Yoco

Yoco is a trailblazer in the fintech landscape of Africa, dedicated to empowering businesses with a seamlessly connected ecosystem of payment and business tools. As an all-encompassing digital commerce platform designed specifically for small businesses, Yoco simplifies the ability to sell and manage your enterprise from any location, offering growth through actionable insights, all unified under one Yoco profile.

Since its inception in 2015, Yoco has supported over 200,000 small businesses throughout South Africa to process card payments and gain access to capital, often for the first time. This success is driven by their comprehensive ecosystem of payments, software, and tools, all accessible through a single Yoco account, crafted by a talented global team of over 350 members spread across South Africa and the Netherlands.

The company has been recognized for its innovation and impact, earning accolades such as being listed among CNBC's Top 250 Innovative Fintech Companies in 2024, awarded by the Brand Africa Award as a Top 3 Inspirational Youth-Founded Company in 2024, and ranked by the Financial Times Africa as one of the Fastest Growing Companies in 2022. Additionally, they were acknowledged by Fast Company in both 2020 and 2021 as one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators.

In its latest development phase, Yoco secured a substantial $70.00M Series C investment on 15 December 2022, led by notable investors Velocity Capital Fintech Ventures and TPG. With headquarters in South Africa, Yoco continues to enhance the capabilities of small businesses in financial services, fintech, payments, CRM, and sales sectors, providing a robust foundation for future growth and innovation.