PawaPay
pawaPay is a B2B payments start-up focused on mobile money in Africa. It provides a single API for merchants to access mobile money systems across the continent, enabling them to send and receive payments seamlessly.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom
- CEO
- Nikolai Barnwell
About
At the heart of pawaPay is a culture driven by a profound mission: to build the financial rails that connect every mobile money wallet in Africa to each other and to the rest of the world. The team is united by the belief that the future of African finance is mobile money, and they are passionately positioned to lead this transformation. This is a company built for perfectionists who love technology and refuse to compromise on quality, building top-notch solutions that are fast, reliable, and perform at an incredible scale. The culture is rooted in an entrepreneurial spirit, blended with a modern and professional working ethos. It's a fast-paced, ever-changing environment that thrives on adaptation and quick thinking. Team members are part of an ambitious, talented, and diverse group that always has each other's back, working collaboratively towards a shared, impactful mission of improving financial access across the continent. pawaPay champions a deep belief in the power of its people, fostering an environment of autonomy and responsibility. Remote work is not just a policy but the core of the company's culture, with a team distributed across Europe, Africa, and Asia, all synchronized with African and European time zones. The company actively defies traditional workplace rules, instead setting crystal-clear expectations for success and granting its team the freedom to conquer challenges in their own unique and exceptional ways. This is all fostered within a supportive, diverse, and transparent environment where every voice matters. Working in small, cross-functional teams ensures that everyone can make a tangible difference. A core value is reflection; the team believes that looking back creates opportunities to grow and learn. Mistakes are seen not as failures, but as valuable lessons that are shared openly to push everyone forward, ensuring continuous improvement and personal growth.