Waza

Waza, previously Waza Technologies Inc., operates from Lagos, Nigeria and serves the fintech industry, specifically focusing on payments. The company, which is part of the Y-Combinator W23 batch, employs a team of four and offers its services not only in Nigeria but also across Africa, with options for remote and partly remote engagements. Waza’s core offerings include enabling businesses to make global B2B payments in major currencies such as USD, EUR, and GBP. They provide competitive exchange rates and maintain low fees, supporting various payment channels like local currency bank accounts, balance maintenance with local partners, debit cards, and e-wallets. Their platform features an intuitive dashboard for managing payments and reconciling invoices across borders. Waza emphasizes security, implementing military-grade tools to prevent fraud and complying with international standards such as ISO and PCIDSS. The company has formed partnerships with notable entities in the fintech space including Flutterwave, Anchor, Paystack, Brass, Hellicarrier, and Sendme. Additionally, Waza is currently testing invoice financing to enhance access to working capital and plans to expand its services to include receivables and invoice management.