Thursday, April 23, 2026Global tech, startups & capital — covered for Africans.
Paymenow is a South African fintech startup founded by Bryan Habana, Deon Nobrega, Gerbrand Potgieter, and Willem van Zyl. Its earned wage access (EWA) platform provides employees with early access to a portion of their earned wages before the payroll cycle ends. The platform also utilizes gamification to promote financial wellness. Paymenow has expanded into Namibia and Zambia, and plans to expand further into other African countries, including Lesotho, Ghana, and Kenya.
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2023 | $14.0M |
