Esca
Techstars '23Killucan, IE · Founded 2023 · 23 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
Esca operates a cross-border payments and treasury platform that lets businesses open named local and foreign currency accounts without incorporating in each jurisdiction, and convert between fiat currencies and USD-pegged stablecoins like USDC and USDT. It targets companies operating in emerging markets, particularly Africa, offering FX, yield on balances, and a developer API for payouts and account management.
Founders & leadership
Esca was founded in 2023 by Shalom Osiadi.
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Shalom OsiadiinFounderFounder of Esca, a cross-border payments and treasury platform that enables businesses in emerging markets to hold multiple currencies and access stablecoin conversion services.
Investors · 1
Competitors · 3
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Esca do?
- Esca operates a cross-border payments and treasury platform that lets businesses open named local and foreign currency accounts without incorporating in each jurisdiction, and convert between fiat currencies and USD-pegged stablecoins like USDC and USDT. It targets companies operating in emerging markets, particularly Africa, offering FX, yield on balances, and a developer API for payouts and account management.
- Who founded Esca?
- Esca was founded by Shalom Osiadi in 2023.
- Who are Esca's investors?
- Esca's investors include Techstars.
- Where is Esca headquartered?
- Esca is headquartered in Killucan, IE.

