MoneyBadger
OperatingMoneyBadger is eabling payments online and at the till using Bitcoin Lightning - an internet native currency.
- Financial Services
- Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Pre-seed
- Founded 2021
- moneybadger.co.za ↗
- Total raised
- $400K
- disclosed
- Last round
- $400K
- Pre-seed
- Rounds
- 1
- since 2021
- Investors
- 1
- on record
- Employees
- 2-10
About MoneyBadger
MoneyBadger is a South African Blockchain FinTech that enables real-world spending of Cryptocurrencies by handling all associated technical complexity and exposure risk and settling the merchant in Rands. In order to facilitate fast and cost-effective Cryptocurrency payments, we leverage the Lightning network
MoneyBadger funding1 round
MoneyBadger has raised $400K across 1 disclosed round. The latest is a $400K Pre-seed announced 15 Jul 2025, led by P1 Ventures.
Who has invested in MoneyBadger
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2025 | MoneyBadger Pre-seed | P1 Ventures | $400K |
MoneyBadger founders & team
- Carel van WykCo-Founder & CEO
- Carel van WykCo-Founder & CEO
MoneyBadger competitorssame sector · similar funding
- Street WalletCape Town, South Africa
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Frequently asked about MoneyBadger
- Where is MoneyBadger based and when was it founded?
- MoneyBadger is headquartered in Stellenbosch, South Africa and was founded in 2021.
- Who founded MoneyBadger?
- MoneyBadger was founded by Carel van Wyk (Co-Founder & CEO) and Carel van Wyk (Co-Founder & CEO).
- Who is the CEO of MoneyBadger?
- Carel van Wyk is MoneyBadger's Co-Founder & CEO.
- How much funding has MoneyBadger raised?
- MoneyBadger has raised $400K across 1 disclosed round. Its latest, a $400K Pre-seed, was announced on Jul 15, 2025.
- Who has invested in MoneyBadger?
- Backers include P1 Ventures.
- What sector is MoneyBadger in?
- MoneyBadger operates in Financial Services, FinTech and Blockchain.
