Cote D'ivoire (ivory Coast)
Bizao is a Fintech company based in Paris with operations in ten African countries. With a team of approximately 60 individuals across offices in Paris, Abidjan, Dakar, Douala, and Tunis, the company's mission is centered on facilitating the growth of local and international businesses through payment digitalization. Since 2019, Bizao has established over 30 partnerships with telecom operators, banks, and mobile money operators, creating the sole payment hub in Africa, enabling businesses to accept diverse payment methods. Currently serving 200 million end-customers, the company supports around 100 businesses in digitizing their online and in-store payment flows. With a platform processing 350 million requests monthly, Bizao ensures end-to-end transaction traceability and meets regulatory requirements effectively.
Bizao stands on five core values: audacity, caring, diversity, social engagement, and excellence. Notably, the company has garnered support from distinguished investors including AfricInvest, Adelie, and Seedstar Africa Ventures. The most recent significant milestone for Bizao was a €8.00M Series A investment led by Adelie Capital, Seedstars Africa Ventures, and AfricInvest on 21 July 2022.
