REasy Raises USD 1.8 Million Pre-Seed Round to Simplify International Payments for African SMEs
This new system allows small businesses to conduct compliant and instant international payments, even for transactions below USD 10,000—a breakthrough that significantly reduces delays and costs for cross-border trade.
REasy, a fintech startup focused on simplifying international payments for African SMEs, has announced the successful completion of a USD 1.8 million pre-seed funding round, marking a major milestone in its mission to streamline cross-border trade across the continent.
The funding round drew participation from a strong consortium of investors, including Launch Africa Ventures, 54 Collective, Ingressive Capital, Digital Africa, Cameroon Angels Network, Dakar Network Angels (DNA), Techmind, and several prominent international business angels. This backing underscores growing investor confidence in REasy’s vision to modernize Africa’s payment and trade infrastructure.
In partnership with the Bank of Central African States (BEAC), REasy achieved a historic regulatory milestone by co-designing the first-ever foreign exchange framework tailored for importing SMEs. This new system allows small businesses to conduct compliant and instant international payments, even for transactions below USD 10,000—a breakthrough that significantly reduces delays and costs for cross-border trade.
REasy’s platform bridges local payment systems—such as Mobile Money, bank transfers, and cash deposits—with global payment methods like Alipay, WeChat Pay, UnionPay International, and wire transfers. This integration ensures traceability, compliance, and speed, empowering African entrepreneurs to connect seamlessly with international suppliers.
Currently, thousands of importers are already using REasy to process payments and receive goods safely and efficiently. With this new funding, the company plans to expand its geographical reach, enhance its technological capabilities, and strengthen regulatory frameworks across key global trade corridors.
This milestone represents a significant step toward building a more transparent, inclusive, and borderless African trade ecosystem, reaffirming REasy’s role as a pioneering force in digital finance and international commerce on the continent.
