Henri Zietsman (@henrizietsman) 's Twitter Profile
Henri Zietsman

@henrizietsman

Africa is my passion and Start Up's is our future. Everything here is my own experience! My opinions here are private!

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Henri Zietsman (@henrizietsman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📣 #Financial Services Industry Day by Amazon Web Services #Startups hosted on 21 February at the new Amazon Web Services (AWS) & Amazon HQ in South Africa 🇿🇦 Cape Town ( in person & virtual) RSVP here aws.amazon.com/startups/event… #Fintech, #Insuretech #Builders #Founders 🚀 Ozow & Crossfin Technology Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Ian Khonje ™ (@ian_khonje_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Spent the last week in Capetown, South Africa 🇿🇦 First Highlight? Touring the New Amazon Africa headquarters led by Henri Zietsman. Amazing contribution to the African ecosystem👏🏾

Spent the last week in Capetown, South Africa 🇿🇦 First Highlight? Touring the New <a href="/amazon/">Amazon</a> Africa headquarters led by <a href="/HenriZietsman/">Henri Zietsman</a>. Amazing contribution to the African ecosystem👏🏾
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#Opportunity #Africatech #Founders AfricArena Johannesburg is for #Deeptech, #SaaS and #Fintech in order to meet #Investors at 22OnSloane on 26 March! #GetFunded! AWS Startups look forward meet everyone! africarena.com/the-tour-2025

#Opportunity #Africatech #Founders <a href="/AFRICARENA/">AfricArena</a> Johannesburg is for #Deeptech, #SaaS and #Fintech in order to meet #Investors at <a href="/GEN22OnSloane/">22OnSloane</a> on 26 March! #GetFunded! <a href="/AWSstartups/">AWS Startups</a> look forward meet everyone! africarena.com/the-tour-2025
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#Opportunity for #founders in #Fintech, #Logistics / #Mobility to join @aws in Unicorn 🦄 City 🇳🇬 Lagos #Nigeria, #getfunded, meet investors! Date 📅 30 April with Amazon Web Servicesstartups & AfricArena RSVP here 🚀 africarena.com/the-tour/lagos…

#Opportunity for #founders in #Fintech, #Logistics / #Mobility to join @aws in Unicorn 🦄 City 🇳🇬 Lagos #Nigeria, #getfunded, meet investors! Date 📅 30 April with <a href="/AWS/">Amazon Web Services</a>startups &amp; <a href="/AFRICARENA/">AfricArena</a> RSVP here 🚀 africarena.com/the-tour/lagos…
Disrupt Africa (@disruptafrica) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Get your hands on the latest edition of the African Tech Startups Funding Report now! FREE download! disruptafrica.gumroad.com/l/vmojb

Africa Tech Summit - London, June 6, 2025 (@africatechsmt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📺 #ATSNBO panel session on Building for Africa’s Diverse Markets: The Role of #CrossBorder Payments in #Scaling with insights and views from Tobi OtokitiRaenest Wole Ayodele Fincra Henri ZietsmanAmazon Web Services , Caroline Hane-Weijman – Paystack and moderated by Beverly

Association of Startup & SMEs Enablers of Kenya (@asseknews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ASSEK is delighted to be an Ecosystem Partner for the 2025 AfricArena Johannesburg #Fintech, Deep Tech & Enterprise Summit on March 26, 2025, 22 on Sloane in Bryanston, Johannesburg, will host the opening event of the AfricArena Tour 2025. Get your ticket tinyurl.com/AfricaRena2025

ASSEK is delighted to be an Ecosystem Partner for the 2025 <a href="/AFRICARENA/">AfricArena</a> Johannesburg #Fintech, Deep Tech &amp; Enterprise Summit on March 26, 2025, 22 on Sloane in Bryanston, Johannesburg, will host the opening event of the AfricArena Tour 2025. Get your ticket tinyurl.com/AfricaRena2025
Grindstone (@grindstonexl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The State of #TechinAfrica panel is up! It's clear that #funding slowed down significantly in 2024 in #Africa. But, this provides us with an opportunity for #growth in 2025, and early movements this year have already suggested the funding landscape might be changing.

The State of #TechinAfrica panel is up!

It's clear that #funding slowed down significantly in 2024 in #Africa. But, this provides us with an opportunity for #growth in 2025, and early movements this year have already suggested the funding landscape might be changing.
Thinkroom Consulting (@thinkroomsme) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We’re listening to Thabelo Ratshihule’s keynote on ‘the future of innovation and why it matters’ at the #AfricArena Jozi Summit. #Innovation isn’t just about flashy new tech—it’s about transforming lives, driving economic #growth, and creating #SustainableSolutions. #SME

We’re listening to Thabelo Ratshihule’s keynote on ‘the future of innovation and why it matters’ at the #AfricArena Jozi Summit.

#Innovation isn’t just about flashy new tech—it’s about transforming lives, driving economic #growth, and creating #SustainableSolutions. 

#SME
Grindstone (@grindstonexl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The 'how blockchain & stablecoins are changing cross-border payments' panel discussion is live. Startups are breaking barriers & building bridges to make cross-border financial services more accessible & efficient. #Fintech is empowering communities and driving #economicgrowth.

