Avela

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Earned wage access platform that lets salaried workers in Africa draw on earned pay via M-Pesa or bank, with no loans or interest.

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Employees
11-50

About Avela

Avela is a Kenyan earned wage access (EWA) platform for salaried employees. Workers who run short of cash before payday can withdraw part of the salary they have already earned and receive it instantly through M-Pesa or a bank transfer.

Avela stresses that the service is not a loan: it charges 0% interest and transfers are instant. Employees sign up through the Avela app or website, while employers partner with Avela to offer salary access as a staff benefit. The company has a team of 11 to 50 people.

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Frequently asked about Avela

Where is Avela based and when was it founded?
Avela is headquartered in Kenya and was founded in 2025.
What sector is Avela in?
Avela operates in FinTech and HRTech.