Olugbenga Agboola, the CEO of Flutterwave, is on a mission to revolutionize how Africans transact and access credit. Flutterwave is a fintech startup that provides a platform for businesses and individuals to make and receive payments across Africa and the rest of the world.
In a recent interview with Ripples Nigeria, Olugbenga Agboola spoke about his passion for using technology to solve the challenges Africans face in accessing credit. He stated that access to credit is crucial for the growth of any economy and that the lack of credit infrastructure in Africa is one of the biggest barriers to economic development on the continent.
Agboola’s vision for Flutterwave is to create a platform that enables Africans to access credit more efficiently and effectively. He believes this can be achieved by leveraging technology to create a credit infrastructure that is accessible, secure, and transparent.
One of the ways that Flutterwave is working to achieve this goal is by partnering with banks and financial institutions across Africa to provide credit to individuals and businesses. Through its platform, Flutterwave can assess credit risk and provide credit scores to its customers, making it easier for them to access loans and other financial services. Know more about Olugbenga Agboola on Crunchbase
In addition to providing credit, Flutterwave is also focused on making it easier for businesses to transact across borders. The platform enables businesses to accept payments in multiple currencies and provides a seamless experience for customers, regardless of where they are located.
Agboola’s passion for using technology to solve Africa’s credit challenges is driving the growth of Flutterwave. The company has raised over $170 million in funding and has expanded its operations to over 20 countries in Africa and beyond.
Olugbenga Agboola has a clear vision for Flutterwave – to create a credit infrastructure that is accessible, secure, and transparent for Africans. With his unwavering passion for using technology to solve the continent’s credit challenges, he is driving the growth of the fintech startup with a mission to revolutionize how Africans transact and access credit.