IT News Africa - Jan 20, 2025
Waza Launches Multi-Currency Account Platform for Emerging Markets
Launch of Lync, a multi-currency account platform by Waza. Lync combines foreign exchange liquidity solutions with banking experiences.
Techpoint Africa - Jan 20, 2025
Waza launches Lync to empower African startups with cross-border payment solutions
Waza secures $8 million in funding to launch Lync. Lync supports transactions in over 100 countries and various currencies.
TechCabal - Jan 20, 2025
YC-backed Waza launches Lync, an alternative to Mercury for African startups after $8m raise
Waza launched Lync, a banking product for multi-currency account management. Mercury restricted accounts for startups in 13 African countries in July 2024.
Tech In Africa - Oct 24, 2024
Nigeria accounted for 14% of the total as African startups raised $56 million in August 2024
Waza secured $8 million in funding, including a $3 million seed equity round and $5 million in debt financing. Nigeria accounted for 14% of the total $56 million raised by African startups in August.
Tech In Africa - Aug 27, 2024
Nigerian B2B Payment Firm Waza Raises $8 Million in Latest Funding Round
Waza has raised $8 million in equity and debt funding to develop new trade finance solutions and expand its operations. The funding includes $3 million in equity from investors like Y Combinator and $5 million in debt funding from Timon Capital.