Waza
YC W23 ↗Lagos, NG · Founded 2022 · 28 employees · 6 known investors
Waza provides a B2B global payments platform for emerging market businesses in Africa, LATAM, Asia, and the Middle East to send and receive cross-border payments. The platform simplifies international transactions and addresses challenges such as limited hard currency access and high transaction fees.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W23)
MO
Maxwell ObiinFounder
EI
Emmanuel IgboduduinFounder
Investors · 6
In the news
- Waza Raises $8M to Boost Fintech Expansion in Africa and Beyond -fintechmagazine.africa · 2025
- Nigerian startup Waza raises US$8M funding - B2B payments - FurtherAfricafurtherafrica.com · 2024
- Waza raises USD 8 million in seed capitalthepaypers.com · 2024
- Waza Raises 8M in Equity and Debt Fundingfinsmes.com · 2024
- Waza secures $8m for B2B payments innovation in emerging marketsfintech.global · 2024
- Nigeria’s Waza raises $8 million to expand and launch new trade finance solutionstechpoint.africa · 2024
- Waza comes out of stealth with $8M to power global trade for African businesses | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · 2024
