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Payd offers a cross-border payments platform for freelancers, agencies, and businesses paying global contractors, providing fast money transfers, multi-currency accounts, and invoicing tools with reduced fees. It focuses on the global workforce, with emphasis on markets in Africa such as Kenya and Nigeria.

Creator EconomyFintechSaaS

Founders & leadership

BWBenaiah Wepundi
Benaiah WepundiFounder & Chief MaverickBenaiah Wepundi founded Payd, a cross-border payments platform that grew to over $3 million in monthly transaction volume and 20,000 monthly active users across 35+ countries, serving freelancers, agencies, and businesses. He has also worked on creator monetization platforms and AI-powered tools across fintech, product strategy, and emerging market growth.
DMDiana Mongina
Diana MonginaDirector of Happiness (COO)Diana Mongina is Director of Happiness (COO) at Payd, a cross-border payments platform serving freelancers and businesses with global contractors. She has background in software engineering and has delivered websites and mobile applications.
JAJapheth Achimba
Japheth AchimbaDirector of Chaos (Growth & CX)Japheth Achimba is Director of Growth & Customer Experience at Payd, a cross-border payments platform serving freelancers and businesses in Africa. He has experience in content management and software development.
VOVincent Omondi
Vincent OmondiLead Architect (CTO)

Investors · 9

Nairobi Business Angel Networklisted by Nairobi Business Angel Network

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1982 VenturesreportedSingapore · $100K – $1M

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AngelSparkreportedDubai

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AntlerreportedSingapore · $125K

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Orbit Startupsreported$75M – $125M

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The Hive Southeast AsiareportedKuala Lumpur · $120K – $1.2M

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Also in the syndicate · 2

Delight CapitalIFS Capitallead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$2.1M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2022–2025

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

Frequently asked questions

What does Payd do?
Payd offers a cross-border payments platform for freelancers, agencies, and businesses paying global contractors, providing fast money transfers, multi-currency accounts, and invoicing tools with reduced fees. It focuses on the global workforce, with emphasis on markets in Africa such as Kenya and Nigeria.
Who founded Payd?
Payd was founded by Benaiah Wepundi.
Who are Payd's investors?
Payd's investors include A2D Ventures, Nairobi Business Angel Network, 1982 Ventures, AngelSpark, Antler, Orbit Startups, The Hive Southeast Asia.
How much funding has Payd raised?
Payd has disclosed $2.1M raised across 2 rounds.