Fonbnk

Cryptocurrencies · Blockchain & Crypto

Overview

Fonbnk lets people in emerging markets convert prepaid mobile airtime into stablecoins and digital dollars. The model gives users without bank accounts an on-ramp to crypto using the mobile credit they already buy. The company operates across African markets and provides payment APIs to partner applications.

Funding and backers

Backers
3
Techstars, Allied Venture Partners
Momentum
0/100
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2020 Founded
Tractionpublic signals, read monthly
Web presence
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Backed byfrom the funds' portfolios and accelerator catalogs
Techstars accelerator Allied Venture Partners fund North Island Ventures fund
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Shared investors3
North Island VenturesVia a fund
49 portfolio companies: Zorp, Antseed, Furnaceinfra and 46 more
Allied Venture PartnersVia a fund
91 portfolio companies: 23andMe, quanergy, Drafted and 88 more
TechstarsVia a fund
4363 portfolio companies
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Offices

Where the company hires and what each office is for
Cities
1
Hiring now
0
Countries
1
Nairobi Kenya
HQ