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Ozow
Instant EFT payment service in South Africa that allows your customer to make secure online payments directly into your bank
About Ozow
Ozow is a South African fintech startup that provides a seamless and secure digital payment solution. The company operates in the financial services market, specifically in the digital payments sector. Its primary clients are businesses, both small and large, that require a reliable and efficient payment system. Ozow's platform allows these businesses to accept payments, issue refunds, and make payouts quickly and easily.
The company's business model is centered around providing a contactless, cashless, and cardless payment solution. This is achieved through a variety of payment options such as QR codes, eCommerce, e-billing, payment links, and even in-store payments. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, enabling millions of South Africans to make fast bank-to-bank payments using their smart devices, without the need for a card.
Ozow also places a strong emphasis on security, ensuring that their systems comply with the highest international safety and security standards. This commitment to security is a key selling point for the company, as it provides clients with the assurance that their data is safe.
The company generates revenue by charging businesses a fee for using their platform. The fee is typically a small percentage of the transaction value. This model allows Ozow to scale its operations and generate consistent revenue, as the more transactions that are processed through its platform, the more revenue it generates.
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Nov 2021 | $48M | $192M | Endeavor Harvest · Endeavor Catalyst · Tencent | ↗ |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Jun 2019 | — | — | Kalon Venture Partners | — |
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Latest recorded traffic for Ozow is 4.1M monthly website visits, up 41.4% over the last three months. Ozow's team grew 22.5% over the past year.
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Seed1 investor entered at this stage
Kalon Venture Partners
Series A3 investors entered at this stage
Tencent- EHEndeavor Harvest
Endeavor Catalyst
Other known investors2 additional known investors
Fireball Capital
Greycroft Partners
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