Gwala

Tax-smart payroll and employee benefits for the African workforce

Morocco · Founded 2022

Employees
11–50
Founded
2022
Business Model
B2B2C
Website
gwala.co
Last Round
Pre-SeedJan 2022
Rounds
1

About

Gwala is a Moroccan fintech platform that gives employees earned wage access and broader financial wellness benefits, letting workers tap into wages they've already earned before payday. Founded in 2022 by Mossaab 'Simo' Abaouz, the Casablanca-based company partners with employers across Morocco and the wider African market to offer tax-smart payroll and on-demand pay, while providing businesses sustainable cashflow support.

Summary

Gwala is a Fintech company based in Morocco, founded in 2022. Its most recent funding was a Pre-Seed round in Jan 2022. Investors include Ingressive Capital, Microtraction and Voltron Capital.

Funding History

Pre-seedPre-Seed2022 (est.)

Investors

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