WaystoCap
acquired by MaxabYC W17Casablanca, MA · Founded 2016 · 38 employees · 3 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.
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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W17)
WaystoCap was founded in 2016 by Niama El Bassunie, Aziz Jaouhari, Anis Abdeddine, Aziz Jaouhari Tissafi, and Mehdi Daoui.
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Niama El BassunieinCEO & FounderNiama El Bassunie founded WaystoCap and subsequently transitioned to investing and advising technology companies across Africa. She joined The Baobab Network as Managing Partner.
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Aziz JaouhariinCTO & 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.
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Anis AbdeddineinCSO & 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.
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Aziz Jaouhari Tissafi
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Mehdi DaouiinCo-founder · COO2017–2019
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountseed funding roundAug 2021Source ↗
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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 in 2016.
- Who are WaystoCap's investors?
- WaystoCap's investors include 500 Global, Y Combinator, Amino Capital.
- Who acquired WaystoCap?
- WaystoCap was acquired by Maxab.
- Where is WaystoCap headquartered?
- WaystoCap is headquartered in Casablanca, MA.