Wave
OperatingA fee-light mobile money app for deposits, withdrawals, transfers and business payments in Francophone Africa.
- FinTech
- Dakar, Senegal
- Founded 2017
- wave.com ↗
- Employees
- 1,001-5,000
About Wave
Wave is a mobile money company building a financial network for people in Africa, where over half the population has no bank account. Its mobile app supports cash deposits and withdrawals, peer-to-peer transfers and business payments, with no account fees and instant availability. Wave states its mission as making Africa the first cashless continent.
Wave launched its app in Senegal in November 2017 and expanded to Côte d'Ivoire in 2019. It offers products for both individuals and businesses, is headquartered in Dakar and lists a team of 1,001 to 5,000 people.
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Frequently asked about Wave
- Where is Wave based and when was it founded?
- Wave is headquartered in Dakar, Senegal and was founded in 2017.
- What sector is Wave in?
- Wave operates in FinTech and Payments.
