Monthly RoundUp -July 2025

Building Bridges, Unlocking Opportunities

As summer rolls on, so does the momentum at Chapter54. From London to Lagos, from digital insurance to dynamic pricing — this month saw vibrant exchanges, strategic insights, and exciting product evolutions. Here’s a look at what’s been keeping us busy:

🇬🇧 London Calling: An Evening with Chapter54
We kicked off the month in London with a special dinner gathering, bringing together founders, operators, and friends of Chapter54. With insights from Federico Travella, Mike Butcher, and our own Vincent Previ, the evening offered candid exchanges on what it really takes to scale into Africa. Meaningful conversations and new connections made it a night to remember.

📱 Deep Dive: Mobile Money & the Future of Insurtech in Africa
Our latest content deep dive explores how Africa’s $1.1 trillion mobile money boom is reshaping the insurance landscape. With over 40 million active subscribers using mobile insurance services, new models are emerging that offer real promise for European insurtechs. Whether insurer-led, TSP-led or MMP-led, the message is clear: partnership is key.
👉 Read the full piece here.

🇳🇬 Strengthening Ties with Nigeria’s Tech Leaders
We were honored to welcome a delegation of Nigerian tech professionals to Partech’s Paris office, in collaboration with NITDA (Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency). The visit fostered in-depth discussions on investment, innovation, and the role of Chapter54 as a connector between the African and European tech scenes. A big thank you to Victoria Fabunmi and all our guests for the enriching exchange.

🏨 Hotelnet Steps Up with AI-Driven Tools
Hotelnet, a Chapter54-accelerated TravelTech from Italy, is expanding its capabilities with a newly enhanced Central Reservation System. The upgrade features daily AI-powered pricing suggestions and embedded smart decision tools — enabling African hospitality players to manage revenue more effectively in real time. A great example of European tech meeting local needs.

As always, we’re here to support European scaleups navigating their journey into African markets. If you’re ready to explore, expand, or exchange ideas — let’s connect.