Lagos, Nigeria
Helicarrier, previously known as Buycoins, is a pioneering startup committed to building cryptocurrency infrastructure across Africa. With its founding in 2017 and participation in Y Combinator S18, the company aims to financially connect Africans globally through a comprehensive suite of cryptocurrency products. Its core offerings include: Buycoins, the region's simplest platform for buying, selling, and storing cryptocurrencies; Buycoins Pro, an orderbook designed for expert digital asset trading; and Sendcash, a crypto-powered remittance solution.
The startup also innovates with Sendcash Pay, providing developer tools that enable borderless payment experiences, and NGNT, a collateral-backed digital currency bridging the Naira with blockchain advantages. Headquartered in Nigeria, the company's strategic focus on Crypto, Financial Services, and Payments industries positions it well in the rapidly emerging African market. In its recent venture round on 21 February 2021, Helicarrier secured a $1.00M investment from Kepple Africa Ventures, underscoring investor confidence in its mission and innovative solutions.
