SA payment orchestration startup Revio secures $5.2M

Africa is experiencing a digital payment revolution, with projections indicating that digital payments in the region to reach a staggering $146 billion in 2023, along with a potential $500 billion in mobile money transactions.

Yet, this growth is accompanied by unique challenges including a fragmented payments landscape with 280+ providers, 42 currencies, and diverse consumer payment cultures.

Adding to the complexity, a considerable portion of Africa's population is just beginning to embrace online services and frequently manage constrained budgets. Because of the need for vigilance in tracking financial transactions, Revio, a South African payment orchestration platform has emerged as a key player. The startup recently announced a successful seed investment round of $5.2 million, aimed at expanding its reach across Africa and enhancing its capabilities.

Revio's mission is to simplify and reduce the costs and risks associated with payment operations in Africa. The platform offers businesses a choice of over 70 payment methods, ensuring flexibility for their customers. These options encompass major mobile money products, card schemes, direct bank payments, and digital wallets, serving clients across 25 African countries.

Additionally, Revio provides services to assist merchants in streamlining their end-to-end payment processes. These include intelligent transaction routing, automated failover and retries, and real-time customer engagement workflows.

Having raised $1.1 million in seed funding late last year, the startup is planning to bolster its offerings with the latest funding led by prominent fintech fund QED Investors. Existing investors, including Speedinvest, RaliCap, and Everywhere VC also participated.

The fresh capital infusion will enable Revio to further expand its presence across Africa, enhance its routing logic, and add even more value to its customers. The company is also actively seeking top talent across the continent and in key international markets to support its ambitious growth plans.