As the first blockchain fintech company in South Africa to receive the Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Kotani Pay has also positioned itself as a trusted bridge between fiat and digital currencies.

“Sales teams are burdened by repetitive tasks that detract from their primary goals,” said co-founder Matthias Wickenburg. “Our vision is to enable these teams to perform at their best by leveraging AI to handle the background work.”

The fund aims to enable Moroccan startups to scale domestically and position themselves within global markets

The new entity will work closely with partners across Africa and Asia to further develop digital educational tools, including games, interactive learning sessions, and AI-powered adaptive technologies.