Union54
Developers of ChitChat, an integrated messaging and payments wallet…
Y CombinatorSummer 2021ActiveFintechFinOpsFintechConsumerB2B
What they do
Problem
Cross-border payments and remittances in Africa are expensive and difficult, limiting access to global money movement.
Solution
ChitChat is an integrated messaging app with a payments wallet that enables USD card capabilities and affordable cross-border transfers.
Who it's for
African consumers and businesses who need messaging plus cross-border payments and international spending.
Founders
Perseus Mlambo
Founder
CEO at Union54, developers of ChitChat.
Alessandra Martini
Founder
Co-founder & COO at Union54
Company timeline
- Founded2021
- YC batchSummer 2021
- StatusActive
- Team size17 people
- LocationLusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia; Remote
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