Foster Intra-African trade
We believe that seamless financial operations are the foundation for sustainable growth. We are building CYTO to make African expansion achievable by all ambitious African entrepreneurs, removing the banking friction that currently limits growth and opportunity.
Finance meets Tech
Our diverse team brings together local expertise and global innovation
Joachim Valot
Tamara Lerner
Thiebault Husson
Trusted by 50+ businesses and backed by leading institutions
Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish
We like to work with people who believe narratives are meant to be changed. If you see yourself in those values, we’d love to hear from you.
Grit
We persevere through challenges, building resilient solutions that withstand the test of time and complexity.
Curiosity
We continuously explore new possibilities, question assumptions, and seek deeper understanding of African markets.
Innovation
We challenge conventional approaches, finding innovative solutions tailored to Africa's unique financial landscape.
Globalization as a Strength
Luanda
Our headquarters, where we understand local markets firsthand
New York City
Connecting with global fintech innovation and investment
Paris
Leveraging European tech expertise and regulatory insights
The Most Exciting Adventure
Company Founded
CYTO was founded with a vision to transform African financial operations
Station F Paris
Joined Station F, Europe's largest startup campus
C.ID Prize Winner
Won a national startup contest by EMIS
UNDP Timbuktoo Accelerator
Joined the most ambitious Pan-African Fintech Accelerator program
Speaker at Unstoppable Africa
In the margin of the United Nations General Assembly in NYC
Testing Prototype
Invited at the Elysée Palace
As part of the Angolan President's state visit in Paris
First paying client
Implementing our automation in BitZone, an Angolan SME
Speaker at AU-EU Summit, Luanda
Speaker at Africa Startup Conference, Algiers
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