How much funding has Kotani Pay raised?

Kotani Pay has raised $2.0M in total funding, most recently a Corporate Round.

Who are Kotani Pay's investors?

Kotani Pay's investors include Tether, Seedstars, Adaverse, Digital Currency Group.

When was Kotani Pay founded?

Kotani Pay was founded in 2020.

Where is Kotani Pay headquartered?

Kotani Pay is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.

What industry is Kotani Pay in?

Kotani Pay operates in Crypto & Web3, Fintech.

Kotani Pay

The premier gateway connecting Web3 users to local currencies across Africa.

Nairobi, Kenya · Founded 2020 · $2.0M raised

Crypto & Web3

Fintech

Headquarters: Nairobi
Employees: 1–10
Founded: 2020
Business Model: B2B

Website: kotanipay.com
Total Funding: $2.0M
Last Round: $2.0M Corporate RoundOct 2025
Rounds: 3

About

Kotani Pay is a premier Web3 payment gateway and fintech infrastructure company that enables businesses across Africa to access stablecoins and local currencies through blockchain protocol integration. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the platform connects blockchain protocols, decentralized applications, and fintech companies to local payment channels — including USSD mobile interfaces — across seven African markets. Kotani Pay provides affordable last-mile payout services for digital assets and blockchain-based operations, serving businesses that need reliable cash-in and cash-out infrastructure. The company is registered as a Financial Service Provider by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority in South Africa (license 53594) and has received strategic investment from Tether.

Summary

Kotani Pay is a Crypto & Web3 company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2020. It has raised $2.0M in total across 3 rounds, most recently a $2.0M Corporate Round round in Oct 2025. Investors include Tether, Seedstars and Adaverse.

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