Mauritius, 16 September 2025: Equitable Ventures is proud to announce the launch of Pulse of Fintech 2025, an exclusive gathering bringing together fintech founders, corporate leaders, investors, and institutional stakeholders to shape the future of financial innovation across Africa. The half-day event will be held from 9am to 1pm on 24 September 2025, at the Pod Building, Vivea Business Park, Saint-Pierre, Mauritius.
Designed as a working session rather than a showcase, Pulse of Fintech convenes high-caliber panelists and thought leaders to explore two critical themes: how scalable fintech–corporate collaborations unlock new revenue and how fintech innovations are seeding deep markets, generating exponential growth and returns. With a curated audience of decision-makers, the event aims to foster partnerships that drive both inclusion and competitiveness.
Panelists hail from Ivory Coast, South Africa and Kenya and include Paul Edwards (VantagePay), Anton Grutzmacher (Omnisient), Ashley Gauzere (HUB2), and Wesley Billett (Happy Pay), Hilda Moraa (Pezesha), giving the audience a chance to hear insights from leaders whose companies are at the forefront of transforming payments, data, and access to financial services across the continent.
Equitable Ventures extends a special thanks to its sponsors, whose support makes this initiative possible: Ascent Group, blink by Emtel, TGH Holdings, Constance Group, and ER Group. Their commitment reflects the growing recognition that fintech is a key lever for both economic growth and financial inclusion.
“Collaboration between fintechs, corporates, and investors is the engine that drives both innovation and measurable returns. With Pulse of Fintech, we are creating a platform where these partnerships can take root and scale; turning opportunities into long-term value for all stakeholders,” said Fabrice Boullé, Managing Partner at Equitable Ventures.
Zayd Soopun, Managing Director, Ascent Group, said: “Fintech is reshaping access to finance across Africa, and ASCENT has been closely connected to this transformation as a strategic partner. Supporting Pulse of Fintech reflects our conviction that Mauritius can be a hub where cutting-edge fintech solutions connect with capital and corporates. We are committed to backing initiatives that create sustainable growth, deliver measurable impact, and build the next generation of African financial champions.”
Atul Bhatia, Chief Fintech Officer, Emtel, commented: “At blink by Emtel, we are strongly supportive of developing the innovative ecosystem of Mauritius through the structuring of scalable fintech, regulatory and corporate collaborations. We believe that the Pulse of Fintech event offers a timely opportunity to explore the secrets of success, through real world examples from Mauritius and the wider African continent, and how greater alignment of business cultures can be fostered to encourage progress. We are looking forward to engaging in these insightful debates.”
Renaud Lagesse, Investor, TGH Holdings Ltd added: “TGH Holdings Ltd is an active supporter of entrepreneurship, venture capital, and innovation in Mauritius. By partnering with Pulse of Fintech, we are reaffirming our conviction that collaboration between entrepreneurs, investors, and institutions is essential to accelerate the growth of the VC ecosystem. Pulse of Fintech creates the right platform to showcase bold ideas, forge impactful partnerships, and position Mauritius as a leader in driving fintech innovation across the region.”
With African fintech revenues projected to exceed $230 billion in 2025 [McKinsey] and mobile money already contributing $190 billion to GDP [GSMA], the timing could not be more critical. Pulse of Fintech 2025 is set to become a landmark forum for those serious about scaling impact, partnerships, and investment returns.
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About Equitable Ventures:
Founded in 2020 as a boutique Venture Capital firm, we provide a distinct opportunity to support the most promising early-stage fintech startups in Africa, yielding both investment returns and impact.
The high-caliber entrepreneurs we partner with are solving real world problems at scale; capitalising on conducive macro trends, established digital infrastructures and maturing tech ecosystems.
