Flutterwave hosted a private digital economy roundtable in partnership with Invest Africa on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., bringing together global investors, policymakers, and technology leaders to assess investment opportunities and infrastructure gaps across Africa’s digital landscape.
The session, moderated by Shannon Stround, featured key stakeholders including Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, who highlighted Nigeria’s improving investment climate, alongside executives from major institutions such as Afreximbank, Bank of America, and Citibank. Discussions focused on scaling digital infrastructure, harmonising fintech regulations, and unlocking capital to drive growth across the continent.
Flutterwave’s leadership team emphasised the company’s vision of building a “payments superhighway” to connect Africa’s fragmented financial systems. According to Bankole Falade, the firm’s long term goal is to enable seamless cross border transactions, linking African businesses more effectively with global markets while strengthening the continent’s financial ecosystem.
Participants at the roundtable underscored the need for deeper regional integration, improved regulatory frameworks, and stronger talent development to sustain growth. The discussions reflected a broader shift in investor sentiment, with increasing focus on scalable solutions and execution driven models as Africa positions itself as a major hub for digital innovation and investment.