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Cashu
Fintech · British Virgin Islands · Founded 2002
Pay Online Easily and Securely without Credit Card MoreLess
CASHU is a leading online payment solution provider in the MENA region, established in 2002 by Maktoob.com. The company offers a virtual prepaid MasterCard in partnership with MasterCard and Noor Bank, allowing consumers to shop at any MasterCard merchant worldwide. CASHU's core product is its e-wallet, which enables users to fund their accounts and make secure online purchases without the need for traditional credit cards. This service is particularly beneficial for online shoppers who seek a safe and easy way to buy online, as well as for vendors looking to expand their businesses in the MENA region. CASHU serves nearly 2.3 million consumers and is accepted by over 7,000 online merchants globally. The company employs sophisticated fraud prevention and anti-money laundering (AML) systems to ensure the safety and security of transactions, thereby reducing risks for both buyers and merchants. CASHU's mission is to provide simple, safe, and innovative mobilized solutions to manage consumers' day-to-day payment needs, ultimately leading the region towards a cashless society. The business model revolves around facilitating secure transactions and offering digital payment solutions that enhance e-commerce capabilities for large-scale commercial organizations. By providing these services, CASHU generates revenue through transaction fees and partnerships with merchants and financial institutions. Keywords: online payments, digital wallets, MENA region, prepaid MasterCard, e-commerce, fraud prevention, AML systems, secure transactions, digital currency, merchant growth.
Company overview
Cashu company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2002
- Headquarters
- British Virgin Islands
- Employees
- 31
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 70.9
- Investment activity
- 1 companies · latest Oct 2004
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Valuation & funding
Cashu funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Oct 2014 | $15M | $60M | Viola Ventures · Greylock Partners · Fidelity Ventures · JP Morgan | — |
| EARLY VCEquity / VC | Oct 2004 | $15M | $60M | Viola Credit | — |
Financials
Workforce over time
Available workforce history. Financial fields without reported data are omitted.
| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 |
| 2025 | 33 |
| 2024 | 34 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2021 | 53 |
| 2020 | 78 |
Growth signals
Cashu website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Cashu is 120 monthly website visits, down 90.8% over the last three months. Cashu's team declined 6.1% over the past year.
Comparisons
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Capital deployed
Cashu investments and acquisitions
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