Flutterwave has been named to CNBC and Statista’s 2025 World’s Top Fintech Companies list, a recognition that underscores the company’s continued focus on innovation, operational excellence and technology that powers seamless payments and cross‑border commerce across Africa and beyond.
The accolade highlights Flutterwave’s commitment to building financial infrastructure that connects African businesses to the global Economy. The CNBC ranking, produced in partnership with market‑research firm Statista, annually celebrates the most impactful fintech companies across a range of categories, rewarding organisations that drive innovation, deliver customer value and shape the future of financial services.
Flutterwave’s inclusion reflects a decade of work that has enabled businesses across the continent to transact in more than 50 currencies, operate in over 30 African countries and process more than one billion transactions worth over $50 billion. Through products such as Flutterwave for Business and the Send App, the company continues to simplify payments, facilitate cross‑border Trade and expand financial access for businesses and individuals worldwide.
Yewande Akomolafe‑Kalu, Head of Marketing at Flutterwave, said: “Being recognized by CNBC among the world’s leading fintech companies is a proof of the work our team has done to build technology that solves real problems for businesses and individuals.” She added: “As we celebrate ten years of Flutterwave, this recognition is a reflection of how far we’ve come and inspires us to continue building financial solutions that help businesses grow, scale globally, and unlock new opportunities.”
The recognition follows Flutterwave’s inclusion in the 2025 TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, reinforcing the company’s growing global reputation for innovation and its role in shaping the future of financial services.
Beyond payments, Flutterwave is expanding its platform to help businesses do more with their money. The acquisition of open‑banking startup Mono, the launch of a Nigerian micro‑finance banking licence, and stable‑coin‑powered solutions developed in partnership with Polygon and Turnkey are part of a growing suite of financial products that enable businesses to bank, manage, move and grow their money from a single platform.
Backed by strategic investments from Ripple and Circle, Flutterwave is accelerating its vision of connecting Africa to the world and the world to Africa. By making it easier for businesses to trade across borders, access global markets and participate in the digital economy, the company is helping unlock the next chapter of Africa’s economic growth.
Flutterwave’s inclusion in the CNBC list signals its continued influence as a catalyst for financial inclusion and cross‑border commerce, positioning the company to drive further innovation in the fintech ecosystem and support the continent’s evolving digital economy.
