MANSA, a global fintech specializing in cross-border payments, has successfully closed a $10 million funding round to scale its innovative stablecoin-based payment infrastructure.
The company, co-founded by Mouloukou Sanoh and Nkiru Uwaje, is redefining global liquidity solutions by offering payment providers in emerging and mature markets a flexible, efficient, and reliable way to manage liquidity challenges in international transactions.
MANSA’s Funding Breakdown
- $3 million pre-seed funding led by Tether, co-led by Polymorphic Capital, and backed by investors such as Octerra Capital, Faculty Group, and Trive Digital.
- $7 million in liquidity funding from corporate investors, quantitative funds, and alternative investment firms.
This fresh capital will accelerate MANSA’s market expansion into Latin America and Southeast Asia while supporting the rollout of bespoke liquidity and ancillary solutions for seamless cross-border transactions.
Solving Liquidity Challenges in Cross-Border Payments
Since its launch in August 2024, MANSA has partnered with leading payment companies across Africa, Asia, and South America, enabling instant liquidity solutions and achieving:
- $27 million in total transaction volume
- $11 million in on-chain transactions in January 2025 – reflecting a 574% growth from August 2024
By leveraging stablecoins, MANSA minimizes settlement delays and transaction costs, providing payment providers with scalable, real-time financial infrastructure.
MANSA’s Expansion Plans for 2025
With the global cross-border payments industry projected to reach $290.2 trillion by 2030, MANSA is well-positioned to address growing liquidity shortages in emerging markets. The fintech’s expansion into Latin America and Southeast Asia will focus on:
- Scaling its liquidity infrastructure
- Developing strategic partnerships with global payment providers
- Enhancing real-time settlement capabilities with stablecoins
Industry Leaders Back MANSA’s Vision
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, emphasized the importance of stablecoins in transforming cross-border payments:
“MANSA’s vision aligns with our mission to create a more efficient and inclusive financial system. By leveraging USDT for real-time settlements, MANSA is solving critical pain points for payment companies in emerging markets.”
Mouloukou Sanoh, CEO & Co-Founder of MANSA, added:
“Securing $10 million in funding is a major milestone in our mission to revolutionize global payments. By bringing transactions on-chain and optimizing liquidity solutions, we are making cross-border payments faster, cheaper, and more reliable worldwide.”
As cross-border commerce grows, MANSA is set to reshape the future of international payments, providing businesses and individuals with seamless, cost-effective, and scalable transaction solutions.
