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Flutterwave

Flutterwave

Late Stage Private

Flutterwave simplifies seamless payments across Africa, connecting businesses globally.

HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2016
Accelerator
Y Combinator logoY CombinatorS16
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Founded in 2016 by Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Olugbenga Agboola, and Adeleke Adekoya, Flutterwave is a fintech company headquartered in San Francisco, California, with operations across Africa. Its core mission is to build a robust payments infrastructure that connects Africa to the global economy. Flutterwave offers a variety of services including online payment acceptance, cross-border payouts, currency swaps, and POS systems, targeting businesses and banks seeking seamless and secure payment solutions.

Notable figures associated with Flutterwave include CEO Olugbenga Agboola and co-founder Iyinoluwa Aboyeji. The company has attracted significant investment from prominent venture capital firms and has grown rapidly to become one of the leading payment companies in Africa. Key achievements include facilitating billions in transactions and expanding its services to numerous countries across the continent. Flutterwave's impact lies in its ability to simplify payments for African businesses, thereby fostering economic growth and integration into the global market.

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Flutterwave - Quick Facts

Who are Flutterwave's competitors?

Companies similar to Flutterwave include Plumter, Airwallex, Cash Abroad and Stripe.

When was Flutterwave founded?

Flutterwave was founded in 2016.

Where is Flutterwave's headquarters located?

Flutterwave's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

How much has Flutterwave raised to-date?

As of Mar 7, 2023, Flutterwave has raised a total of $474.5M (USD).

How many employees does Flutterwave have?

Flutterwave has 500 employees as of Apr 6, 2024.

Flutterwave - Classification

Ownership
  • Equity
  • Venture Capital
Geographic Exposure
  • Americas
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • SaaS
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
  • Small Business
Main Product
  • Fintech
  • Payments
Tags
  • API
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
SIC
  • 6200Security And Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, And Services
  • 6280Services Allied With The Exchange Of Securities Or Commodities
  • 6282Investment Advice
Show 7 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 522000Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
  • 522300Activities Related to Credit Intermediation
  • 522320Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 8700Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, And Related Services
  • 8740Management And Public Relations Services
  • 8742Management Consulting Services