Waza
What it does
Waza is a YC W23-backed B2B payments and liquidity provider focused on emerging markets, particularly Africa. Founded by Maxwell Obi, it raised $8 million in equity and debt funding in August 2024 from investors including Timon Capital, Y Combinator, Norrsken, and Byld Ventures. The company streamlines cross-border B2B payments and enhances global trade across Africa.
Cross-border B2B paymentsMulti-currency accountsSME-focused digital banksFX / currency exchange
Known for
- YC W23 batch
- B2B cross-border payments
- $8M seed raise (2024)
Model & industry
API-as-a-ProductAll / Cross-industry
Funding history
$8.5M
Total raised
2
Rounds
Seed
Latest stage
2024
Latest year
| Date | Stage | Amount | Lead investor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08 | Seed | $8.0M | Y Combinator |
| 2023-01 | Accelerator | $500K | Y Combinator |
Source: Condia Funding Tracker
Products & subsidiaries
Waza Platform · B2B Payment Platform
People
Investors
Y CombinatorTimon CapitalHeirloom VCOlive Tree CapitalNorrsken AfricaByld VenturesPlug & Play Tech Center