Kulipa
OperatingKulipa: Paris‑based fintech, B2B stablecoin infrastructure with Nigerian presence.
- Financial Services
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Seed
- Founded 2023
- kulipa.xyz ↗
- Total raised
- $9.2M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $6.2M
- Seed
- Rounds
- 2
- since 2023
- Employees
- 1-10
About Kulipa
Kulipa is a Paris‑based fintech startup building stablecoin‑native card issuing infrastructure with a strong footprint in Africa. Founded to simplify global payments, the company enables fintechs, platforms, and enterprises to integrate stablecoin rails into everyday transactions. In 2025, Kulipa raised $6.2 million from leading investors to expand its infrastructure across Africa, the European Union, Argentina, and the United States. With regulated coverage in Nigeria, Kulipa is recognized for pioneering a local‑first issuing model that bridges digital assets with traditional payment networks. The company is positioning itself as a category‑defining player in stablecoin infrastructure and financial innovation.
Kulipa funding2 rounds
All 2 rounds →Kulipa has raised $9.2M across 2 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $6.2M Seed announced 01 Apr 2026.
- $3MSeedSeed, $3M, $3M raised to date
- $6.2MSeedSeed, $6.2M, $9.2M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2026 | Kulipa Seed | Not disclosed | $6.2M |
| 07 Jul 2024 | Kulipa Seed | Not disclosed | $3M |
Kulipa founders & team
Full team →- Axel CatelandFounder & CEO
- Karl VaillantCo-founder & Engineer
- Michael ShynarCo-Founder & CTO
- Victor GuiraudChief of Staff
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Frequently asked about Kulipa
- Where is Kulipa based and when was it founded?
- Kulipa is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria and was founded in 2023.
- Who founded Kulipa?
- Kulipa was founded by Axel Cateland (Founder & CEO), Karl Vaillant (Co-founder & Engineer) and Michael Shynar (Co-Founder & CTO).
- Who is the CEO of Kulipa?
- Axel Cateland is Kulipa's Founder & CEO.
- How much funding has Kulipa raised?
- Kulipa has raised $9.2M across 2 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $6.2M Seed, was announced on Apr 01, 2026.
- What sector is Kulipa in?
- Kulipa operates in Financial Services, FinTech and Financial Markets.
