He said he got the idea for Yoco after encountering payments processor Square Inc at a “hole in the wall” barbecue restaurant in the United States. South African fintech firm Smart has secured $ 16 m funding for its card reader and app that enables users to turn their cards into smart ##phones . The start - up says it plans to use the finance to expand its network of small business partners , fuel product development and bring in fresh talent .
South African fintech firm Smart has secured $ 16 m funding for its card reader and app that enables users to turn their cards into smart ##phones . The start - up says it plans to use the finance to expand its network of small business partners , fuel product development and bring in fresh talent .