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Union54

Zambia's fintech unicorn story

Zambia , Lusaka Founded 2021 11-50 Website

Operating Since2021 (5y)

About Union54

Union54 is a Zambian fintech startup founded in 2021 by Perseus Mlambo and Alessandra Martini, providing card-issuing APIs for African fintechs. Backed by Tiger Global and Y Combinator, Union54 raised over 12 million USD and represents Zambia's most prominent fintech export.

Leadership & Team

Founder(s)Perseus Mlambo, Alessandra Martini

CEOPerseus Mlambo

Contact

union54.com

Quick Facts

CountryZambia

Founded2021

TypeStartup

ModelB2B

Team Size11-50

Operating In

Zambia

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