Tchavi
OperatingOpenAI-compatible API giving African developers access to 80+ AI models, paid with mobile money instead of a bank card.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cotonou, Benin
- Founded 2026
- tchavi.com ↗
- Employees
- 2-10
About Tchavi
Tchavi is an AI API platform for Africa based in Cotonou, Benin. Through one OpenAI-compatible API and SDK, developers access more than 80 AI models from providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and DeepSeek.
Users pay with mobile money, including MTN MoMo, Orange Money, M-Pesa and Airtel Money, across more than 20 operators in 11 African countries, with no credit card needed. Credits are bought in CFA francs, with a bonus on the first top-up. The company publishes pricing and documentation and lists a team of 2 to 10 people.
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Frequently asked about Tchavi
- Where is Tchavi based and when was it founded?
- Tchavi is headquartered in Cotonou, Benin and was founded in 2026.
- What sector is Tchavi in?
- Tchavi operates in Artificial Intelligence, Payments and API.
