Tuesday, April 21, 2026Global tech, startups & capital — covered for Africans.
Waza, founded by Emmanuel Igbodudu and Maxwell Obi, operates a payment platform tailored for emerging businesses. It provides an easy way for businesses to receive and make payments locally and internationally. Waza secured $8 million in debt and equity funding from investors including Y Combinator, Byld Ventures, and Norrsken Africa. The company intends to use the funds to expand beyond Nigeria and Ghana and deliver new trade finance solutions.
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2024 | $8.0M | — | |
| Jan 27, 2023 | $1.2M | — |
