Alajo
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About Alajo
Alajo is a Nigerian fintech company revolutionizing grassroots savings through a digital infrastructure designed for the underbanked and offline populations across Africa. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Ikeja, Lagos, Alajo offers an escrowed savings platform that enables daily micro-savings—averaging $2.13 per user—via USSD, IVR, and SMS, without requiring internet access or smartphones. By leveraging POS terminals and community-based money agents, Alajo empowers individuals traditionally excluded from formal banking systems to build fin...
Headquarters
6, ositelu Street, Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos NG
Team Size
Employees
2-10
Social Presence
Active Channels
1/5
Limited
Alajo: quick facts
- Where is Alajo based and when was it founded?
- Alajo is headquartered in Ikeja, Nigeria and was founded in 2021.
- How much funding has Alajo raised?
- Alajo has raised 3 funding rounds; the amounts were not disclosed. Its latest, a Non-equity Assistance, was announced on Aug 13, 2025.
- Who has invested in Alajo?
- Backers include CcHUB, Gates Foundation, WithOnyeka Community and Google for Startups.
- What sector is Alajo in?
- Alajo operates in Financial Services, FinTech and Financial Inclusion.
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