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August 21, 2025
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Street Wallet secures $350K to help informal traders go cashless

Street Wallet secures $350K to help informal traders go cashless

Street Wallet secures $350K to help South African informal traders go cashless and expand digital payment access across communities...

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Street Wallet, a fintech startup based in Cape Town, has successfully raised USD 350,000 in new funding, bringing its valuation to USD 2 million. This investment aims to fuel the company's expansion, particularly in reaching more underserved communities within South Africa's informal economy.

  • Raised USD 350,000 in funding, valuing the company at USD 2 million.
  • Street Wallet was founded in 2021 to address the challenge of limited access to formal banking for approximately 1 million street vendors and small traders in South Africa.
  • The solution provides traders with a lanyard card featuring a QR code, enabling customers to pay via various digital options like Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and SnapScan.

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