Optasia

Optasia (formerly Channel VAS) is a leading AI-driven digital finance platform that enables mobile network operators (MNOs), mobile wallet operators, and financial institutions to offer financial services to underserved markets. The company provides micro-financing, airtime credit, and data monetization solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into partner ecosystems, enabling individuals and small businesses to access quick microloans and airtime advances. Incorporated in 2012, Optasia serves over 80 million monthly users across multiple countries and has distributed over $300 million in value, making it a key enabler of financial inclusion across emerging markets in Africa and beyond. Optasia is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified.