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Cashu
Pay Online Easily and Securely without Credit Card
About Cashu
CASHU is a leading online payment solution provider in the MENA region, established in 2002 by Maktoob.com. The company offers a virtual prepaid MasterCard in partnership with MasterCard and Noor Bank, allowing consumers to shop at any MasterCard merchant worldwide. CASHU's core product is its e-wallet, which enables users to fund their accounts and make secure online purchases without the need for traditional credit cards. This service is particularly beneficial for online shoppers who seek a safe and easy way to buy online, as well as for vendors looking to expand their businesses in the MENA region. CASHU serves nearly 2.3 million consumers and is accepted by over 7,000 online merchants globally. The company employs sophisticated fraud prevention and anti-money laundering (AML) systems to ensure the safety and security of transactions, thereby reducing risks for both buyers and merchants. CASHU's mission is to provide simple, safe, and innovative mobilized solutions to manage consumers' day-to-day payment needs, ultimately leading the region towards a cashless society. The business model revolves around facilitating secure transactions and offering digital payment solutions that enhance e-commerce capabilities for large-scale commercial organizations. By providing these services, CASHU generates revenue through transaction fees and partnerships with merchants and financial institutions.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2002
- Headquarters
- British Virgin Islands
- Employees
- 31
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 70.9/100
- Industry
- Fintech
- Sub-industry
- Payments
- Sector
- Fintech, Money Management, Shopping, Banking, Compliance, App, Fraud Management, Regtech Compliance
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Oct 2004
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Oct 2014 | $15M | $60M | Viola Ventures · Greylock Partners · Fidelity Ventures · JP Morgan | — |
| EARLY VCEquity / VC | Oct 2004 | $15M | $60M | Viola Credit | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Cashu is 120 monthly website visits, down 90.8% over the last three months. Cashu's team declined 6.1% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
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Series A1 investor entered at this stage
Viola Credit
Series B and later4 investors entered at this stage
Viola Ventures
Greylock Partners- FVFidelity Ventures
JP Morgan
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Jabbar Internet Group
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