Paystack Payments

Based in Nigeria, Paystack Inc.Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, Paystack Inc. is a payment processing platform that enables businesses to accept various forms of payments. The company was co-founded by Shola Akinlade, who also serves as CEO.Paystack is a payment processing platform that provides modern online and offline payment solutions tailored for businesses across Africa. Its core offerings include a comprehensive suite of payment services that enable businesses to accept payments from various channels, including card payments, bank transfers, mobile money, and USSD transactions. Paystack's services are designed to enhance the payment experience for both businesses and consumers by offering seamless integration through well-documented APIs, which developers use to create custom payment solutions. The platform serves a diverse client base of over 200,000 businesses, ranging from startups to large corporations, and operates in multiple African countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, and Côte d'Ivoire.Paystack's revenue is generated primarily through transaction fees charged to businesses for processing payments. The company implements a fee structure based on the transaction value, which varies depending on the payment method utilized by the customer. For instance, businesses engaging in e-commerce transactions may incur a percentage fee on each sale processed through the platform. Paystack also supports recurring payment models for subscription-based services, allowing companies to manage ongoing billing efficiently. This structure caters to a wide array of clients, including retailers and service providers, enhancing their payment collection capabilities and operational efficiency.

1. Series A

   Aug 23, 2018

   Amount

   $8M

   Investors

   Locked

2. Seed

   Dec 19, 2016

   Amount

   $1.3M

   Investors

   Locked

3. Seed

   Nov 21, 2015

   Amount

   $0.1M

   Investors

   Locked