The 'how blockchain &amp; stablecoins are changing cross-border payments' panel discussion is live.

Startups are breaking barriers &amp; building bridges to make cross-border financial services more accessible &amp; efficient. #Fintech is empowering communities and driving #economicgrowth.
Altvest Capital (@capitalaltvest) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our Head of Strategy and Special Projects, Nicolas Mugisha, is representing Altvest Capital as a pitch judge at the AfricaArena Johannesburg Investment Summit 2025. This premier event brings together Africa’s leading startups, investors, and innovators — and we’re proud to be

Our Head of Strategy and Special Projects, Nicolas Mugisha, is representing Altvest Capital as a pitch judge at the AfricaArena Johannesburg Investment Summit 2025.

This premier event brings together Africa’s leading startups, investors, and innovators — and we’re proud to be
Grindstone (@grindstonexl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Say hello to Cure Root , a #startup we met yesterday at AfricArena's Jozi Summit. Cureroot is pioneering #African plant-based, data-driven solutions that address chronic illnesses and improve quality of life, while using #AI. Visit cure-root.com.

Say hello to <a href="/CureRoot/">Cure Root</a> , a #startup we met yesterday at <a href="/AFRICARENA/">AfricArena</a>'s Jozi Summit. 

Cureroot is pioneering #African plant-based, data-driven solutions that address chronic illnesses and improve quality of life, while using #AI. Visit cure-root.com.
Grindstone (@grindstonexl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Meet Fabe DX, a #startup empowering #SMEs to unlock the power of #AI without hassles or high costs. They’re making AI adoption simple, affordable, and accessible by guiding SMEs through every step of the #transformation journey. Check them out: fabedx.ai

Meet Fabe DX, a #startup empowering #SMEs to unlock the power of #AI without hassles or high costs. They’re making AI adoption simple, affordable, and accessible by guiding SMEs through every step of the #transformation journey. 

Check them out: fabedx.ai
AfricArena (@africarena) 's Twitter Profile Photo

SOTIA Keynote: Breega x Melvyn Lubega 🚀 Global challenges meet African resilience. Despite high interest rates & VC downturn, our ecosystem adapts: - 25% decline in funded deals - Fintech dominates 60% of VC funding - Rising venture debt & early-stage innovation #TechSummit

SOTIA Keynote: <a href="/BreegaVC/">Breega</a> x <a href="/MelvynLubega/">Melvyn Lubega</a> 🚀 
Global challenges meet African resilience. Despite high interest rates &amp; VC downturn, our ecosystem adapts: 
- 25% decline in funded deals
- Fintech dominates 60% of VC funding
- Rising venture debt &amp; early-stage innovation
#TechSummit
AfricArena (@africarena) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Wisani Hlangwane of Funti3r wins Best SaaS Startup at AfricArena Johannesburg! Securing AWS credits & advancing to Grand Summit. Aiming to dominate African tech and go global. Huge congrats! 🏆🚀 #AfricanTechInnovation

Wisani Hlangwane of Funti3r wins Best SaaS Startup at AfricArena Johannesburg! Securing AWS credits &amp; advancing to Grand Summit. Aiming to dominate African tech and go global. Huge congrats! 🏆🚀 #AfricanTechInnovation
Disrupt Africa (@disruptafrica) 's Twitter Profile Photo

SA fintech startup Trade Shield raises $820k funding from FNB’s Vumela Enterprise Development Fund disruptafrica.com/2025/03/27/sa-…

Henri Zietsman (@henrizietsman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

20 September ⁦Amazon Web Services⁩ community day at Amazon HQ! free and for the #builders on #aws! Join ⁦Hennie Francis⁩ #devops and #security with ⁦AWS Startups⁩ in celebrations on innovations! By the Builders for the Builders! Join us linkedin.com/posts/awscommz…

ABAN Angels (@abanangels) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As we gear up for this year's Africa Early Stage Investor Summit, we will be sharing powerful insights and stories from across the continent, all aligned with this year’s theme: Africa, Built to Last. Stay tuned for what’s next at #AESIS2025!

As we gear up for this year's <a href="/AESIS_summit/">Africa Early Stage Investor Summit</a>, we will be sharing powerful insights and stories from across the continent, all aligned with this year’s theme: Africa, Built to Last.

Stay tuned for what’s next at #AESIS2025!
Oo Nwoye (@oothenigerian) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What Kabiyesi 👑 and RPC have achieved with LemFi is amazing. However the acquisition announced yesterday takes it up a notch. Not only did a Nigerian founded company acquire Pillar - a well funded UK company (raised $15M+) they've gone ahead and integrated

What <a href="/ridwan_olalere/">Kabiyesi 👑</a> and <a href="/CochranRian/">RPC</a> have achieved with <a href="/UseLemfi/">LemFi</a> is amazing. However the acquisition announced yesterday takes it up a notch.

Not only did a Nigerian founded company acquire Pillar - a well funded UK company (raised $15M+) they've gone ahead and integrated