South African fintech company Yoco has announced its first acquisition in four years, acquiring Dyner AI for an undisclosed amount. This marks a return to strategic acquisitions for Yoco after a period of consolidation following leadership changes and a tightened funding environment.
Dyner AI offers an AI-powered operating system specifically designed for restaurants, integrating with POS, accounting, and supplier data to provide real-time insights on inventory, pricing, fraud detection, and profit margins. This acquisition complements Yoco’s existing payment processing solutions by adding valuable analytics capabilities for its merchant customers.
The move signals a new chapter for Yoco under its current CEO, replacing the founder who stepped down in 2025 to focus on new ventures. The company previously acquired Cobi Interactive and Dado before expanding with Nona Digital in 2022.
Meanwhile, Uber is reportedly considering a full takeover of Delivery Hero, potentially reshaping competition in the food delivery sector globally. Several African startups have also been securing funding rounds this week, demonstrating continued investment activity despite macroeconomic headwinds.