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Nigeria’s 101 Fastest Growing Finance Startups

At Stamp Nigeria we track over 100,000 Nigerian startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.

We’ve ranked the top 101 Finance companies in Nigeria. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).

We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:

  • Track record
  • Executive leadership
  • Market share
  • Innovation
  • ESG rating

Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as CrunchbaseSemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.

Top Finance Companies & Startups (Nigeria)


Float

FoundersJesse Ghansah
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Float is the next-generation cash management platform for businesses and startups in Africa.


PayHippo

FoundersChioma Ruky Okotcha, Uche Nnadi, Zach Bijesse
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PayHippo is an AI-Driven lending platform making it easier to finance small and medium sized businesses.


OnePipe

FoundersOpe Adeoye
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OnePipe builds and maintains APIs that enable banks to partner with modern digital services and fintech.


Bankly

FoundersFredrick Adams, Tomilola Adejana
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Bankly is a cash digitisation savings product that allows users top up their wallet using vouchers.


Kippa

FoundersJephtah Uche, Kennedy Ekezie-Joseph
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Kippa is a mobile app for African small company owners and bookkeepers that replaces physical record books.


Lidya

FoundersErcin Eksin, Tunde Kehinde
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Lidya is a financial services platform to improve access to credit and finance across frontier and emerging markets starting with Nigeria.


Paystack

FoundersEzra Olubi, Shola Akinlade
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Paystack lets businesses accept payments via credit card, debit card, money transfer and mobile money on their websites or mobile apps.


Trove

FoundersAustin Akagu, Desayo Ajisegiri, Oluwatomi Solanke
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Trove allows you invest in publicly traded stocks,cryptocurrency assets & bonds from a click of a button


Sparkle

FoundersUzoma Dozie
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Sparkle is a digital bank that provides lifestyle and financial solutions to help fulfill potential in their smartphones.


Union Bank of Nigeria

FoundersEmeka Emuwa
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Union Bank offers a full suite of banking products and services that include business banking, personal banking, treasury services.


Roqqu

FoundersUchenna Nnodum
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Roqqu specializes in building blockchain-related technology by employing a digital product that allows merchants to accept payments.


Diamond Bank

FoundersPascal Dozie
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Diamond Bank is a Nigerian firm, driven by innovation and operating on the most advanced banking technology platform in the market.


Rise Vest Technologies

FoundersBosun Olanrewaju, Eke Urum, Tony Odiba
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Global Dollar Investments plans for everyone.


Evolve Credit

FoundersAkan Nelson, Daniel Osineye
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A loan and financial product marketplace that allows African consumers to find, compare, and apply for loan offers from select lenders.


AB Microfinance Bank Nigeria

FoundersUnknown
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AB Microfinance Bank Nigeria is a foreign-owned financial institution, based in Lagos state, which offers a broad range of financial


Fundall

FoundersKolapo Joseph
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Fundall offers access to financial products and services that help individuals and businesses spend, grow, and manage their wealth smartly.


Kudi

FoundersAdeyinka Adewale, Pelumi Aboluwarin
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Kudi is a financial service provider that focuses on providing access to electronic banking and financial services.


Mono

FoundersAbdulhamid Hassan, Prakhar Singh
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Mono creates an API financial platform that helps companies in collecting and managing bank transfer payments.


Enterprise Group

FoundersUnknown
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First insurance company to be publicly listed in Ghana.


Schoolable

FoundersAngela Essien, Henry Chibuzo
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Schoolable provides school finance management, business tools, EdTech, and product development services.


Development Bank of Nigeria

FoundersAnthony Okpanachi
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Development Bank of Nigeria is a exists to alleviate financing constraints faced by Micro.


Skye Wallet

FoundersBamidele S. Ajayi, Olawale Ajayi
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Africa’s Simplest Cryptocurrency Wallet & Exchange App (Mobile & Web). Buy, Sell, Receive, Send, Hodl, Swap & Spend Cryptocurrency in minute


One Credit

FoundersNgozi Dozie
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One Credit is an online Financial consultant.


EchoVC Partners

FoundersEghosa Omoigui
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EchoVC Partners is a seed and early stage venture capital firm focused on financing and cross-pollinating leading technologies, teams,


Dexter Digital Technologies Ltd.

FoundersChiamaka Jennifer Onwukwe, Chidebere Onwuzurike
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Dexter builds and develops digital solutions that connect people to businesses to reach financial goals efficiently and faster.


Cowrywise

FoundersEdward Popoola, Razaq Ahmed
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Cowrywise is a FinTech company that democratizes access to premium financial services by making these services available to the mass market.


EFInA

FoundersUnknown
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Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) is a financial sector development organization


i.Sec

FoundersKayode Disu
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i.Sec is a financial security service that allows its users to approve and decline unwanted and malicious transactions.


Grace and Mercy Initiative

FoundersUnknown
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Grace and Mercy Initiative is an NGO that provides financial opportunities for the poor and low-income earners through small funds.


