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WaystoCap

acquired by MaxabYC W17

Casablanca, MA · Founded 2016 · 38 employees · 15 known investors

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WaystoCap operates a trading platform that connects African businesses with international and regional suppliers, facilitating price comparison and negotiation of payment terms across cross-border commerce.

E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesSaaSMarketplaceMoroccoMiddle East and North AfricaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W17)

NENiama El Bassunie
Niama El BassunieCEO & FounderNiama El Bassunie founded WaystoCap and subsequently transitioned to investing and advising technology companies across Africa. She joined The Baobab Network as Managing Partner.
AJAziz Jaouhari
Aziz JaouhariCTO & Co-Founder (YC W17)2017–2021Aziz Jaouhari co-founded WaystoCap and holds a Master's degree in New Technologies and Project Management. He has held technical roles at several companies including Yola Fresh and YouCan Group.
AAAnis Abdeddine
Anis AbdeddineCSO & Founder Backed by YC and others. World Economic Forum technology pioneer2017–2024He holds a degree in trading and spent over 15 years as a trader in financial markets before moving into business development, including establishing subsidiaries and scaling operations across Africa and Europe.
AJ
Aziz Jaouhari Tissafi
MD
Mehdi DaouiCo-founder · COO2017–2019
NPNic Pantucci
Nic PantucciCo-founder · COO & Head of International ExpansionVenture Partner at Beast Ventures
NENiama El Bassunie, CFA
Niama El Bassunie, CFACEO & FounderManaging Partner at The Baobab Network
AJAziz Jaouhari
Aziz JaouhariCTO & Co-Founder (YC W17)2017–2021
MD
Mehdi DaouiCOO2017–2019

Investors · 15

500 Globallisted by 500 GlobalPalo Alto · $150K

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Soma Capitallisted by Soma CapitalSacramento · $100K – $300K

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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4DX VenturesreportedAccra · $50K – $500K

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A-WNP-18-Fund, a series of AX-PL-FundsreportedLuxembourg · $580K

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Amino CapitalreportedPalo Alto · $100K – $10M

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Battery VenturesreportedBoston · $500K – $100M

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Endure CapitalreportedAmsterdam

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Lynett Capital PartnersreportedJupiter

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NeonreportedNew York

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Palm Drive CapitalreportedNew York · $500K – $5M

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Rhenium VenturesreportedNaples

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Story VenturesreportedNew York · $100K – $1M

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The Raba PartnershipreportedCape Town · $50K – $5M

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Venture Investment AssociatesreportedPeapack

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Funding

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  • Undisclosed amountseed funding roundAug 2021
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Legal entities · 2

corporate structure
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In the news

African trading platform WaystoCap raises $3M right after graduating Y Combinator | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jun 2017

Frequently asked questions

What does WaystoCap do?
WaystoCap operates a trading platform that connects African businesses with international and regional suppliers, facilitating price comparison and negotiation of payment terms across cross-border commerce.
Who founded WaystoCap?
WaystoCap was founded by Niama El Bassunie, Aziz Jaouhari, Anis Abdeddine, Aziz Jaouhari Tissafi, Mehdi Daoui, Nic Pantucci, Niama El Bassunie, CFA in 2016.
Who are WaystoCap's investors?
WaystoCap's investors include 500 Global, Soma Capital, Y Combinator, 4DX Ventures, A-WNP-18-Fund, a series of AX-PL-Funds, Amino Capital, Battery Ventures, Endure Capital and 7 more.
Who acquired WaystoCap?
WaystoCap was acquired by Maxab.
Where is WaystoCap headquartered?
WaystoCap is headquartered in Casablanca, MA.