Uchi Uchibeke
12 Jan
Chimoney, a Toronto-based Techstars-backed global payment solutions provider, has announced a new partnership with Corpay, a FLEETCOR® (NYSE: FLT) brand and global leader in business payments. According to the Vice President and Head of Channels and Alliances at Corpay Cross-Border Solutions, Frank Mannarino, “the team at Corpay is excited to build a long-term business partnership…
11 Dec
In a thrilling development for the tech community, The Zone, well known as ‘Zone Tech Park’ by the tech community, has inked an exciting partnership with AfriHacks, also known as AfricaHacks. This collaboration is set to close the year with a bang as it paves the way for AfriHacks 2023, the continent's most prestigious hackathon.…
15 Nov
In a move that's already stirring discussions in the fintech world, Chimoney, the Techstars-backed Canadian-based global payments solutions provider, has announced its acquisition of Scrim, a promising social payment app designed for the digital generation. This acquisition holds significant implications, especially in the context of PayPal's ongoing restrictive policies in African markets. Founded in Toronto…
15 Nov
In an era where fintech innovation is rapidly reshaping the financial landscape, Chimoney, led by Royal Bank of Canada and Shopify alumnus Uchi Uchibeke, has made a strategic move that could redefine the standards of global payouts. The recent acquisition of the Scrim app by Chimoney, under the guidance of Uchi Uchibeke and the young…
8 Nov
Through a two-day event that will feature the Naija SDGs Fintech-AI Hackathon Finals and conference, a new wave of innovation is expected to be unlocked. The finale of the hackathon themed, “From Promise to Cash” will take place on December 5, ending with a Conference on December 6, all to be held at Microsoft Office…
19 Oct 2023
AfriHacks, Africa's premier hackathon, is back to inspire innovation and foster economic empowerment across the continent. Organized by World Innovation League (WIL), AfriHacks 2023 is set to once again redefine the tech landscape, providing a unique platform for African talent to shine. AfriHacks, previously known as NaijaHacks and AfricaHacks, has evolved under the visionary leadership…
5 Oct 2023
Chimoney, a global payout infrastructure, and API connecting multiple payment rails, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first awardee of the 2023 ILP-enabled Financial Services Call for Proposal from the Interledger Foundation (ILF). This is coming a few weeks after the company received Techstars’ backing. This latest partnership marks a groundbreaking endeavor to…
27 Aug 2023
Chimoney, a Toronto-based pioneering global large-volume payouts platform, has announced its acceptance into the esteemed Techstars Toronto Accelerator program. Chimoney's mission is to unlock economic opportunities for everyone by making global payments accessible to everyone, regardless of their location or financial status, and its participation in the Techstars program represents a significant step forward in…
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