Watu Africa | News, Hiring, Layoffs, Competitors, CEO, Fundraising Insights
Watu Africa is an asset financing company focused on revolutionising financial inclusion and mobility for millions across Africa....
Watu Africa is an asset financing company focused on revolutionising financial inclusion and mobility for millions across Africa. The company provides access to affordable and flexible financing solutions for two and three-wheelers, enabling entrepreneurs and underserved individuals to enhance their economic opportunities and quality of life. With a strong presence in multiple African countries, Watu has positively impacted over 4 million people by offering more than 1 million loans.
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Size
1001-5000 employees
Industry
Financial Services
Specialities
Financial services, Lending services, Asset finance
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- Nikhil N. Patel, Chief Growth Officer at Watu Africa, will speak at Founders Connect Live in Nairobi on March 15.
- Watu Africa has launched its first women-only branch in Kampala to help female riders acquire motorcycles through loan programs, as part of an initiative to empower women in Uganda's boda-boda industry.
- Watu Africa's representatives in Tanzania completed a fire marshal certification training to enhance workplace safety and compliance, with guidance from ESG Lead Yevgen Poltenko.
- Nikhil N. Patel, Chief Growth Officer at Watu Africa, plans to visit Karachi and Islamabad in early February to connect with industry leaders.
- Watu Africa's CEO, Andris Kaneps, was featured in TIME Magazine's 'Person of the Year' 2024 edition for redefining financial inclusion and impacting over 8 million lives across Africa.
- Pisoi Saita from Watu Africa participated in a panel discussion on AfCFTA and procurement at the Made in Africa event on March 13.
- Steve Onyango, Watu Africa's Head of Finance in Kenya, discussed in CFO East Africa how electric motorbikes are transforming mobility for boda boda riders by reducing costs and increasing profitability.
- Erick Massawe, Kenya Country Manager at Watu Africa, discussed in The Star newspaper how Pay-As-You-Go financing is transforming access to essential assets and the role of technology in its future.
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⚔️ Watu Africa Alternatives and Competitors
- Mobius Motors |
- Unguka Bank |
- Vua Solutions |
- Momentum Credit |
- Money254 |
- Paylater |
- Asaak
💼 Watu Africa Hiring and Layoffs
- Fernando González Soto has joined Watu Africa as Head of Finance in Colombia, previously serving as Finance Manager - Spanish Speaking Latam at PayJoy.
- Damien Gueroult has been appointed as the Country Manager for Watu Africa's operations in Uganda.
- is currently hiring for the position of Sales Executive in Kenya.
- Andrii Volokha, Watu Africa's General Manager for East Africa, was recently seen welcoming a client at one of their offices.
- Jacob Otieno has left Watu Africa, where he served as Manager in Kenya, to join Solv Kenya as Collection Servicing Associate.
- Uwimbabazi Christine, MBA has left Watu Africa as Collections Manager in Uganda to join Furaha Financial as Collections Lead.
- Gift Vincent has joined Watu Africa as a Junior AF Recovery Officer in Uganda, previously serving as an Assistant Post Officer at Posta Uganda Limited.
🤖 Watu Africa Developer, Integration and Automation News
- Watu Africa is using Nodle's DePIN to improve motorbike fleet tracking, promoting financial inclusion and economic growth in Africa.
- In February, Watu Africa collaborated with GOGO Electric to engage riders in Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja, and Iganga.
- Jackson Frank Lema, Sales Representative at Watu Africa, conducted Point of Sale visits in Tanzania to strengthen partnerships and assess performance.
📈 Watu Africa Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News
- Watu Africa is included in the investment portfolio of BluePeak's USD 250 million Private Capital Fund II.
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