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AZA Finance
AZA Finance is a fintech company founded in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2013, that connects businesses to frontier markets and currencies. Originally a currency exchange platform, it has grown into a global fintech focused on powering African trade and business growth. Through its API and web platform, AZA Finance facilitates transactions, exchanges, payouts, and settlements in major African and G20 currencies, aiming to remove friction and improve efficiency for businesses operating in these markets.
Nairobi, KEN
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AZA Finance, founded in Nairobi, Kenya in 2013, is a global fintech company that connects businesses to frontier markets and currencies, with a focus on Africa. It provides cross-border payment solutions, foreign exchange (FX), and treasury services for businesses, including money transfer operators, fintechs, and enterprises. Through its API and web platform, AZA Finance facilitates transactions, payouts, and settlements in over 30 African and G20 currencies via bank transfers, mobile wallets, and cash. The company leverages both traditional financial systems and blockchain technology. It is licensed by regulatory bodies in the UK, Spain, Nigeria, and Uganda, and holds security certifications like PCI-DSS and ISO 27001:2022.Grant Funding
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