YCS21· OtherFingo Africa
A neobank for Africa's 500 million youth
Founders
Not read from YC yet; the weekly run fills these in.
Same space
Competitors
Closest in what they build, same category.
OxygenS18A leading digital bank in the US offering personal and business…Shared: neobankActive
WallbitW23Neobank for global remote workersShared: neobankActive
MonecoS22Neobank for African migrants in EuropeShared: neobankActive
MunifyS25The Cross-Border Neobank for the Middle EastShared: neobankActive
Shekel MobilityW23B2B marketplace for Auto Dealers in AfricaShared: neobankActive
Adjacent
Overlapping tags, a different niche.
VaultPayS23Digital banking platform for the 30 million smartphone users in DRC.Shared: neobankActive
BitstackS22All things money, with better moneyShared: neobankActive
Pivo Technology IncS22Digital Bank for Freight Carriers in Africa.Shared: neobankInactive
PingS22The global neo-bank for contractors and freelancersShared: neobankActive
BoyaW22Corporate Expense cards and Spend management for businesses in AfricaShared: neobankActive
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Batchmates in Summer 2021.
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About Fingo Africa
Fingo is building a pan-African digital bank. Today, most Africans pay 5-15% fees to transfer money to friends, family, or businesses - with Fingo these fees will be 90% cheaper. In 240 seconds, any young person will be able to access a full suite of financial services including personal, business, investment and savings accounts.
Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
Fingo Africa: questions
Which YC batch was Fingo Africa in?
Fingo Africa was in Y Combinator's Summer 2021 batch (S21).
Is Fingo Africa still active?
Y Combinator lists Fingo Africa as acquired.
Where is Fingo Africa based?
Fingo Africa lists Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya as its location on YC's directory.
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