Shield
B2B cross-border payment infrastructure and multi-currency treasury for African businesses.
What it does
Founded in 2022 by Emmanuel Bamidele and Blessing Anyalewechi, Shield is a B2B payment platform that provides cross-border payout rails and stablecoin treasury infrastructure, enabling African businesses to pay global vendors and convert currencies efficiently.
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Known for
- B2B cross-border payments for African enterprises
- Y Combinator S22 graduate
Model & industry
B2BAPIFinancial Services
Funding history
$2.1M
Total raised
1
Rounds
Pre-seed
Latest stage
2023
Latest year
| Date | Stage | Amount | Lead investor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04 | Pre-seed | $2.1M | a16z |
Source: Condia Funding Tracker
Products & subsidiaries
Shield Treasury Platform · Treasury SaaS