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Ebène, Mauritius

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MauriPay — Diaspora Remittance & Mobile Wallet (Series A)

Investment · Technology · Ebène, Mauritius · Posted 1 month ago

Key Highlight

FSC-licensed in Mauritius, live EMI partnership (LemonWay), 1.5% flat fee vs 8.2% industry average, 90-second settlement, proprietary FX liquidity engine

USD 800,000+

Investment

USD

4–6x return projected at Series B / strategic exit (Year 4–5)

Expected ROI

18 mo

Timeline

2 yr(s)

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About This Opportunity

Full description from the opportunity owner

Mauritius-registered fintech startup (FSC licensed) building a cross-border remittance and mobile wallet platform for the African diaspora in Europe. 11,400 users. Raising USD 1.2M Series A.

MauriPay is a Mauritius-registered fintech company (FSC licensed, Category 1 Global Business) solving a critical problem: the African diaspora in Europe pays an average of 8.2% in remittance fees to send money home. Our platform delivers transfers to 14 African and Indian Ocean countries in under 90 seconds at a flat 1.5% fee. Founded in 2023, we have processed over MUR 180M in transactions (Q1 2026), onboarded 11,400 registered users, and hold an EMI partnership with LemonWay (France) and a mobile money integration agreement with M-PESA Africa. We are raising USD 1.2M Series A to: - Scale engineering team (40%) - Expand to 6 new destination corridors (35%) - Regulatory licensing in France and Germany (25%) Projected EBITDA breakeven by Q4 2027 with 42,000 active users.

Quick Facts

Type	Investment
Sector	Technology
Location	Ebène, Mauritius
Currency	USD
Min. Investment	USD 800,000
Max. Investment	USD 1,500,000
Expected ROI	4–6x return projected at Series B / strategic exit (Year 4–5)
Timeline	18 months (2 yr)
Posted	27 Jul 2026
Expires	27 Jul 2028

Posted By

Morisnoupei Admin Member since Feb 2026

Market Analysis

Market opportunity, positioning, and competitive landscape

Target Market

African and Indian Ocean diaspora in France, UK, Belgium, Germany (est. 3.2M addressable users)

Market Size

Sub-Saharan Africa remittance market: USD 54B (2025); Indian Ocean corridor: USD 2.1B

Market Growth

Digital remittance growing 12.4% CAGR; mobile-first adoption displacing traditional incumbents

Market Growth Projection

Indicative growth trajectory based on stated market data

Indicative projection. Verify with current market research.

Competitive Advantage

What sets this opportunity apart

FSC-licensed in Mauritius, live EMI partnership (LemonWay), 1.5% flat fee vs 8.2% industry average, 90-second settlement, proprietary FX liquidity engine

Competitive Landscape

Wave, Lemfi, Remitly scaling in overlapping corridors. Differentiator: Mauritian FSC licence provides superior cross-border compliance.

Market Strategy

Phase 1: Market entry and customer acquisition through targeted campaigns

Phase 2: Scale operations and expand distribution channels

Phase 3: Geographic expansion and strategic partnerships

Investment Requirements

Investment requirements, revenue projections, and scenario analysis

Investment Requirements

Range: USD 800,000 – USD 1,500,000 · Expected ROI: 4–6x return projected at Series B / strategic exit (Year 4–5)

USD 800,000

Min. Investment

USD 1,500,000

Max. Investment

4–6x return projected at Series B / strategic exit (Year 4–5)

Expected ROI

18 mo

Return Timeline

Revenue & Profitability Scenarios

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Projected IRR

Base scenario

2 yr

Payback Period

Conservative estimate

4–6x return projected at Series B / strategic exit (Year 4–5)

Expected Return

Over investment period

Capital Allocation

Indicative breakdown of total investment

Equipment & Technology 55%

Working Capital 30%

Infrastructure & Setup 15%

Total Investment USD 1,500,000

Bank / External Debt USD 0

Cumulative Cash Flow

Projected net cumulative returns over 5 years

Financial Summary

Parameter	Value
Currency	USD
Min. Investment	USD 800,000
Max. Investment	USD 1,500,000
Expected ROI	4–6x return projected at Series B / strategic exit (Year 4–5)
Timeline	18 months (2 yr)
Posted	27 Jul 2026
Expires	27 Jul 2028

Business & Revenue Model

How this opportunity creates and delivers value

Core Value Proposition

Mauritius-registered fintech startup (FSC licensed) building a cross-border remittance and mobile wallet platform for the African diaspora in Europe. 11,400 users. Raising USD 1.2M Series A.

