BitPesa
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BitPesa

A digital currency platform enabling fast, low-cost payments to and from frontier markets.

2013InactiveNairobi, Kenya

About

BitPesa developed a system that allows businesses a fast, easy, and low-cost channel to make payments to, from, and within frontier markets. They focused on leveraging blockchain technology to facilitate remittances and cross-border transactions, particularly in Africa.

Key facts

At-a-glance profile data

Website
bitpesa.com
Headquarters
Nairobi, Kenya
Founded
2013
Total funding
$13M (Series B)
Business model
B2B
Tags
Fintech
Payments
Digital Payments
Remittances
Cross-border Payments

Funding rounds

Funding rounds raised by BitPesa
DateRoundAmountLead investors
19 Jul 2017Series B$2M-
21 Jul 2015Series A$10M-
1 Jan 2014Seed$1M-
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Frequently asked

How much funding has BitPesa raised?

BitPesa has raised a total of $13M in funding. The most recent round on record is Series B.

What is BitPesa's current status?

BitPesa's current operating status is: Inactive.