They pitched to us. I asked them – are you sure you would leave Google and Airbnb, in North America, and return to Congo DRC for this business? The response was YES. We invested tons of money in VaultPay, CongoDRC pioneering fintech company.
Ntambwa Basambombo and Christel Ilaka showed an unalloyed passion for a country and a continent. Today, Tekedia Capital congratulates both for receiving a FULL license from the central bank of Congo DRC to execute the playbook.
And to all investors, we welcome you to this party. The license covers agency banking, card issuing, aggregator, payment, etc. We will need your partnership. The Africa we desire must be funded, and I ask you to connect with the team, and see how you can join us at this party. They’re opening a new funding round.
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I put out this post because people will tell you “risk” here, “risk” there. But note this: everywhere has risks including New York, London, Kinshasa and everywhere. Kinshasa is open for business and Central Africa will deliver alpha. Do it and together we will create a unicorn because VaultPay is on the path for one.
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