MANSA, a global fintech leader in cross-border payments, has successfully closed a $10 million funding round, marking a significant step in its mission to eliminate liquidity challenges for payment companies worldwide.
With a stablecoin-based liquidity solution, MANSA empowers payment providers in both emerging and developed markets to overcome liquidity constraints, enabling faster, cost-effective, and more reliable transactions.
Strategic Funding Breakdown
The $10 million funding consists of:
- $3 million in pre-seed funding, led by Tether and co-led by Polymorphic Capital, with participation from investors like Octerra Capital, Faculty Group, and Trive Digital.
- $7 million in liquidity funding from corporate investors, quantitative funds, and alternative investment firms.
Accelerating Market Expansion & Innovation
The fresh capital will fuel MANSA’s expansion into Latin America and Southeast Asia, regions that face persistent cross-border payment challenges due to liquidity shortages.
Co-founded by Mouloukou Sanoh and Nkiru Uwaje, MANSA brings deep expertise in traditional finance, payments, and Web3.
“Securing $10 million in pre-seed and liquidity funding is a game-changer in our mission to transform global payments. By bringing transactions on-chain and leveraging efficient liquidity solutions, we are making payments faster, cheaper, and more reliable worldwide,” said Mouloukou Sanoh, CEO and Co-Founder of MANSA.
“This funding accelerates our global expansion, empowering payment companies with seamless, real-time settlement infrastructure and reshaping the future of payments.”
MANSA’s Growth & Impact
Since its launch in August 2024, MANSA has rapidly gained traction, partnering with major payment providers across Africa, Asia, and South America.
Key Growth Metrics:
- $27 million in total transaction volume to date.
- $11 million in on-chain transactions in January 2025, reflecting 574% growth since August 2024.
MANSA’s stablecoin-powered infrastructure minimizes settlement delays and transaction costs, allowing payment providers to scale operations efficiently.
Tether’s Endorsement & MANSA’s Role in the Future of Payments
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, expressed confidence in MANSA’s vision:
“MANSA’s approach to tackling liquidity challenges in cross-border payments aligns with our mission to create an efficient and inclusive financial system. By leveraging USDT for real-time settlements and instant payouts, MANSA is solving critical issues for payment companies in emerging markets.”
The Global Cross-Border Payment Landscape
Cross-border payments are vital to global commerce, yet liquidity shortages create major inefficiencies:
- Settlement delays & high operational costs hinder payments, especially in emerging markets.
- Global remittance fees average 6.5%, disproportionately affecting developing regions.
- With cross-border payments projected to hit $290.2 trillion annually by 2030, inefficiencies could cost businesses billions of dollars.
Looking Ahead: MANSA’s Vision for Cross-Border Transactions
With this new funding, MANSA is poised to transform cross-border payments by:
✅ Expanding liquidity infrastructure in emerging markets.
✅ Scaling real-time settlement solutions for payment providers.
✅ Driving financial inclusion through blockchain-powered innovations.
As demand for efficient, cost-effective, and scalable payment solutions continues to rise, MANSA is at the forefront of reshaping global payment systems.
