Flutterwave

Flutterwave is one of Africa’s leading financial technology companies, founded in 2016 by Olugbenga Agboola and Iyinoluwa Aboyeji in Nigeria. The company provides seamless payment solutions, enabling businesses to send and receive payments across Africa and globally. Its mission is to simplify payment processes for companies of all sizes, allowing them to focus on growth rather than the challenges of payment infrastructure.

Flutterwave’s flagship product is its API, which allows merchants to integrate various payment methods, including cards, bank transfers, mobile money, and more, into their platforms. The company also offers consumer-facing products such as Barter, a payment app that allows users to create virtual cards for online shopping.

The fintech unicorn has made waves with its partnerships, including collaborations with PayPal, Visa, and global e-commerce platforms. By 2021, Flutterwave had processed over $16 billion in transactions across 34 countries. It has also raised significant funding, including a $250 million Series D round, pushing its valuation above $3 billion. The company continues to innovate by focusing on cross-border payments, helping businesses scale in Africa’s fragmented markets.