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Higala

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251 people in our graph share verified history with the Higala team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Celine Xiaounlockedknows Vice Catudio · together at National University of Singapore (overlapped)
×9knows the team · via Harvard Business School
×2knows the team · via National University of Singapore

Higala is a digital financial infrastructure provider that helps microfinance institutions, rural banks, and thrift banks offer connected banking services such as digital payments, loans, and deposits through an all-in-one platform built on the open-source Mojaloop system. It also works with regulators, central banks, and payment operators to design and deploy low-cost Instant Payment Systems and Real-Time Payment solutions.

FintechSaaS

Founders & leadership

VCVice Catudio
Vice CatudioinPresident2024–2025Vice Catudio has over 25 years of experience in financial services, payments, and digital transformation across strategy, product development, and leadership roles, including nearly two decades in management and nine years in financial services consulting. He previously led a fintech startup as CEO and co-founded a technology startup.

Investors · 5

1982 VenturesSingapore · $1.2M – $8.5M
TENCO CapitalreportedMandaluyong City · $1.2M – $5.5M

Also in the syndicate · 3

Chemonics InternationalKadan CapitalTalino Venture Studios

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

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

In the news

Higala Secures US$4 Million Dollars Seed Funding to Digitise Rural Banksfintechnews.ph · Nov 2025Philippines-based payments and core banking startup Higala raises $4 million seed roundfinextra.com · Nov 2025Higala raises seed funding to reduce the cost of rural lending in the Philippines - ImpactAlphaimpactalpha.com · Mar 2025Higala Secures USD $2.8M in Funding to Strengthen Instant Payment Systemfintechnews.ph · Mar 2025Instant payment startup Higala expands seed funding to $2.8M | GMA News Onlinegmanetwork.com · Mar 2025Higala Raises Seed Fundingfinsmes.com · Apr 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Higala do?
Higala is a digital financial infrastructure provider that helps microfinance institutions, rural banks, and thrift banks offer connected banking services such as digital payments, loans, and deposits through an all-in-one platform built on the open-source Mojaloop system. It also works with regulators, central banks, and payment operators to design and deploy low-cost Instant Payment Systems and Real-Time Payment solutions.
Who are Higala's investors?
Higala's investors include 1982 Ventures, TENCO Capital.