African fintech startups have been invited to apply for the Switzerland-based F10 accelerator, which will provide training and access to networks to 15 startups. F10 is a non-profit organisation that supports and guides startups, together with SIX, PwC Switzerland, Julius Bär, Baloise Group, Generali Group Switzerland, ERI Bancaire and eny Finance. The incubator also offers worldwide collaboration with international financial institutions and works in cooperation with Swiss companies in the finance, insurance and consulting sectors. The latest round of applications is open to all startups in fintech, regtech, and insurtech, and is open until December 15. “2017 has been an exciting year in the world of fintech – looking at the creative tech solutions that we are seeing from our startups, the future is looking even brighter,” said Markus Graf of F10.

Source: The North Africa Journal September 13, 2017 06:33 UTC