Kulipa
Next-generation stablecoin card issuing infrastructure for emerging markets.
What it does
Founded by Axel Cateland, Karl Vaillant, and Michael Shynar, Kulipa is a Paris-headquartered fintech building stablecoin-native payment card issuing infrastructure. Kulipa allows non-custodial crypto wallets and fintech platforms in regions like Africa to issue payment cards backed by stablecoin deposits.
stablecoinspayments
Known for
- Stablecoin payment card issuer
- Flourish Ventures backed crypto card rails
Model & industry
B2BAPIFinancial ServicesPayments
Funding history
$6.2M
Total raised
1
Rounds
Seed
Latest stage
2026
Latest year
| Date | Stage | Amount | Lead investor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04 | Seed | $6.2M | Flourish Ventures, 1kx |
Source: Condia Funding Tracker
Products & subsidiaries
Kulipa Card Infrastructure · Issuing API
In the News
- 2025-12-15 · Stablecoin card platform Kulipa closes $6.2 million seed round led by Flourish Ventures and 1kx · Foresight News
People
Investors
Flourish Ventures1kxWhite Star CapitalFabric Ventures