On Monday, Vesti, a migration fintech company backed by Techstars, launched in Kenya to empower immigrants and foster financial inclusion in Kenya and abroad.
Vesti plans to serve 1 million more customers in 2025, and it sees significant opportunities for business expansion and talent acquisition in Kenya.
In 2024, Vesti marked the opening of its cutting-edge software engineering office in Lagos, representing a N1 billion investment in Nigeria’s traveltech sector.
Olusola Amusan, Co-founder and CEO of Vesti said, “Our expansion into Kenya represents more than market growth; it’s about creating a meaningful impact in East Africa’s migration journey. We’re introducing solutions that address real challenges faced by aspiring global citizens in this region”.
“Kenya’s position as East Africa’s technology and innovation hub, coupled with its sophisticated financial infrastructure, makes it an ideal market for Vesti’s next phase of growth,” stated Olusola Amusan, Co-founder and CEO of Vesti. “Our entry into Kenya is not merely geographical expansion; it’s about integrating into East Africa’s vibrant startup ecosystem and enabling more individuals to achieve their global aspirations.”
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Vesti’s vision for east Africa
Vesti’s platform offers legal and financial services for immigrants, including AI-powered support, remittances, and foreign exchange. Following expansions to Ghana, Zambia, and the UK, Vesti intends to expand to Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan in 2025.
Vesti was founded by brothers Olusola Amusan and Abimbola Amusan, who immigrated to the United States. The company aims to be the primary legal and financial services platform for immigrants, providing information, community, and a smooth transition.
COO Abimbola Amusan stated, “Our expansion into Kenya represents more than market growth; it’s about creating a meaningful impact in East Africa’s migration journey. We’re introducing solutions that address real challenges faced by aspiring global citizens in this region”.
Vesti is also hiring for several positions in Kenya, including business development executives, customer success lead, QA testers, compliance managers, account executives, sales development reps, and front-end and Mbike engineers.
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