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Cenoa

Singapore, SG · Founded 2022 · 40 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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Cenoa offers freelancers and solopreneurs who earn globally a free US, European, or UK account to receive international payments and withdraw funds in local currency or as USDC/USDT stablecoins, using blockchain and integrations with Stripe and Lead Bank. The app also provides AI tools for freelancers and optional yield on balances, positioning itself as a lower-cost alternative to platforms like Payoneer.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Fintech

Founders & leadership

Cenoa was founded in 2022 by Seçkin Çağlın, Emre Ertan, Buğra Çakmak, Sırrı Perek, and Sirri Perek.

SÇSeçkin Çağlın
Seçkin ÇağlıninCofounder, Co-CEO
EEEmre Ertan
Emre ErtaninCofounder, Co-CEO
BÇBuğra Çakmak
Buğra ÇakmakinCofounder, Blockchain
SPSırrı Perek
Sırrı PerekinCofounder, Tech LeadHe has extensive experience in iOS development with Objective-C and native mobile applications, as well as JavaScript frameworks including Backbone.js and Sencha Touch, and backend technologies such as Java (Spring, Hibernate) and PHP.
SPSirri Perek
Sirri PerekinCo-FounderHe has experience building iOS applications and web services, with technical expertise spanning multiple programming languages including Objective-C, JavaScript, Java, and PHP.

Investors · 6

Ulu VenturesPalo Alto · $2M
Underscore VCBoston
Acrew CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $15M
Collective SparkreportedIstanbul · $500K – $5M
Human CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $200M
Quiet CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $25M

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$7M disclosed across 1 round · 2023

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Competitors · 5

by search overlap
Wise279 shared keywordsWise is a financial platform offering international money transfers, multi-currency accounts, and debit cards with low fees and competitive exchange rates, serving millions of users globally.
Flexport106 shared keywordsFlexport provides an AI-driven platform for global supply chain management, offering logistics visibility, customs brokerage, and freight optimization for companies shipping goods internationally. The platform integrates machine learning and autonomous decision-making to reduce freight costs and improve on-time performance across ocean, air, truck, and rail shipments.
Easyship104 shared keywordsEasyship provides shipping and logistics solutions for eCommerce stores, enterprise shippers, platforms, and crowdfunding projects, offering discounted multi-carrier shipping rates, label generation, international shipment handling, and fulfillment services.
Freightos103 shared keywordsFreightos is a global freight booking and payment platform that connects carriers, freight forwarders, importers and exporters for air, ocean and trucking freight pricing, booking and shipment management. The company provides digital infrastructure for the logistics industry.
Drip Capital94 shared keywordsDrip provides trade financing and working capital solutions for small and midsize businesses conducting cross-border commerce, using automated underwriting and transaction processing to assess credit and connect borrowers with capital providers and logistics partners.

Companies competing with Cenoa for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

In the news

ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Fierce, Wisor AI, Cenoa & Habittofintechfutures.com · Feb 2023Borderless Super Wallet – Cenoa – Raises Us$7 Million In Seed Funding | Financial ITfinancialit.net · Feb 2023This startup founded by a former Getir CTO enables users to hold stablecoins pegged to the US dollar. Check out the 11-slide pitch deck Cenoa used to raise $7 million.businessinsider.com · Feb 2023Cenoa Raises US$7M in Seed Fundingfinsmes.com · Feb 2023BORDERLESS SUPER WALLET - CENOA - RAISES US$7 MILLION IN SEED FUNDINGprnewswire.com · Feb 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Cenoa do?
Cenoa offers freelancers and solopreneurs who earn globally a free US, European, or UK account to receive international payments and withdraw funds in local currency or as USDC/USDT stablecoins, using blockchain and integrations with Stripe and Lead Bank. The app also provides AI tools for freelancers and optional yield on balances, positioning itself as a lower-cost alternative to platforms like Payoneer.
Who founded Cenoa?
Cenoa was founded by Seçkin Çağlın, Emre Ertan, Buğra Çakmak, Sırrı Perek, Sirri Perek in 2022.
Who are Cenoa's investors?
Cenoa's investors include Ulu Ventures, Underscore VC, Acrew Capital, Collective Spark, Human Capital, Quiet Capital.
How much funding has Cenoa raised?
Cenoa has disclosed $7M raised across 1 round.
Where is Cenoa headquartered?
Cenoa is headquartered in Singapore, SG.