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Pryme

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Formerly Ojirehprime Financial Services

Pryme provides personal and business multicurrency accounts in Nigeria.

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Total raised
$14.3M
disclosed
Last round
$13M
Venture
Rounds
4
since 2018
Employees
11-50

About Pryme

Pryme is a next-generation mobile-only banking platform redefining how globally mobile Gen Zs and entrepreneurs manage their finances. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Newport, Wales, Pryme delivers seamless, cost-effective, and customer-first financial products designed for the modern digital economy.

With operations and strategic growth focused on Africa, Pryme integrates cross-border payments, invoicing, embedded credit, and ERP tools—empowering individuals and SMEs across emerging markets to transact, grow, and thrive globally. Backed by a £10M commitment from Black Water Fund as part of a broader £30M raise, Pryme is building the fintech backbone for Africa’s connected generation.

Whether it’s streamlining payments or unlocking embedded financing, Pryme is where borderless banking meets youthful ambition.

Pryme funding4 rounds

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Pryme has raised $14.3M across 4 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $13M Venture announced 16 Jun 2025, led by Black Water Fund.

Capital growthrunning total of disclosed rounds
  1. $1.2MPre-seedPre-seed, $1.2M, $1.2M raised to date
  2. $13MVentureVenture, $13M, $14.2M raised to date

SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round

Who has invested in Pryme

RoundAmount
Pryme Venture16 Jun 2025
Led by Black Water Fund
$13M
Pryme Pre-seed01 Sep 2022
Led by Adedotun Sulaiman +1
$1.2M

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Frequently asked about Pryme

Where is Pryme based and when was it founded?
Pryme is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria and was founded in 2018.
Who founded Pryme?
Founders listed for Pryme include Edoka Idoko (Founder & CEO).
Who is the CEO of Pryme?
Edoka Idoko is Pryme's Founder & CEO.
How much funding has Pryme raised?
Pryme has raised $14.3M across 4 funding rounds. Its latest, a $13M Venture, was announced on 16 Jun 2025.
Who has invested in Pryme?
Backers include Black Water Fund, Adedotun Sulaiman and Mary Akpobome.
What sector is Pryme in?
Pryme operates in Cross-border Payments, Financial Services and FinTech.