MF
Startup Series C

MFS Africa

Digital payments hub for Africa

South Africa , Johannesburg Founded 2009 201-500 Website
StageSeries C
Operating Since2009 (17y)

About MFS Africa

MFS Africa operates the largest digital payments hub on the continent, connecting over 400 million mobile wallets across Africa. The platform enables cross-border payments, remittances, and financial inclusion.

Funding History

Series C Apr 2022
$100M

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Contact

mfsafrica.com [email protected]

Quick Facts

CountrySouth Africa
Founded2009
TypeStartup
Team Size201-500

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