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Novacrust

ActiveFintechCross-border & Remittances / FXLagosFounded 2024

What it does

NovaCrust is a Nigerian fintech platform launched in May 2026 to simplify cross-border payments for Africa's digital workforce. Founded by Tolu Folayan, the company offers global USD accounts and virtual cards targeting freelancers, creators, and entrepreneurs in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and Kenya. NovaCrust raised $120K in seed funding and focuses on underserved markets affected by high FX charges.

Cross-border B2B paymentsMulti-currency accountsOn/off-ramp providersGift-card & digital-asset trading

Known for

  • Cross-border payments for Africa's digital workforce
  • Global USD accounts for remote workers
  • Launched May 2026 across 4 African markets

Model & industry

SaaSAll / Cross-industry

Products & subsidiaries

NovaCrust USD Accounts · Financial Product

In the News

  • 2026-05 · NovaCrust seeks to simplify payments for digital workforce
  • 2026-07 · NovaCrust founded to solve Africa's cross-border payment nightmare

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