YCS18· OtherHelicarrier (prev Buycoins)
Cryptocurrency infrastructure for Africa.
Founders
Not read from YC yet; the weekly run fills these in.
Same space
Competitors
Closest in what they build, same category.
HexelW18Create a cryptocurrency for your community.Shared: crypto / web3Inactive
BenW18The easiest way to learn about, buy, and store cryptocurrency.Shared: crypto / web3Inactive
CoinTrackerW18The gold standard in cryptocurrency portfolio tracking and taxesShared: crypto / web3Active
HedgehogS21Cryptocurrency Robo-adviser. Buy. Balance. Relax.Shared: crypto / web3Inactive
TinkerS14Digital Currency Market MakingShared: crypto / web3Inactive
Adjacent
Overlapping tags, a different niche.
LyraS22Spend crypto anywhere onlineShared: crypto / web3Active
CoinbaseS12Buy, sell, and manage cryptocurrencies.Shared: crypto / web3Public
BitaccessS14We make bitcoin simple.Shared: crypto / web3Acquired
ApolloW22Payments & Loyalty InfrastructureShared: crypto / web3Active
Tienda CryptoW20Crypto Exchange and Payment API GatewayShared: crypto / web3Active
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About Helicarrier (prev Buycoins)
Helicarrier (previously Buycoins) is building cryptocurrency infrastructure for Africa. Sendcash is an app that lets Africans in the diaspora send money back home. Buycoins is the easiest place to buy, sell, and manage your cryptocurrency portfolio.
London, England, United Kingdom; LA, Nigeria
Helicarrier (prev Buycoins): questions
Which YC batch was Helicarrier (prev Buycoins) in?
Helicarrier (prev Buycoins) was in Y Combinator's Summer 2018 batch (S18).
Is Helicarrier (prev Buycoins) still active?
Y Combinator lists Helicarrier (prev Buycoins) as active.
Where is Helicarrier (prev Buycoins) based?
Helicarrier (prev Buycoins) lists London, England, United Kingdom; LA, Nigeria as its location on YC's directory.
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