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Developers of ChitChat, an integrated messaging and payments wallet…

Summer 2021Founded 202117 peopleLusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia; Remote
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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.

Founders · 2

Perseus Mlambo
Perseus MlamboFounder

CEO at Union54, developers of ChitChat.

Alessandra Martini
Alessandra MartiniFounder

Co-founder & COO at Union54

FintechFinOpsFintechConsumerB2BMessaging

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