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Wave raises $137 million in debt to expand its mobile money services across Africa, led by Rand Merchant Bank and global development finance institutions.

Jun 30, 2025

Amount Raised

$137 Million

Round Type

Funding Round

FinanceFintech

Investors

NorfundBritish International InvestmentFinnfundRand Merchant Bank

Description

Wave has raised a $137 million debt round to bolster its working capital and drive expansion across existing and new markets. The funding will help scale its mobile money operations and broaden financial access for underserved communities. Rand Merchant Bank led the round alongside a consortium of investors. This funding comes amid continued investor confidence in Wave’s low-cost financial services model.

Quick answer

Wave Mobile Money raised $137 Million in a Funding Round round, dated June 30, 2025. Investors: Norfund, British International Investment, Finnfund and Rand Merchant Bank.

How much did Wave Mobile Money raise?
Wave Mobile Money raised $137 Million in a Funding Round round on June 30, 2025.
Who invested in Wave Mobile Money?
Norfund, British International Investment, Finnfund and Rand Merchant Bank are named as investors in this round.
What does Wave Mobile Money do?
Wave Mobile Money provides an app-based financial solution to save, transfer, and borrow money.
Where is Wave Mobile Money based and how big is it?
Fundz records about 5,600 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Wave Mobile Money?
Fundz holds 1 contact at Wave Mobile Money. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Companies in the same sectors as Wave Mobile Money that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Onerway raised $10M (Series A) on August 14, 2025.
  • Symfio raised $246K (Pre-Seed) on August 13, 2025.
  • Trackk raised $1M (Seed) on August 12, 2025.
  • Riva raised $3M (Pre-Seed) on August 12, 2025.
  • Casap raised $25M (Series A) on August 7, 2025.
  • Translucent raised $7M (Seed) on August 7, 2025.

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Company Information

Company

Wave Mobile Money

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Wave Mobile Money provides an app-based financial solution to save, transfer, and borrow money. Wave Mobile Money is on a mission to make Africa the first cashless continent.

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