Cross Border Payment Startups in Africa

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Cross-border payment market in West Africa is heating up, with Thunes and Cleva making waves. Local business leaders are excited about the potential for faster, cheaper, and more convenient payments. However, challenges remain, including regulatory barriers and infrastructure limitations. Key players are collaborating with banks and mobile money providers to overcome these hurdles and drive adoption.

Cummulative Funding

$203.5M+

Total # of Companies

2

Total Deal Count

6

Total M&A Count

0

Total # of Investors

21

List of Cross Border Payment startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

Thunes is a B2B company that powers payments for the world’s fastest-growing businesses.

Series C

$ 202,000,000

2016

2.

Cleva is a Nigerian USD banking platform for emerging markets, starting with Africa.

Pre-seed

$ 1,500,000

2023

Thunes

Founded

2016

Overview

Thunes is a B2B company that powers payments for the world’s fastest-growing businesses.

Last round

Series C

Total raised

$ 202,000,000

Employee

201-500

Cleva

Founded

2023

Overview

Cleva is a Nigerian USD banking platform for emerging markets, starting with Africa.

Last round

Pre-seed

Total raised

$ 1,500,000

Employee

11-50

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