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MoneyBadger

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MoneyBadger is a fintech startup focused on making Bitcoin spendable at scale. It enables QR-based crypto payments at various retail outlets, including Pick n Pay, and integrates with major wallets like Luno, VALR, Binance, Blink, and Aqua. The platform allows consumers to pay in Bitcoin while merchants receive instant rand settlements, removing volatility and complexity.


Location: South Africa
Website: https://www.moneybadger.co.za/
Sector: Finance
Funding Stage: Pre-Seed
Total Funding ($m): $0.4M
# of Founders: 2
Founding Year: 2022
Funding Year: 2025
Status: Active
YearAmountStageInvestors
2025$0.4mPre-SeedP1 Ventures and crypto-native angel investors
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Carel van Wyk
Co-Founder & CEO
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Pre-Seed $0.4m

P1 Ventures and crypto-native angel investors





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https://launchbaseafrica.com/2025/07/16/african-startup-deal-tracker-newest-deals-12/