Syarpa
Company overview
Founded in 2021, Syarpa is a Lagos-based fintech pioneering seamless cross-border payments and crypto-fiat exchange, bridging Africa and Europe.
Its platform integrates wallet connectivity for smooth transfers with low fees and fast settlement, serving both individuals and businesses .
With over $500K pre-seed raised in April 2022, the company has onboarded more than 2,000 users transacting over $4M, underpinned by a small but efficient team of crypto and payment specialists.
Syarpa also plans to launch digital wealth products—such as funds, virtual cards, and gifting—via products like Bloom, Saturn, Rebble, and Scorepal
Story
Syarpa was founded in 2021 by Adedapo Sodipo, a visionary who saw the complexities in sending money abroad from Nigeria. Motivated to simplify transfers via crypto and fiat, he attracted investment to build a crossover payments platform. The outcome: a borderless gateway enabling fast, secure, and low-cost transfers using blockchain technology.
Mission
To simplify international money movement—fiat and crypto—for African users and businesses, empowering global connectivity with ease.
Vision
A world where financial transactions are borderless, frictionless, and accessible—letting individuals and firms in emerging markets thrive in global finance.
Values
Inclusion: Opening access to global finance
Security: Prioritizing safe, compliant payments
Efficiency: Low fees, swift settlements
Innovation: Building on crypto and fiat convergence Growth mindset: Expanding toward wealth products and investment tools