Revolutionizing Financial Inclusion in Africa
Empowering Millennials and Gen Z with AI-powered payment solutions that make financial services accessible, affordable, and enjoyable.
Winner of the 2023 Asper Student Startup Prize in Apps, Software and Computer Science category.
Award-Winning Innovation
Buffr took home first place in the Apps, Software and Computer Science category at the first-ever Asper Student Startup Prizes competition at Brandeis International Business School.
Founded by George Nekwaya, MBA'24 and Evan Goddard, MSF'24, Buffr aims to transform the financial landscape in Southern Africa, beginning with Namibia.
"We will vertically integrate into a payment gateway and expand across south Africa and developing countries." — George Nekwaya, Founder & CEO
🏆 Buffr was also featured in the Ain Family Start-Up Challenge at Brandeis
About Buffr
Addressing Critical Financial Inclusion Challenges
Our Mission
Buffr is an innovative fintech startup addressing the critical challenge of financial exclusion across Namibia and Southern Africa. Our mission is to empower Millennials and Gen Z by making financial services accessible, affordable, and enjoyable through an AI-powered platform.
What sets Buffr apart is our unique value proposition of compensating users for their data—making us the first in Namibia to do so—while prioritizing financial inclusion for the unbanked and underbanked.
The Challenge We're Solving
- In Namibia, approximately 42% of the adult population remains unbanked
- 25% face barriers due to lack of access to affordable financial services
- Traditional banking systems often fail to meet the needs of younger generations
- Financial exclusion perpetuates inequality and limits economic participation
Strategic Alignment with National Initiatives
Buffr is strategically positioned to complement the Bank of Namibia's Instant Payment Project, which aims to modernize the country's payment infrastructure. As the central bank works to implement real-time payment capabilities and interoperability standards, Buffr serves as a consumer-facing interface that leverages this evolving infrastructure.
Our platform is designed to integrate seamlessly with these national payment systems, enhancing their reach and adoption among younger demographics while adding value through our AI-powered financial management tools.
Connect With Us
For select investors and partners
Currently in Stealth Mode
Buffr is currently in stealth mode as we build our innovative financial platform. We're selectively connecting with strategic partners and investors.
Connect with me directly:
george@buffr.ai