Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, joins OpenAI, Stripe, Monzo and others on the prestigious 12th annual CNBC Disruptor 50 list. This recognition highlights its innovation and expansion during challenging market conditions and economic downturns.
The CNBC Disruptor 50 list is known for spotlighting private companies shaking up traditional industries and chasing massive opportunities. Criteria such as scalability, user growth and use of breakthrough technology were key factors in the selection process, making Flutterwave’s selection a testament to its groundbreaking advancements in the fintech space.
In its pursuit of innovation, Flutterwave has launched a series of innovative products, including the flagship Flutterwave for Business solution, which provides enterprise businesses with all the necessary resources to seamlessly manage and expand their operations in Africa. Additionally, Flutterwave has launched the Send app to help the African diaspora send money to the continent, as well as Swap, a currency exchange solution built in partnership with Kadavra BTC and Wema Bank. These products not only empower businesses, startups, and individuals but also facilitate seamless payment experiences and enable growth across different industries.
Flutterwave further solidifies its position as an industry leader, expanding its partnership with Nigeria’s leading airline Air Peace to become the preferred trusted payment partner, solidifying its position as the preferred partner for Air Peace’s flagship Lagos to London route status. This alliance not only reinforces Flutterwave’s commitment to excellence and innovation in aviation, but also underscores its commitment to providing seamless payment experiences for travelers and businesses. In early 2023, Flutterwave partnered with global airline alliance IATA as a payments provider in Africa. In addition, Flutterwave maintains a long-term partnership with Uber to help the ride-hailing giant expand in Africa through one-time payment integration.This demonstrates its commitment to supporting businesses of all sizes and other new startups to bring their fintech solutions to market in record time
In response to the news, Flutterwave founder and CEO Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola expressed the company’s gratitude for being included on the esteemed CNBC Disruptor 50 list in 2024, saying: “We are extremely honored to be included in the 2024 CNBC Disruptor 50 list. Years of recognition from respected companies. Going forward, we aim to continue to excel in everything from product innovation to enhanced customer experience, ensuring we pave the way for limitless possibilities for our clients and their customers. .
With an unwavering commitment to innovate and expand our product portfolio, our overarching mission is to be the payments partner of choice for international and multinational businesses looking to expand their business in Africa and beyond. We are confident in our strategic positioning to help them achieve this ambition.
Flutterwave’s impact extends beyond its innovative products and partnerships. The company plays a key role in driving financial inclusion across Africa, helping businesses of all sizes participate in the global economy. Flutterwave’s unwavering commitment to providing secure, seamless and accessible payment solutions continues to pave the way for digital transformation in emerging markets, cementing its position as a global fintech disruptor.
