Between 2012 and 2015, the financial sector made up just 22.06% of private capital deal volume in the region. Fast forward to 2020–2024 H1, and that share has nearly tripled to 61.76%. This shift signals growing investor confidence in the region's financial infrastructure and fintech ecosystem. From microfinance platforms to digital banking services, financial innovation is not only attracting more capital, but it’s also driving the narrative of regional transformation.