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Tanzanian fintech Nala raised $40M in a Series A led by Acrew Capital and DST Global to accelerate its global expansion and enhance payment systems across Africa.

Oct 12, 2024

Amount Raised

$40 Million

Round Type

Series A

OtherFinancial ServicesSoftware

Investors

AmploAcrew CapitalDST Global

Description

Nala has secured $40 million in Series A funding to strengthen its payment systems and expand globally. The funding will help establish its own payment infrastructure and improve reliability across its services.

Quick answer

Nala raised $40 Million in a Series A round, dated October 12, 2024. Investors: Amplo, Acrew Capital and DST Global.

How much did Nala raise?
Nala raised $40 Million in a Series A round on October 12, 2024.
Who invested in Nala?
Amplo, Acrew Capital and DST Global are named as investors in this round.
What does Nala do?
A new kind of mobile money transfer for Africans worldwide!
Where is Nala based and how big is it?
Fundz records about 260 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Nala?
Fundz holds 2 contacts at Nala, including the Founder & Chief Eating Officer. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Financial Services and Software around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Nala that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Capitolis raised $20M on November 25, 2024.
  • OneCard raised $8.4M (Series D) on November 25, 2024.
  • CellPoint Digital raised $30M (Funding Round) on November 21, 2024.
  • Credflow raised $3.7M (Seed) on November 21, 2024.
  • NovoPayment raised $20M (Private Equity) on November 18, 2024.
  • QPLIX raised $26M (Funding Round) on November 18, 2024.

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Company Information

Company

Nala

About

A new kind of mobile money transfer for Africans worldwide! Make safe, affordable, and reliable international payments to Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

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Typical timeline to Series B
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