Smartwage raised an undisclosed amount in Seed funding led by Step Fund to enhance its digital platform and AI models.
Round Type
Pre-Seed
South AfricaFinancial ServicesFinanceFintechLendingInvestors
Description
Smartwage, a Palermo-based fintech company, closed a Pre-Seed funding round. The funds will be used to accelerate the development of its digital platform and strengthen its go-to-market strategy. The round was led by Step Fund. Smartwage aims to improve how employees access their pay and benefits.
Who else raised in Financial Services and Finance around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Smartwage that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Arib raised $24M (Funding Round) on May 22, 2026.
- Jia raised $3M (Seed) on May 21, 2026.
- StitcherAI raised $3M (Pre-Seed) on May 19, 2026.
- Viewz raised $7M (Seed) on May 19, 2026.
- Mal raised $230M (Seed) on May 19, 2026.
- Nivasa Finance raised $3M (Seed) on May 18, 2026.
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