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Julaya secures CFA 800 million in convertible bonds from CDC-CI Capital
Ivorian business payments fintech Julaya has secured 800 million CFA francs, about $1.4 million, in convertible bonds from CDC-CI Capital.
By Propel Africa · 2025-10-20
Julaya has secured 800 million CFA francs, about $1.4 million, in convertible bonds from Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations de Côte d’Ivoire Capital (CDC-CI Capital), the investment arm of Côte d'Ivoire's public financial institution. The deal was signed on 17 October, Launch Base Africa reported on 20 October. The World Bank primarily finances the fund through the PCCET project. A photo caption also names Édouard Mendy, formerly of Chelsea and the Senegal national team, as one of Julaya's investors.
What Julaya does
Julaya is a fintech specialising in payment solutions for businesses, serving small and medium-sized firms as well as large organisations. It claims more than 1,000 clients. The company was founded in 2018 by Mathias Léopoldie and Charles Talbot.
Regulatory standing
In May 2025, Julaya Côte d'Ivoire received Payment Establishment approval from the Central Bank of West African States.
Use of funds
The money will go towards developing Julaya Côte d'Ivoire, financing investments to broaden its service offering, accelerating growth and winning new clients. Launch Base Africa adds that CDC-CI Capital earlier backed Djamo with 800 million CFA francs and Ades with 350 million CFA francs in 2025.
At a glance
- Company: Julaya
- Raised: 800 million CFA francs (about $1.4 million)
- Round or Type: Convertible bonds
- Lead/Investors: CDC-CI Capital
- Founded: 2018
- Markets: Côte d'Ivoire
- Key number: More than 1,000 clients