About Us

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About Us

Founded in 2018 during a challenging economic recession, Uverus was built to empower African businesses with financial infrastructure that is resilient, accessible, and built for the future. Uverus is focused on building the financial backbone for Africa's digital economy - one business at a time. We are empowering as many businesses as we can, strengthening the global economy. We are a company established to build financial solutions and digital infrastructures that empower businesses and ignite people. With secure, scalable tools, we help organizations of all sizes thrive in today's fast-changing world. We are driven primarily by our deep commitment to the triangulation of collaboration, innovation, and interconnectivity.

Built for Impact. Driven by Purpose.

At Uverus, everything we do is rooted in a bold commitment to Africa's digital transformation. Our mission, vision, and values guide us as we empower businesses, connect people through technology, and build financial systems that scale across borders. We're not just building tools—we're building the future of finance, one solution at a time.

Our Mission

Empowering Businesses and Igniting People to Become More.

Our Vision

To be the engine of Africa's digital economy—connecting people, payments, and purpose across borders.

Plan for the Future

We're on a mission to expand across emerging markets, pioneer inclusive financial technologies, and power the next generation of innovation.

Team collaborating in a workplace

Workplace Culture

We live by ICE-Innovation, Collaboration and Ethical Conduct. At Uverus, we believe in building with purpose, supporting each other, and leaving egos at the door.

Our Founders

Meet Our Team Great Mind

Professionals & Experts

David Olowe
David Olowe

Chief Executive Officer

Victor Idowu
Victor Idowu

Chief Technology Officer

Franklyne Benson
Franklyne Benson

Chief Product Officer

Team Members Spotlight

Behind every great idea is a team of passionate minds driving it forward. Together, we're not just building products — we're shaping what's next.

Deji Joseph

Lead Software Engineer

"Building transformational solutions is the ethos of the work we do here. "

Deji Joseph
Emmanuel Agboola
Abdrahman Oladimeji
Kamolideen Okelola

From the Blog

Latest Blog Posts

Stay updated with the latest fintech trends, company updates, industry deep-dives and Uverus success stories.

Powering Africa: How Uverus Is Transforming Financial Access for Businesses

Powering Africa: How Uverus Is Transforming Financial Access for Businesses

Amarachi Ndukwe - 5mins Read

Access to smart financial tools shouldn't be a privilege. Discover how Uverus is bridging the gap with infrastructure that empowers African businesses to grow, scale, and compete globally.

finance

marketing

The Intelligence Shift: How AI is Redefining Risk for African SMEs

The Intelligence Shift: How AI is Redefining Risk for African SMEs

Abdrahman, Hillary - 4mins Read

Traditional credit scoring often leaves SMEs in the dark. We are using agentic AI to analyze alternative data, making capital more accessible for the next generation of African entrepreneurs.

tech

AI

data science

Beyond Borders: The API Revolution in Intra-African Trade

Beyond Borders: The API Revolution in Intra-African Trade

Abdrahman Oladimeji - 6mins Read

Siloed payment systems are the biggest hurdle to regional trade. Learn how our unified API is dismantling these barriers and enabling instant cross-border settlements across the continent.

finance

API

infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions

We are a structured organization on a mission to build financial systems and platforms for businesses, enterprises, and government entities. Our services include Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), financial embedding, and all-encompassing empowerment tools for modern businesses.

Yes, security is at our core. We utilize enterprise-grade encryption, multi-layered authentication, and adhere to global financial compliance standards to ensure that every transaction and data point on our infrastructure remains protected.

Absolutely. We provide dedicated technical assistance and comprehensive documentation to ensure a seamless integration process. Our engineering team is available to help you navigate our APIs and go live as quickly as possible.

BaaS allows non-financial businesses to offer regulated banking services—like accounts, payments, and lending—directly through their own platforms using our secure API infrastructure without needing their own banking license.

Our pricing is designed to be transparent and scalable. We offer flexible tiers that cater to everything from small independent builds to large-scale enterprise systems, ensuring you only pay for the infrastructure you actually use.