Furahafinancial
Kampala, UG · Founded 2023 · 27 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
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Furaha (Furaha Finserve Uganda Limited) is a fintech company operating a software-based intermediary platform that connects underserved borrowers — the "missing middle" — with financing for education, power/electricity, and business needs across Africa. Founded in 2023, it acts as an intermediary and does not directly provide loans or operate as a payment service provider.
Founders & leadership
Furahafinancial was founded in 2023 by Ian Fernandes and Yustus.
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Ian FernandesinCo-FounderIan Fernandes is co-founder and co-CEO of Furaha, a fintech intermediary platform connecting borrowers with financing for education, power, and business needs across Africa. He has held senior executive positions in financial services across emerging markets in Sub-Saharan Africa, India, and South Asia, and studied at INSEAD and Stanford Graduate School of Business.
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YustusCo-founder
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DennisCEO
Investors · 1
Frequently asked questions
- What does Furahafinancial do?
- Furaha (Furaha Finserve Uganda Limited) is a fintech company operating a software-based intermediary platform that connects underserved borrowers — the "missing middle" — with financing for education, power/electricity, and business needs across Africa. Founded in 2023, it acts as an intermediary and does not directly provide loans or operate as a payment service provider.
- Who founded Furahafinancial?
- Furahafinancial was founded by Ian Fernandes, Yustus in 2023.
- Who are Furahafinancial's investors?
- Furahafinancial's investors include SC Ventures.
- Where is Furahafinancial headquartered?
- Furahafinancial is headquartered in Kampala, UG.