Funding roundPre-seed
Black Swan Pre-seed
Black Swan raised $50K in a Pre-seed led by Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST). It was announced on 4 December 2025.
- Amount raised
- $50K
- USD
- Announced
- 10 months ago
- Investors
- 1
- 1 lead
Investors in Black Swan's Pre-seed1
Lead
About this round
According to a statement released on Tuesday and cited by Technext, this year’s event centred on fintech companies delivering transformative solutions that expand financial inclusion. Ten finalists competed at the finale, each presenting practical, growth-ready products addressing real issues in payments, credit access, insurance, and trade finance. By securing first place, Black Swan earned a $50,000 equity investment, inclusion in the MEST Portfolio, and the chance to collaborate with Absa business units to pilot commercial solutions across the continent.
Sources for this round2
Frequently asked about Black Swan's Pre-seed
- How much did Black Swan raise in its Pre-seed?
- $50K, announced on 4 December 2025.
- Who led Black Swan's Pre-seed?
- Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) led the round.
- Who invested in Black Swan's Pre-seed?
- 1 investor is named for this round: Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) (lead).
