Union54
YC S21Lusaka, ZM · Founded 2021 · 17 employees · 4 known investors
Union54 operates ChitChat, a messaging and payments application that combines encrypted messaging with USD card issuance and international fund transfers for users in Africa. The platform addresses high remittance costs by offering lower-fee cross-border payment capabilities for consumers and small businesses.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)
Perseus Mlamboin𝕏Founder
Alessandra Martiniin𝕏Founder
Investors · 4
In the news
- ChitChat and Mastercard Launch Virtual Debit Cardsnewsroom.mastercard.com · 2024
- Tiger Global-Backed Startup Union54 Joins Africa’s Super App Race - Bloombergbloomberg.com · 2023
- After chargeback fraud debacle, Union54 CEO says fintech in Africa 'isn't child's play' | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · 2023
- Union54, is now is now offering virtual debit and credit cards to Zambianstechcabal.com · 2022
- Zambian Card Issuer Union54 Raises $12M | Brand Spurbrandspurng.com · 2022
- Zambia-based card issuing startup, Union54, raises $12m in seed funding - Technexttechnext24.com · 2022
- Zambian card issuing startup Union54 raises $12M led by Tiger Global – TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · 2022
- Union54 raises $3m in Seed funding, Sarah Wolternews.fintech.io · 2021