Unlocking Growth Opportunities for FinTech Expansion in Africa

A pioneering UK fintech company successfully established its presence in Madagascar but sought to maximize its growth potential across the broader African region. A key component of their expansion strategy was securing regulatory approvals and financial incentives to support their next phase of growth.

1. Regulatory Compliance & Market Entry
   • The client needed expert guidance to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and secure approvals for operating within key African markets.

1. Grant Application for Regional Expansion
   • To accelerate their expansion across Africa, the client aimed to secure a government-backed grant. This required a compelling proposal aligned with national economic and digital financial inclusion priorities, necessitating deep expertise in policy and regulatory frameworks.

Leveraging OneNode’s expertise in market entry strategies and government relations, we developed a strategic roadmap to empower the client’s expansion ambitions.

1. Regulatory & Market Entry Support
   • Provided end-to-end strategic guidance to ensure compliance with financial regulations in key African markets.
   • Assisted in securing necessary approvals for operational expansion.
   • Aligned the client’s operational framework with Africa’s evolving digital finance landscape to strengthen market positioning.

1. Grant Application Strategy
   • Analyzed African economic development policies to align the grant proposal with government priorities.
   • Provided insights and advisory support to craft a compelling grant application.
   • Although OneNode did not directly draft the proposal, our strategic guidance ensured that the application was shortlisted, pending final approval.

✅ Regulatory Approvals Secured

• The client successfully obtained key regulatory approvals, unlocking a range of incentives to accelerate their fintech growth in Africa.

✅ Grant Application Shortlisted

• Our strategic insights and policy alignment expertise helped the client’s grant application advance to the shortlist for final approval, a critical step in securing funding for Africa-wide expansion.