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Flutterwave hires six new execs from Cash App, Paypal, others
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Flutterwave hires six new execs from Cash App, Paypal, others

African payments unicorn, Flutterwave has hired six new executives from prestigious financial firms like Cash App, Paypal, and Western Union. The employment comes after the exit of three finance executives from the company in November. The CEO of the company, Gbenga Agboola, stated that the six executives’ vast expertise will support the company’s ability to […]

Uganda grants Flutterwave payment systems operator license
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Flutterwave secures money transfer license in US

African payments company, Flutterwave, has announced that it has acquired money transfer licenses for 13 US states. This latest acquisition makes it possible for money to be transferred between the US and Africa more quickly, affordably, and securely. Arizona, Arkansas, Maryland, Michigan, Delaware, Georgia, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota […]

Flutterwave CFO Bhambani resigns after 18 months
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Flutterwave CFO Bhambani resigns after 18 months

The Chief Financial Officer of Flutterwave, Oneal Bhambani has resigned 18 months after joining the fintech startup. “Last week, I made the difficult decision to end my tenure at the company,” Oneal Bhambani shared in a LinkedIn post on Tuesday. “Thank you to Flutterwave for a seat on its journey to scale payments across Africa… […]

Flutterwave secures international transfers license in Malawi
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Wema Bank, Flutterwave introduce digital FX product

Flutterwave in partnership with Wema Bank and Kadavra, has introduced Swap, a product aimed at digitizing Nigerians’ access to foreign exchange. The Punch reported that corporations stated that this solution provided consumers with a cohesive digital platform while also streamlining and improving the FX experience. Flutterwave said in a statement that users of Swap would receive specialized cards, […]

Uganda grants Flutterwave payment systems operator license
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Flutterwave launches digital platform to aid FX access

Flutterwave has launched Swap, a new product that would digitise the process of obtaining foreign currency for Nigerians with the support of the CBN. To offer liquidity and foreign exchange for the product, the fintech is making use of a collaboration with Wema Bank, a commercial bank, and Kadavra BDC, a bureau de change. “no […]

Flutterwave emerges CNBC’s 14th disruptor
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Flutterwave expands into India

Flutterwave, the most valuable startup in Africa, has partnered with IndusInd, India’s sixth-largest bank by assets, to offer its remittance product in India. The collaboration will enable the fifth-largest economy in the world to use Flutterwave’s remittance service, Send App, to send money to the continent of Africa. “The Indian expansion for Flutterwave will be […]

Flutterwave secures international transfers license in Malawi
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IPO: Flutterwave needs to go public, says CEO Gbenga Agboola

The co-founder and CEO of Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola, has stated that the company is pushing ahead with its intended Initial Public Offering despite all obstacles since it is extremely important to achieve its goals. According to Bloomberg, Agboola in an interview stated that going public is now required for the business to draw in significant international clientele. This, he […]

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Flutterwave unveils ‘Send App’ for diaspora remittances to Africa

Pioneer in Africa’s payments technology landscape, Flutterwave, has announced a significant upgrade to its revolutionary $end Mobile product, now rebranded as the Send App by Flutterwave. This enhancement is poised to revolutionize money transfers from the African diaspora to their loved ones on the continent, offering a swifter, more accessible, and cost-effective solution. The Send […]

Lagos startup ecosystem biggest in sub-Saharan Africa - Report
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Lagos startup ecosystem biggest in sub-Saharan Africa – Report

A new analysis by policy and advisory research firm Startup Genome has revealed that Lagos is the regional leader in the Sub-Saharan startup ecosystem in terms of ecosystem value and capital raised. The report claims that the Lagos startup ecosystem was valued at $8.4 billion between the second quarter of 2020 and 2022 utilizing the value of […]

Flutterwave partners IATA to facilitate improved flight payment for African airlines
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Flutterwave partners IATA to facilitate improved flight payment for African airlines

Africa’s leading payments technology company, Flutterwave has joined forces with the International Air Transport Association to enhance travel experiences and facilitate seamless payments for airlines operating in sub-Saharan Africa. Through this collaboration, airlines worldwide can leverage Flutterwave’s integration with IATA’s Financial Gateway to process payments from customers using various methods, including cards, bank transfers, mobile […]

Flutterwave’s non-code platform Disha temporarily shuts down
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Flutterwave unveils school fees payment platform for international students

Alex Omenye Flutterwave has introduced a new payment product called Tuition, to enable African customers to conveniently pay various fees to educational institutions within Africa and abroad using their local currencies. With aspirations to expand to other countries in Africa and beyond, tuition enables students, parents, guardians, and sponsors to pay tuition at more than […]

Flutterwave’s non-code platform Disha temporarily shuts down
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Flutterwave partners Audiomack to expand opportunities for African artists

Flutterwave, Africa’s top payments technology firm, is happy to announce a strategic relationship with Audiomack, the infinite music-streaming and discovery platform. According to Nairametrics, with the help of this partnership, Audiomack can charge its users and artists for access to additional features and premium music experiences. With a significant presence in virtually all 54 African […]