Flutterwave, a US-based financial technology (fintech) firm active in 34 African countries, recently raised USD 250 million in a Series D equity round, giving it a valuation of USD 3 billion. The funding round was led by US-based investment firm B Capital Group, with three other US-based investors also buying into the company for the first time: Alta Park Capital, Lux Capital and Whale Rock Capital. Other participants in the round were previous investors in the firm,