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Startup Series B B2B2C

Paga

Making it simple for a billion people to access and use money

Nigeria , Lagos Founded 2009 201-500 Website

Total Raised$45,000,000

StageSeries B

Users17M+ users

Operating Since2009 (17y)

About Paga

Paga is a mobile money and payments company that enables people to digitally send and receive money, pay bills, and access financial services. With a large agent network across Nigeria, Paga serves as a bridge between the banked and unbanked populations.

Funding

Total Raised$45,000,000

Last Round$10,000,000Series B2 · Feb 2021

Investors

Global Innovation FundAdlevo CapitalFlourish Ventures Omidyar Network

Funding History

Series B Feb 2021

Lead: Global Innovation Fund

Leadership & Team

Founder(s)Tayo Oviosu

CEOTayo Oviosu

Traction & Recognition

Users17M+ users

Contact

mypaga.com

Social

Quick Facts

CountryNigeria

Founded2009

TypeStartup

ModelB2B2C

Team Size201-500

Operating In

NigeriaMexicoEthiopia

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