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Network International

ActiveFintechPaymentsDubaiFounded 1994

What it does

Network International is the largest payment solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Dubai, it processes payments for over 100,000 merchants across 50+ countries. The company was publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange (LON: NETW) in 2019. Network International has been expanding its African footprint, including potential operations in Nigeria. In 2024, the company was acquired by Brookfield Asset Management and Centricus in a deal valuing it at approximately $2.2 billion. The company processes over $25 billion in annual transaction value and provides end-to-end payment acquiring, processing, and value-added services across the MEA region.

Payment processors / acquirersSwitching & routing

Known for

  • Largest payment processor in the Middle East and Africa
  • Listed on LSE (LON: NETW), acquired by Brookfield/Centricus (2024)
  • 100,000+ merchants across 50+ countries
  • $25B+ annual transaction value
  • Expanding Africa operations including interest in Nigeria
  • Acquired by Brookfield Asset Management and Centricus for ~$2.2B

Model & industry

Payments-as-a-ServiceBanking & Financial Services

Funding history

$120K
Total raised
1
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Latest stage
Latest year

Products & subsidiaries

Network International Payment Gateway · Payment GatewayCard Issuing · Card IssuingDigital Wallet Solutions · Digital Wallet

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