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Living directories and one-shot reports on the platforms, companies and tools shaping software — researched and rated by our product and engineering teams. Directories are refreshed on an annual cycle; each report states its methodology.

Living directories

LIVING DIRECTORY · ANNUALLY REFRESHEDFintech in AfricaThe Heartbeat index of Africa's leading fintech platforms — 101 platforms with expert UI/UX reviews, functionality assessments and Scrums.com ratings. First published 2022 and continuously maintained.101 platformsExpert-reviewedRated /5Open the directory →

Reports

20262026 research cycleNew Heartbeat research is in production for the 2026 cycle. Net-new reports are minted here as they publish.IN PRODUCTION

2025Top 150 Fintech Companies In New York City 2025The 150 most influential fintech platforms in New York City - payments, lending, WealthTech, InsurTech, and RegTech. Company profiles and sector insights.151 companies indexed 2023/2024The Top 100 AI Companies in Africa 2023/2024Africa's 100 most impactful AI companies ranked and profiled — sector breakdowns, key innovations, and insights from across the continent.119 companies indexed

Tools & reference

REFERENCESoftware Development ToolsThe reference directory of the tools engineering teams actually run: IDEs, editors, VCS, collaboration, testing, frameworks, databases and deployment. Expert reviews, use cases and FAQs.56 tools · 8 categories

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