Moneco was founded by Shams Radjabaly, Bilal Dahlab, Kuassi Jimmy Kumako in 2022.

Who are Moneco's investors?

Moneco's investors include Ajim Capital, Digital Africa, Kima Ventures, Reflect Ventures, Y Combinator, Peterson Venture Partners.

Where is Moneco headquartered?

Moneco is headquartered in Paris, FR.

Moneco

YC S22

Paris, FR · Founded 2022 · 15 employees · 6 known investors

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Moneco is a financial app providing international accounts and payment services for Africans, enabling transactions, international money transfers, and card payments. The platform serves entrepreneurs, freelancers, content creators, and travelers across multiple sectors.

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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S22)

Moneco was founded in 2022 by Shams Radjabaly, Bilal Dahlab, and Kuassi Jimmy Kumako.

Shams Radjabaly Co-FounderShams Radjabaly has worked in financial markets and management consulting. He has lived and worked across Madagascar, France, Singapore, the US, and Morocco, bringing cross-cultural experience to building financial products for the African diaspora.

Bilal Dahlab Co-FounderBilal Dahlab has worked in strategic consulting, finance, energy, and blockchain. He is building Moneco to provide financial services to African communities in Europe and Africa.

Kuassi Jimmy Kumako Co-FounderJimmy Kumako grew up in West Africa and has worked at fintech startups including Paystack, co-founded CoinAfrique, and worked with the International Finance Corporation. He is now focused on developing products addressing challenges in African communities.

Investors · 6

Ajim Capitallisted by Ajim Capital$250K – $500Kvia Eunice Ajim · inferred

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Digital Africalisted by Digital Africa

Kima Ventureslisted by Kima VenturesParis · $50K – $5M

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Reflect Ventureslisted by Reflect VenturesMenlo Park

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Peterson Venture PartnersreportedSalt Lake City · $5M – $25M

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Frequently asked questions

What does Moneco do?: Moneco is a financial app providing international accounts and payment services for Africans, enabling transactions, international money transfers, and card payments. The platform serves entrepreneurs, freelancers, content creators, and travelers across multiple sectors.
Who founded Moneco?: Moneco was founded by Shams Radjabaly, Bilal Dahlab, Kuassi Jimmy Kumako in 2022.
Who are Moneco's investors?: Moneco's investors include Ajim Capital, Digital Africa, Kima Ventures, Reflect Ventures, Y Combinator, Peterson Venture Partners.
Where is Moneco headquartered?: Moneco is headquartered in Paris, FR.