Allpro Technologies

FoundersAngela Essien, Henry Chibuzo
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Allpro Technologies is a fintech startup.


Microtraction

FoundersYele Bademosi
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Microtraction invest in Africa’s most remarkable teams with technical founders at the earliest stages of their venture


Tomxcredit

FoundersTomilayo Akano
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Tomxcredit empowers individuals and business owners by providing access to quick and affordable credit and savings product.


Logiciel Ghana

FoundersFarida Bedwei
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Logiciel Ghana has the largest microfinance banking software platform in Ghana.


FINT

FoundersChiwete John-Njokanma, Nnamdi Okeke
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FINT is a fintech company that provides easy access to credit, loans and investment opportunities.


SystemSpecs

FoundersJohn Obaro
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SystemSpecs is a software house with a focus on providing the most qualitative Human Capital Management and Financial software solutions.


Crowdyvest

FoundersIfeanyi Anazodo, Onyeka Akumah, Tope Omotolani
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Crowdyvest is an impact-driven cooperative society that creates financial solutions for individuals and businesses to achieve their goals.


Renmoney

FoundersUnknown
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Renmoney is a lending company that provides financial solutions.


GUARANTY Trust Bank

FoundersOlutayo Aderinokun, Tajudeen Afolabi Adeola
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Guaranty Trust Bank is a Nigerian financial institution.


Central Bank of Nigeria

FoundersUnknown
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Central Bank of Nigeria is the central bank and apex monetary authority of Nigeria.


PayedIn

FoundersAditya Padhi, Debo Shopade
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PayedIn is a digital marketplace powering the offline to online transition of merchants and customers through technology.


ARM Pension Managers PFA

FoundersWale Odutola
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ARM Pension Managers PFA Limited (“ARM Pensions”), a subsidiary of ARM. ARM Pensions is Nigeria’s largest independent pension fund manager.


Bongalow

FoundersAbdulrahman Atta, Kelechi Nwokocha, Samuel Haruna
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Bongalow is a mobile-powered home financing marketplace that enables Africans at home and abroad shops for the best home loan.


First Marina Trust

FoundersEhiosu Odaro Oviawe
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First Marina Trust is is a banking firm that offers finance, investments, business loans, and financial advisory services.


AIICO Pension Managers Limited

FoundersUnknown
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We offer Pension fund administration and excellent customer service in the pension industry.


Abeg Technologies

FoundersUnknown
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Abeg Technologies is a mobile payment application that offers to pay bills, buy airtime, send and receive money digitally.


Singularity Investments

FoundersUnknown
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Singularity is a private investment office started by Sam Darwish. It focuses on investment opportunities in North America and Africa.


Intercontinental Bank

FoundersUnknown
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Intercontinental Bank is a commercial bank platform in Nigeria.


Payslice

Founderskelechi oleka
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The Easiest Way to Pay Your Employees & receive paycheck


Wennovation Hub

FoundersDamilola Agboola, Idris Ayodeji Bello, Michael Oluwagbemi, Oluwole Odetayo
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Wennovation Hub is a startup incubator that aims to create sustainable ecosystems.


Piggyvest

FoundersAyo Akinola, Joshua Chibueze, Nonso Eagle, Odunayo Eweniyi, Somto Ifezue
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Piggyvest is a platform that helps individuals and businesses manage their finances effectively.


Xpress Payments

FoundersMarkie Idowu
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Xpress Payments delivers customized digital platforms for the optimization of electronic payments and fund disbursement services.


E-Settlement

FoundersUnknown
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E-Settlement is a financial technology firm that offers affordable and secure payment solutions online.


Bitpaya

FoundersNdifrke Ikokpu, Nnamdi Uba
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Bitpaya is a digital currency exchange and remittance platform that uses blockchain to lower the cost and enhance quick settlement.


MGSL Mortgage Bank Ltd

FoundersUnknown
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MGSL Mortgage Bank is a storied and reputable player in the mortgage banking industry in Nigeria.


Crypto Staunch

FoundersKings Hok
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Explore CryptoStaunch blog to discover how to invest in different crypto assets (including NFT)


SnapCredit

FoundersAmit Shur
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SnapCredit is an online lending platform that offers credit solutions to employees.


Sumotrust

FoundersGT Igwe Chrisent
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A savings and investment company for low and middle class earners


NOVA Merchant Bank

FoundersUnknown
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NOVA Merchant Bank is a financial service, and banking industry firm.


Central Securities Clearing System Plc

FoundersUnknown
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Central Securities Clearing System facilitates the delivery and settlement of securities transacted on the approved Nigerian exchanges.


Dignity Finance & Investment

FoundersUnknown
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Dignity Finance & Investment is a finance company that offers loans, borrowings, leases, wealth management, and financial advisory services.


SureCredit

FoundersUnknown
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SureCredit is a voucher financing platform for employees of selected companies


Mega Capital

FoundersUnknown
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Mega Capital provides is an investment banking firm that offers brokerage, asset management, trust and financial advisory services.


