Minisend
OperatingCross-chain stablecoin off-ramp that settles USDC/USDT to M-Pesa, mobile money and bank accounts across Africa.
- Total raised
- $100K
- disclosed
- Last round
- $100K
- Grant
- Rounds
- 1
- Investors
- 1
- on record
About Minisend
Minisend is a cross-chain stablecoin settlement platform for Africa's on-chain economy. Users and businesses send USDC or USDT from Base, Arbitrum, Polygon, Ethereum, Solana or Stellar to a single address and receive local currency via M-Pesa in Kenya, bank transfer in Nigeria or mobile money in Ghana and Uganda; idle balances earn yield and merchants can accept stablecoins through checkout links. Founded by Chris Oketch and built in Nairobi, it reports more than $500,000 settled across 10,000+ orders and was named official payment partner of the Africa Blockchain Festival 2026 in Nairobi.
Minisend funding1 round
Minisend has raised $100K across 1 disclosed round. The latest is a $100K Grant announced 30 Sep 2026, led by Stellar Community Fund.
Who has invested in Minisend
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2026 | Minisend Grant | Stellar Community Fund | $100K |
Minisend competitorssame sector · similar funding
- ElementPayNairobi, Kenya
- SikadeskGhana, Ghana
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Frequently asked about Minisend
- Where is Minisend based?
- Minisend is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
- How much funding has Minisend raised?
- Minisend has raised $100K across 1 disclosed round. Its latest, a $100K Grant, was announced on Sep 30, 2026.
- Who has invested in Minisend?
- Backers include Stellar Community Fund.
- What sector is Minisend in?
- Minisend operates in FinTech and Blockchain.
