Optasia

Optasia’s airtime credit solutions enable mobile network operators to offer subscribers real-time airtime, data, and package advances via AI scoring.

Optasia’s data monetization solutions use machine learning to help mobile network operators create revenue streams and improve customer engagement.

Optasia publishes annual reports, AGM notices, and proxy forms for shareholders.

Announcements SENS Email alerts Corporate announcements Announcement Regarding a Strategic Investment in Optasia by Firstrand Download Intention To Float Announcement Download Optasia successfully lists on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange Download

Optasia employs data scientists, tech experts, and solution creators to drive financial inclusion for the underbanked using Big Data, AI, and analytics.

Optasia seeks creative talent to expand its team of over 350 professionals developing financial inclusion products and services.

Optasia commits to responsible, efficient, and transparent business practices with integrity and stakeholder respect.

Optasia’s platform makes credit decisions in under a second to help millions advance their financial situations.

Optasia is founded on a belief: that financial progress begins with a different way of seeing — the clarity to recognise opportunity where others see complexity, and the imagination to build the infrastructure that turns that opportunity into real impact.

Trust, engineered in. Responsibility built in. Intelligence that performs and is accountable.

Optasia routes inquiries from operators, banks, investors, journalists, and potential colleagues to the appropriate team.

Optasia lists investor relations, company contacts, and operational headquarters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Turning everyday signals into financial progress.

Optasia Group implements an Information Security Management System aligned with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 to ensure legal compliance, client trust, and uninterrupted service.

Optasia secures a **USD 330 million syndicated refinancing deal**, led by Standard Bank and RMB. The facility upsizes existing credit lines by **USD 105 million** to support expansion. The JSE-listed fintech leverages the funds to strengthen its balance sheet and scale operations.

Apr 2026Deals and Advisory ReportNews article

Channel VAS Investments Limited acquires Finergi through a small related-party transaction. The deal involves a transfer of shares or assets between parties with a pre-existing relationship, as disclosed in a regulatory filing. No further financial details or specifics about the transaction are provided in the announcement.

Mar 2026MoneywebNews article

Optasia completes a **$1.3 billion IPO**, marking the largest fintech listing in Africa and validating its **balance-sheet-driven platform model**. The company connects lenders, investors, and SMEs across the continent, enabling asset-backed lending without traditional bank intermediation. Analysts highlight its success as a shift toward **asset ownership over intermediation** in African fintech, reducing reliance on fragmented banking infrastructure.

Nov 2025Launch Base AfricaNews article

FirstRand acquires a 20.1% stake in **Optasia**, an AI-powered fintech platform, to expand its presence in underserved African markets. The investment precedes Optasia’s upcoming listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). FirstRand targets growth in segments with limited financial inclusion across the continent.

Oct 2025IOLNews article