Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, announced it has received the Excellence in Fintech Infrastructure Award. The award celebrates Flutterwave’s dedication to building payment infrastructure that makes lives easier for millions of people globally. The award was presented at the 2023 Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) in Washington, DC, United States on the 12th of April, 2023.
The Excellence in Fintech Infrastructure Award was launched in April 2018 by the AFTS as an integral part of the AFTS, honoring distinct fintech stakeholders for their achievements in creating impactful products or making decisions that advance the continent’s fintech ecosystem. The first session of this year’s summit, themed “The Future of Finance,” provided a platform for discussions of the latest issues around Fintech Africa and awards presentations for worthy companies.
Expressing his excitement and gratitude for the award, Olugbenga “GB’ Agboola, Founder and CEO of Flutterwave, said, “We are deeply honored to receive this prestigious award. It is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team, who constantly strive to provide innovative and efficient payment solutions that bridge the gap between Africa and the global market.”
During the summit, Oluwabankole Falade, Flutterwave’s Chief Regulatory Affairs & Government Relations Officer, participated in a panel discussion addressing the current state of the fintech connection between Africa and the U.S. Additionally, Chongsi Bi, Flutterwave’s Head of Corporate Development and M&A, joined a panel of experts to share insights on the future of fintech in Africa and the work that needs to be done by players in the ecosystem in the coming years.
“Flutterwave is committed to delivering the best in fintech infrastructure and solutions, and this award reinforces our dedication to serving the African continent and beyond. We extend our gratitude to the Africa Fintech Summit for this esteemed recognition as one of the most trusted Fintech Infrastructure Providers in Africa. We will continue to drive innovation and inclusivity in the fintech space for emerging economies globally,” Olugbenga Agboola said.
About Flutterwave
Flutterwave is the leading payments technology company that enables businesses across the world to expand their operations in Africa and other emerging markets through a platform that enables local and cross-border transactions via one Application Programming Interface (API). Flutterwave has processed over 400M transactions in excess of USD $25B and serves more than one million businesses, including customers like Uber, Airpeace, Bamboo, Piggyvest, and others. The company’s key advantage is connecting businesses to various local and international payment types to enable them to expand globally. It also enables cross-border transactions from the diaspora to African countries via its SendApp product. Flutterwave processes payments via multiple payment modes, including local and international cards, mobile wallets, bank transfers, and Google Pay. The company has an infrastructure reach in 34 African countries. For more information on Flutterwave’s journey, please visit www.flutterwave.com.
