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Union54

Developers of ChitChat, an integrated messaging and payments wallet…

About

ChitChat by Union54 is an integrated messaging and payments platform designed specifically for Africa's unique needs.

Our app combines secure instant messaging with USD card capabilities and cross-border payments, making international money movement more accessible and affordable.

We're tackling one of Africa's biggest financial challenges: the high cost of sending money across borders, where African senders often pay double the fees despite sending smaller amounts.

As a Y Combinator-backed startup, we're building technology that empowers African consumers and businesses to participate more fully in the global digital economy.

Our mission is to create financial products that genuinely serve customer needs while challenging the status quo of traditional remittance providers.

Topics

FinOpsFintechConsumerB2BMessaging
Location
Lusaka, Zambia
Team size
17 employees
YC batch
Summer 2021
Status
Active
Stage
Early stage

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Questions and answers

What does Union54 do?

Developers of ChitChat, an integrated messaging and payments wallet…

Where is Union54 based?

Lusaka, Zambia

How many people work at Union54?

17 employees, according to the company profile.

Has Union54 raised money?

There are no funding rounds for Union54 in our data.

What are the alternatives to Union54?

Similar startups: Bird, OneSignal, and Kosh.