FUNDING | Nigerian Stablecoin Startup, Daya, Raises Over $2 Million From Aptos Foundation
Lagos-based fintech startup, Daya, has raised $2.4 million in a pre-seed funding round to expand its stablecoin-powered cross-border payments platform, as investor interest grows in blockchain infrastructure for global commerce. The round was led by Hivemind Capital, with participation from Lattice, Alliance, Globelink Holding, and the Aptos Foundation. Founded in 2025 by former Circle executive Aleph Lasebikan and Paul Joe, Daya is building financial infrastructure that allows businesses to collect local payments, convert currencies using stablecoins, and settle globally through […]
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- FUNDING | Nigerian Stablecoin Startup, Daya, Raises Over $2 Million From Aptos Foundation
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