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Since 2023, Standard Bank Group has backed 2 African startups across 1 disclosed funding round totaling $55M, most heavily in Kenya and Fintech.
Standard Bank Group Limited is a leading Africa focused financial services organisation headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. According to its official materials, the group has operated for more than 160 years and provides banking and related financial services to individuals, businesses, institutions, and corporations across the African continent and selected international markets. In Africa, Standard Bank Group provides a range of corporate and investment banking products, including lending and debt financing solutions. Based on disclosed transaction data, the group has participated in multiple financing rounds for M-KOPA, a Kenyan fintech company that offers pay as you go smartphones and essential products. These transactions in May 2023 included debt financing rounds and another structured round, and reflect a focus on supporting fintech innovation in Kenya through both debt and other financial instruments. Standard Bank Group positions Africa as its home and states that it is committed to driving the continent’s growth. Through its corporate and investment banking activities, which include partnerships and co financing with other development finance institutions and investors, the group supports businesses that expand access to financial and essential services in African markets.
Data updated · Jul 29, 2026
Standard Bank Group has backed 2 African startups across 1 disclosed funding round tracked on Liners, totaling $55M since 2023.
Mostly Other: 1 of its 1 tracked rounds are at that stage.
Standard Bank Group's tracked rounds are concentrated in Kenya (3), South Africa (1).
Its tracked rounds lean toward Fintech (4).
Standard Bank Group most often shares rounds with Nithio (3 shared deals), British International Investment (3 shared deals), Mirova (2 shared deals).
Standard Bank Group Limited is a leading Africa focused financial services organisation that provides banking and related financial solutions. It is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, and operates across multiple African countries and selected international markets.
According to the disclosed funding records provided, Standard Bank Group has participated in three financing rounds for M-KOPA, a Kenya based fintech company. These rounds in May 2023 included two debt financing transactions and one other type of financing.
