Olugbenga Agboola
Olugbenga Agboola, as co-founder and CEO of Flutterwave, has been instrumental in transforming Africa's fintech landscape since 2016. Under his leadership, Flutterwave has achieved unicorn status with a valuation exceeding $3 billion, expanding its payment solutions across over 30 African countries and processing billions in transactions. His vision has focused on simplifying payments and driving financial inclusion, enabling businesses to process payments seamlessly across Africa and globally.
Career Milestones
- Olugbenga Agboola co-founded Flutterwave in 2016, aiming to build digital payments infrastructure for Africa.
- He became CEO in 2018 and under his leadership, Flutterwave achieved unicorn status in 2021 with a valuation exceeding $1 billion, growing to $3 billion by 2022.
- Agboola was recognized on Fortune's 40 Under 40 list in 2020 and Time's Next 100 list in 2021.
- In 2022, he received the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) national honor from the Nigerian government for his contributions to technology and economic development.
- He also spearheaded the creation of the Flutterwave Store during the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting over 20,000 small businesses.
- These achievements underscore his commitment to simplifying payments and fostering economic growth across Africa.
About Flutterwave
Flutterwave, founded in 2016, is a FinTech company providing payment infrastructure. They help global merchants and payment service providers, targeting businesses of all sizes and individuals, especially in Africa and the diaspora. Core features include diverse payment options, cross-border transactions, and fraud protection. Benefits include simplified, secure, and efficient global payments.