# NALA Incorporation Company

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/nala-incorporation-company

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Website: www.nala.money
- Total disclosed funding: $0.1M
- Latest round: Seed (Mar 18, 2019)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

NALA is a fintech company based in Tanzania, specializing in innovative mobile solutions for international money transfers, facilitating secure and efficient cross-border transactions for users in Africa, Asia, and beyond.Founded in 2017 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, NALA Incorporation Company Limited operates in the fintech space, focusing on mobile money transfers. The company raised USD 0.150 mn in a Seed round led by Y Combinator in March 2019, alongside participation from investors like 9Yards Capital and VentureSouq. NALA has completed a total of 2 deals to date, all aimed at enhancing its operational capabilities and market reach. The founder's history is not available, and there are no reports of the company being a subsidiary or having other subsidiaries.NALA is a fintech company that specializes in international money transfers, offering a user-friendly mobile application designed to facilitate seamless cross-border transactions. The core product enables customers to send money quickly and securely to various countries, primarily targeting users from the UK, US, and EU who wish to transfer funds to recipients in Africa and Asia, including countries such as Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The app supports real-time payments, allowing users to split bills, pay for gifts, or manage shared expenses, and is available in multiple languages, including English, Swahili, and French. NALA has developed strong partnerships with global banking institutions and holds various payment licenses, ensuring compliance and security for its users' transactions. The platform aims to address issues related to high cross-border fees and delays in money transfers, positioning itself as a reliable solution for the growing demand for international remittances.NALA generates revenue through transaction fees associated with international money transfers, which are structured to cover operational costs while remaining competitive in the marketplace. The company allows users to send up to USD 5,000 per day, with transfers facilitated primarily through its mobile application. Customers benefit from no hidden charges and favorable exchange rates, which contribute to user retention and transaction volume. The revenue model includes individual consumer transactions as well as potential business partnerships, creating avenues for both direct-to-consumer sales and B2B collaborations. NALA's focus on transparency ensures that users are informed of any applicable fees before completing transactions, thereby enhancing customer trust and satisfaction.Following the recent Seed funding round in March 2019, NALA plans to enhance its product offerings and expand its geographical presence. The company is currently designing new features within its application to improve user experience and efficiency, with plans to launch these enhancements in the coming year. NALA is targeting expansion into additional markets across Africa and Asia, which are expected to be rolled out within the next 12-18 months. The funds raised will be utilized to support these initiatives and strengthen the company's infrastructure, ensuring compliance and security in new regions.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Mar 18, 2019, $0.1M — Y Combinator, DFS Lab, VentureSouq, 9Yards Capital, The MBA Fund

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed
- DFS Lab (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dfs-lab) — Seed
- VentureSouq (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/venturesouq) — Seed
- 9Yards Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/9yards-capital) — Seed
- The MBA Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/the-mba-fund) — Seed