TP Global FX

FoundersUnknown
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TP Global FX stays abreast of the latest technological trends in offering a wide range of art Ai/ML based trading conditions to its clients.


Imeela

FoundersUnknown
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Imeela is a crowdfunding platform in Nigeria that provides new opportunities to fund creative projects,businesses and charitable projects.


Empire Trust MFB

FoundersUnknown
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Empire Trust MFB is a banking services provider.


Zoropay

FoundersUnknown
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Zoropay is a financial company that provides low-interest loans, tuition funding, and custom saving services.


Investment One

FoundersNicholas Nyamali
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Investment One is a financial firm that provides fund management, stockbroking, venture capital, pension and consulting services.


Obiex

FoundersUnknown
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Obiex is a digital asset exchange and financial technology firm.


Egoras

FoundersUnknown
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Egoras is a micro-financing platform.


Origin Holdings

FoundersMark L. Black
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Origin Holdings is a company operating in the healthcare sector.


Slourish

FoundersLatii Brayllot
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A business micro-investing community-based platform. Members fund businesses for a return, and other incentives.


FinRik Technologies

Foundersawoniyi Segun
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Saas, Payment, Blockchain, Crypto, mobile app


Pal Pensions

FoundersUnknown
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Pal Pensions provides investment management, retirement benefits, recapture, AVC, RSA registration, gratuity, and legacy fund services.


WasteCoin

FoundersDaniel Olagunju
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WasteCoin enables conversion of one’s household recycling efforts into a currency that can be redeemed on the app marketplace


Apex Network

FoundersUnknown
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Apex Network is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that offers an easy-to-use trading system to deposit, transfer, and exchange for cash.


Apex Network

FoundersUnknown
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Apex Network is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that offers an easy-to-use trading system to deposit, transfer, and exchange for cash.


Union Systems

FoundersUnknown
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Union Systems is an Information Technology Company that provides financial software solutions and professional services to banks in Africa.


Meristem

FoundersUnknown
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Meristem is an asset management, stockbroking, and financial advisory company.


VT Leasing

FoundersUnknown
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VT Leasing is developed expertise in the provision of equipments for leasing and is one of the leading players.


DavoDani Microfinance Bank

FoundersUnknown
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DavoDani Microfinance Bank is a CBN that offers multiple types of loans.


Poicoin

FoundersUnknown
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Africa’s first coin in value exchange and empowerment.


FirstCentral Credit Bureau

FoundersUnknown
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FirstCentral Credit Bureau is a licensed credit bureau based in Nigeria.


Rosabon Financial Services

FoundersUnknown
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Rosabon Financial Services is a financial firm in Nigeria.


MakeMoney.ng

FoundersUnknown
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MakeMoney.ng is the go-to place online for personal finance and business growth


LoanBook Limited

FoundersUnknown
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LoanBook Limited provides credit solutions that include easy access to quick loans for salaried employees and professionals.


Zoto

FoundersUnknown
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Zoto is Nigeria’s fastest growing mobile digital wallet/payments venture changing the way people pay for for online & offline services


Smart Stewards

FoundersSola Adesakin
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Smart Stewards is a platform that offers financial support, wealth building, financial courses, and training for financial independence.


Coronation Merchant Bank

FoundersUnknown
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Coronation Merchant Bank provides banking solutions to the needs of corporations, governments and other financial services.


Vanir Capital

FoundersWale-Unimke Olanubi
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Vanir Capital is a financial firm.


Fortis Mobile Money

FoundersUnknown
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Fortis Mobile Money provides an array of mobile payment solutions that include digital transactions, point of sale, and cash transfers.


Coralstone Capital

FoundersUnknown
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Coralstone Capital is a multifaceted proprietary investment and financial services company.


Pennee

FoundersMejero Emmanuella K.
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Pennee is a business finance app that provides accounting services and loan services.


NodCredit

FoundersUnknown
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NodCredit is a financial service company that provides a broad range of online credits, loans, and investment opportunity solutions.


iDeyPay

FoundersUnknown
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iDeyPay is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that offers cryptocurrency transfer services.


Mobirevo

FoundersEmmanuel Ikechukwu
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Mobirevo is a Software development and User Experience (UX/UI) Design agency.


NebulaPay Technologies

FoundersUnknown
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NebulaPay Technologies is a financial services and fintech company located in Lekki.


Premium Pension

FoundersUnknown
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Premium Pension is a pension fund administrator that provides legacy asset management and pension advisory services.


African Youth Development Foundation

FoundersRemy Chukwunyere
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Empowering young people for life!


Adept Lessor

FoundersUnknown
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Adept Lessor offers a wide range of leasing services including financial planning, lease financing, personal loans, and investment advisory.


Gbenga Badejo & Co

FoundersUnknown
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Gbenga Badejo & Co is an accounting, financial management and general business administration firm.


Pilot Securities

FoundersUnknown
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Pilot Securities is a Nigerian financial services company.

Written by Stamp Nigeria

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