Chari
YC S21Casablanca, MA Β· Founded 2020 Β· 100 employees Β· 3 known investors
Chari is a fintech app available in Morocco that provides mobile money services including phone recharges, bill payments, peer-to-peer transfers, and Visa card issuance. The platform serves both consumers and merchants, offering wallet functionality, bill payment services, and point-of-sale solutions.
Also known as Chari Co.
Founders & leadershipΒ· Y Combinator alumni (S21)
Chari was founded in 2020 by Ismael Belkhayat and Sophia Alj.
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Ismael BelkhayatinπFounderIsmael Belkhayat studied in Paris, London, Madrid, and Ithaca before working as a consultant at Boston Consulting Group for three years. He later relocated to Casablanca to pursue technology entrepreneurship.
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Investors Β· 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountseries AOct 2025Source β
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Chari do?
- Chari is a fintech app available in Morocco that provides mobile money services including phone recharges, bill payments, peer-to-peer transfers, and Visa card issuance. The platform serves both consumers and merchants, offering wallet functionality, bill payment services, and point-of-sale solutions.
- Who founded Chari?
- Chari was founded by Ismael Belkhayat, Sophia Alj in 2020.
- Who are Chari's investors?
- Chari's investors include Reflect Ventures, VKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures), Y Combinator.
- Where is Chari headquartered?
- Chari is headquartered in Casablanca, MA.