GiveDirectly is the
leading international NGO specialized in digital cash transfers to
people living in extreme poverty. It works with leading
philanthropists, foundations, and aid agencies to reshape the
way we fight poverty. It has consistently been rated one of the most
impactful ways to give by GiveWell, among others. GiveDirectly has
raised over $500M and delivered transfers to over 1 million households.
Segovia is a frontier
markets enterprise payment platform, providing digital payment
services across Africa to multinational corporations and NGOs. Its
Series A was led by Reid Hoffman with participation from the Omidyar
Network and the Global Innovation Fund, among others. Segovia was
acquired in 2019 by Crown Agents Bank.
Taptap is an easy-to-use
smartphone app that lets users send money home instantly with just a
few taps and a debit card. Offering prices that are a fraction of
the competition, Taptap has grown rapidly since its launch in 2018
to provide service across a large and expanding set of markets in
Africa.