NALA

NALA is a cross-border payments company, founded in 2021, that builds infrastructure to reduce costs and improve reliability for remittances, particularly across emerging markets in Africa and Asia. The company operates from hubs in London, Nairobi, and Dakar, with a team that spans 18 countries and includes talent from firms such as M-Pesa, Monzo, Revolut, WorldRemit, and Wise.

Its consumer-facing product, the NALA app, serves over 500,000 customers globally, offering a lower-cost solution for international money transfers. For businesses, the company offers Rafiki, a B2B payments platform designed to facilitate trade with Africa. These products address both individual remittance needs and broader commercial payment flows.

NALA has secured over $50 million in funding to support its growth. The company's technical work is focused on building payments infrastructure and developing B2B payment platforms, placing it within the cross-border payments, remittances, and financial services sectors.