Target InvestorsAfrican and Indian Ocean diaspora in France, UK, Belgium, Germany (est. 3.2M addressable u...

Competitive EdgeFSC-licensed in Mauritius, live EMI partnership (LemonWay), 1.5% flat fee vs 8.2% industry...

Market OpportunitySub-Saharan Africa remittance market: USD 54B (2025); Indian Ocean corridor: USD 2.1B

Current Business Stage

Seed — Revenue Generating

Business Model

Transaction fee model: 1.5% flat per transfer. Premium wallet features on subscription €4.99/mo. B2B white-label API for diaspora employers and NGOs.

Revenue Model

FY2025: MUR 2.7M revenue. FY2026 projected: MUR 9.1M. FY2027 projected: MUR 24M at 42k active users.

Risks & Success Factors

Risk register with mitigation strategies and conditions for success

Risk Factors

Identified & disclosed

Success Factors

Owner-defined

Mitigation Plan

Strategy available

Success Factors Identified

The owner has outlined clear conditions that drive success for this opportunity.

Success Factors

Owner-defined conditions for a successful outcome

Live product with paying users, FSC regulatory moat, experienced ex-Flutterwave/CIM Finance co-founders, existing M-PESA integration covering 7 destination markets on day 1

Risk Disclosure

All investments carry risk. The owner has disclosed the following risks for this opportunity.

Risk Register

Identified risks with likelihood, impact, and mitigation

EMI licensing in France/Germany may extend 3–6 months. FX risk MUR/EUR/USD. Wave and Lemfi scaling in same corridors with VC-backed marketing budgets.

High Likelihood High Impact

Mitigation Strategy

Diversify revenue streams and build strategic partnerships early.

Residual Risk After Mitigation

Medium Risk

Risk Matrix

Likelihood vs Impact positioning of identified risks

Impact / Likelihood	Low	Medium	High
High			EMI licensing in France/Germany may extend 3–6 mon...
Medium
Low

Risk positioning reflects owner's disclosure. Independent due diligence is recommended.

Exit Scenarios

Potential pathways for investors to realise returns

Dividend / Profit Distribution

60%

Ongoing profit-sharing distributions throughout the investment period.

Expected Multiple

1.0x

Timeline

2 years

Strategic Partnership / Acquisition

25%

Sale or merger with a larger strategic partner or acquirer.

Expected Multiple

2-3x

Timeline

5-7 years

Management Buyout

15%

Management team or existing partners buy out the investor stake.

Expected Multiple

1.8x

Timeline

4-6 years

Exit Philosophy

The preferred model is a long-term partnership with profit sharing. Strategic exits are considered only when they maximise value for all stakeholders.

Requirements & Criteria

What the owner expects from a partner or investor

Partner / Investor Requirements

Typical criteria for successful partnerships

Financial capacity to meet minimum investment requirements

Relevant industry experience or strategic value-add

Alignment with business vision and values

Willingness to commit time during initial phases

Strong professional references or track record

Documents Required

Typical documentation needed for due diligence

#	Document
1	Proof of funds or bank statements
2	Business registration or incorporation documents
3	Professional references or track record
4	Non-disclosure agreement (NDA)
5	Letter of intent or investment proposal

No Formal Requirements Listed

The owner has not listed formal criteria. Express interest and introduce yourself through the Contact tab.

Investment & Partnership Roadmap

Typical phases from application to active participation

Application & NDA

Month 1

Submit expression of interest and sign a non-disclosure agreement before accessing full details.

Due Diligence

Month 12

Review full business plan, financials, and supporting documentation.

Negotiation & Terms

Month 23

Agree on investment structure, equity stake or partnership terms.

Legal & Signing

Month 3

Sign partnership or investment agreement with legal counsel.

Capital Deployment

Month 34

Investment or resources committed according to agreed schedule.

Active Partnership

Month 4+

Ongoing participation, reporting, and return distribution as per agreement.

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