Where finance meets technology
Every year, the International Forum on Intermediation, Digital and Innovation brings together financial institutions, entrepreneurs, fintechs, telecom operators, insurers and SMEs to build the continent’s economic future together.
FONI
Africa is full of talent, builders and innovators. Yet too often these businesses struggle to find the financing and strategic partners they need. On the other side, investors and financial institutions are looking for solid opportunities to invest in.
FONI creates the ecosystem where the right people meet at the right time, where solutions emerge from discussion and where everyone leaves with concrete contacts, ideas and partnerships.
Since 2022, FONI has proven itself: 4 editions — Lomé (2022, 2023, 2024) and Cotonou (2025) — over 4,000 participants in total, many partnerships and easier access to finance for dozens of businesses.
“African SMEs account for over 90% of the formal economy and 80% of recorded jobs, yet they remain overlooked by the traditional financial ecosystem. FONI’s mission is to break this paradox. Together, let us finance the Africa of today and tomorrow.”
AFRIK FINANCES
A regional financial institution specialising in intermediation in banking and financial operations, licensed by the monetary authorities. AFRIK FINANCES operates in five countries — Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Togo, Guinea and Mauritius — where its subsidiaries are regulated, and plans to expand to ten countries within five years.
Our ambition: to be the leader in intermediation in Africa.
Business lines
- Centralised receivables management and collection
- Credit brokerage and fundraising
- Brand representation and distribution of financial services
- Advisory and technical assistance
- Training and capacity building
- International Forum on Intermediation, Digital and Innovation (FONI)
- SME support
- Financial education and empowerment programmes