Thursday
December 23
2021

Paylend, a Kenyan FinTech Company Raises $2 Million Seed Investment From Next Chymia Consulting HK Limited

Paylend (www.Paylend.africa), a Kenyan FinTech startup focused on providing access to finance and digitizing MSMEs in Kenya have today announced that it has raised $2 million dollars seed investment from Next Chymia Consulting HK Limited, an Asian based company that provides blockchain applications, consultancy services and training to global entities.

Founded in September 2019, Paylend has digitized over 10,000 SMEs and growing with its users enjoying an array of services including access to credit for products and services and crowdfunding tools.

Paylend’s mission is to support MSMEs across Africa solve the problem of access to continuous capital while bridging the consumer data gap by connecting consumers to products and services. Paylend’s model enables last mile consumer data collection that allows for a thorough understanding of consumer needs as it creates value for the SMEs ecosystem.

Source: African Business Magazine (link opens in a new window)

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Finance, Technology
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blockchain, financial inclusion, fintech, MSMEs, startups