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OPay

Nigeria’s leading fintech, trusted by tens of millions for secure payments, savings & more. Built for you. πŸ’š

Founded 2018 Nigeria Lagos, Nigeria 4413 employees Series C Total: $570.00M Financial Services, Fintech +2

General Information

Company Name OPay
Founded Year 2018
Location Nigeria Lagos, Nigeria +1
Founders / Decision Makers
Team member
Employees 4413
Industries Financial Services, Fintech, Mobile +1
Funding Stage Series C
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About OPay

OPay is emerging as Nigeria’s premier fintech company, distinguished by its commitment to providing a comprehensive suite of financial services. Since its inception in 2018, OPay has positioned itself as a leading player in the categories of Financial Services, Fintech, Mobile, and Payments.

With a slogan emphasizing trust and secure transactions for millions, OPay champions the mantra of doing more with ease. It's renowned for rapid, fee-free transfers and guaranteeing 100% network uptime. Value-added services like cashback on data and airtime reassure its customers of a holistic experience, beyond traditional banking.

The startup attracted significant investment attention, successfully concluding a sizeable $400.00M Series C round on 01 August 2021. This funding round was bolstered by notable investors, including Source Code Capital, SoftBank Capital, SoftBank, 3W Capital, SBVA, Redpoint, HongShan, Dragonball Capital, and the Vision Fund. As OPay advances, its strategic growth potential lies in leveraging its vast market presence and fintech expertise, offering promising returns for future investors.

Taxonomy: Secure Payments, Mobile Payments, Digital Wallet, Cashback Rewards, Bill Payments, Savings Platform, Food Delivery, Grocery Delivery, Consumer Platform, Transportation Services, Smart Financial Services, Mobile-Based Platform, Money Transfers

Services & Products

Instant Transfers
Debit Card Provision
Airtime/Data Top-up
Bill Payments
OWealth Investment Product
Customer Service

Target Customers

Individuals Businesses Agents Microfinance Customers

Funding Rounds & Investors (4)

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Funding Stage Amount Investors Lead Investors Date
Series C β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’ 9
Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor
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01 Aug 2021
Series B β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’ 8
Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor
β€’β€’β€’β€’ β€’β€’β€’β€’
01 Nov 2019
Series A β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’ 6
Investor Investor Investor Investor
β€’β€’β€’β€’ β€’β€’β€’β€’
01 Jul 2019
Corporate Spinout β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’ 1
Investor
01 Aug 2018

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FAQ About OPay

Nigeria’s leading fintech, trusted by tens of millions for secure payments, savings & more. Built for you. πŸ’š
OPay was founded in 2018.
OPay is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.
OPay operates in the following industries: Financial Services, Fintech, Mobile, Payments.
OPay has approximately 4413 employees.
OPay has completed 4 funding rounds, raising a total of $570.00M. The latest funding stage is Series C.
OPay offers: Instant Transfers, Debit Card Provision, Airtime/Data Top-up, Bill Payments, OWealth Investment Product, Customer Service.
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