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Alegra, a leading technology company in Latin America seeks to be the accounting software of the African SMEs

The company is part of the Endeavor high-impact entrepreneurship network and has more than 365 thousand registered users across 3 continents.

Aspects that the 21st century accountant should be aware of

The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) published a roadmap to transform small and medium-sized accounting practices of companies.

5 features of a good Accounting Software for SMEs and entrepreneurs

According to the Gedeth Network, Africa currently represents 4% of the world's wealth and forecasts estimate a rise to 7% in 2030 and up to 12% in 2050.

During hard economic times, Fintech can save African SMEs

The International Finance Corporation has estimated that African Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) face a financial annual gap of more than $136 billion.

Alegra, the first startup to obtain financing through crowdfunding from the Colombian Stock Exchange

The Colombian fintech raised 66 thousand dollars ($250 million Colombian pesos), through a crowdfunding project of the Stock Exchange, from 147 investors in 58 days.

ABOUT ALEGRA

Launched in 2013 by Jorge Soto and Santiago Villegas, Alegra has become a success case of entrepreneurship for being the accounting software most used by SMEs in Latin America. Also, in 2020 Alegra joined Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa continuing with it global expansion with own financial resources.

About Alegra

Founded by Jorge Soto and Santiago Villegas, Alegra is a cloud-based invoicing, accounting and administrative management software that helps small businesses grow organized. By the second half of 2020, Alegra has more than 365 thousand registered users and the key of its success comes from its versions which compliant with localized government regulations of 13 countries: USA, Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Spain, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and the Dominican Republic.

Alegra allows the entrepreneur and small businessman to access their business information from any device with an internet connection, gaining time and peace of mind.

For more information visit https://www.alegra.com/en