Optasia
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We deliver Optasia, the AI Platform enabling financial access for the next billion customers. We are changing the world our way.
United Arab Emirates
Joined July 2016
A new chapter has begun. 🚀 Today we celebrated our first day trading on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. A moment that represents Optasia’s innovation, growth & shared belief in our mission of inclusive finance. #OptasiaIPO #AIPoweredFintech
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Today marks a historic moment for Optasia! Our first day of trading on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. This milestone reflects the confidence of our investors and partners, and our shared vision to shape the future of inclusive finance. #OptasiaIPO #AIPoweredFintech
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Optasia has successfully priced its Initial Public Offering at R19.00 per share, implying a market cap of R23.5 billion. We look forward to our official listing on the JSE next week, taking the company to the next phase of its growth. More: https://t.co/8UHwsIVwBs
#OptasiaIPO
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“The Future of African Fintech” was a great panel session at the FT Africa Summit. Optasia’s Founder, Bassim Haidar, joined fellow leaders, exchanging insightful ideas on how technology and partnerships can accelerate financial inclusion across Africa.
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We are pleased to announce the publication of the Price Range and the Pre-Listing Statement for our upcoming IPO on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Read more here: https://t.co/8UHwsIW4r0
#OptasiaIPO #AIPoweredFintech #FinancialInclusion
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Behind every market we serve are communities and individuals gaining new opportunities through financial access. From Africa to Asia, the Middle East to Europe, Optasia has a total accessible base of 860mm+ people. Global scale, local execution, 1 mission: financial inclusion.
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Behind every number is a story. Built fully in-house, our AI platform is secure, scalable, and designed to learn and improve with every interaction to enable smarter credit decisioning. Optasia is enabling financial empowerment for a more inclusive world. #AIPoweredFintech
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An exciting new chapter begins: Optasia announces its Intention to Float As we take this next step, our focus remains clear: enabling financial empowerment for a more inclusive world. Discover how Optasia is scaling impact, innovation, and inclusion: https://t.co/8UHwsIW4r0
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South Africa’s fintech journey is a testament to what happens when innovation meets opportunity. #fintech #africa #southafrica #financialservices #finance #innovation
https://t.co/uJWJev29sr
finasa.org.za
We are observing an extraordinary rise in innovation, investment, and adoption that is transforming the financial sector. Why is this occurring? What factors contribute to South Africa's fertile...
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"The basics of financial services don’t change. What we will need tomorrow is another way to do it that is automated and intelligent, trusted and relatable." #financialservices #finance #banking #technology
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#Africa’s #fintech industry is entering a formative and promising phase, driven by demographic shifts, demand for inclusive finance, mobile technology adoption, and innovative business models. #financialservices #finance #financialinclusion
https://t.co/vyQb0opTp5
africa.com
New BCG and QED report reveals the fintech industry’s strongest fundamentals to date—poised for its next wave of disruption through breakthrough technologies,
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Fintech innovations—particularly AI-driven tools and data-sharing mechanisms—are accelerating lending processes and enhancing efficiency for both borrowers and lenders. #fintech #financialservices #finance #AI #artificialintelliegence
https://t.co/RIjoQYdxyb
itbrief.com.au
Fintech and AI are revolutionising lending, enabling faster approvals and boosting efficiency for businesses and lenders with smarter data sharing tools.
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#HappeningNow
#Optasia is attending the first ever #VoxxedDaysCrete event! We are so excited to be part of such a talented & tech-savvy community and we cannot wait to meet you all! Don’t forget to stop by our booth today & tomorrow where our team is waiting to speak with you!
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This is how fintech in Africa is evolving from simple mobile payments to a more diversified, regulated and tech-driven financial ecosystem. #fintech #financialservices #mobilemoney #africa
https://t.co/Oyym83oSly
connectingafrica.com
Connecting Africa has compiled a list of five fintech trends that local startups are using to address challenges faced by consumers on the continent.
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How Africa became the mobile money’s centre of gravity? #mobilemoney #financialservices #financialinclusion #africa
https://t.co/2kmFxUX8QT
gsma.com
The team behind the GSMA State of the Industry Report ran the figures through a geographic information system calculator to determine a weighted midpoint for the countries with a service by year. All...
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Adoption of mobile money services in Africa are reshaping the way financial services are used. #mobilemoney #financialservices #fintech #financialinclusion #africa
https://t.co/fyI1yXbuvZ
theafricareport.com
Africa is the world leader in mobile money, with 44% of adults on the continent holding a mobile-money account. This expansion is encouraging formal saving and reshaping how financial services are...
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"The overall market is still underpenetrated by fintechs in the #MiddleEast and #Africa, but the demand is there" (Source: Fintech's Next Chapter: Scaled Winners and Emerging Disruptors, Boston Consulting Group + QED Investors) #fintech #financialservices #africa #middleeast
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African fintech is entering a phase of rapid, tech-enabled growth—spurred by mobile adoption, digital innovation, and a deep unmet need for accessible financial services. #africa #fintech #financialservices #AI #artificialintelligence
https://t.co/5Uws53w5L7
financefeeds.com
The African fintech sector is gaining traction as rising demand for digital financial services, increased mobile adoption, and innovative technology converge
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Food for thought! AI is not an add-on, it is the next generation architecture after cloud and mobile. #AI #artificialintelligence #fintech #financialservices
https://t.co/hUEcqIvymj
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It's crucial to understand more about people’s financial health and identify the barriers they face to improving it (Source: The Global Findex Database 2025, World Bank Group). #financialinclusion #financialservices #financialhealth #emergingmarkets
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