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A Nigerian financial and credit solutions provider co-founded by Wale Akanbi, focusing on financial services for individuals.
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Foreign banks donβt trust Nigerians. This startup wants to change that
Techpoint Africa - Sep 23, 2025
Aella, a fintech startup, has been using AI for lending since 2017, significantly reducing decision-making time. Wale Akanbi's personal experience with banking issues abroad inspired the creation of Bleyt.

For immigrants, this fintech makes credit history as portable as a passport
TechCabal - Sep 15, 2025
Wale Akanbi faced challenges accessing financial services in the UK due to the lack of credit history transfer. Bleyt, founded by Akanbi, aims to allow immigrants to carry their credit histories across borders using AI.
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