Global fintech innovator MANSA has announced the successful completion of its $10 million funding round, a milestone that accelerates its mission to address liquidity challenges faced by payment companies worldwide. By leveraging stablecoin-based solutions, MANSA offers both emerging and mature markets a more flexible, reliable approach to managing cross-border payment liquidity.
The funding round included $3 million in pre-seed investments led by Tether, with co-lead Polymorphic Capital and contributions from Octerra Capital, Faculty Group, and TRIVE Digital. An additional $7 million in liquidity funding was secured from corporate investors, quantitative funds, and alternative investment firms. The capital will support MANSA’s expansion into Latin America and Southeast Asia, where liquidity challenges often hinder cross-border transactions.
Co-founded by industry veterans Mouloukou Sanoh and Nkiru Uwaje, MANSA integrates expertise from traditional finance, payments, and Web3 technologies. Their shared commitment to financial innovation drives the company’s goal of building next-generation infrastructure that enables faster, more affordable, and more reliable global payments.
“Securing $10 million in pre-seed and liquidity funding marks a significant milestone in our mission to transform the way money moves,” said MANSA CEO and Co-Founder, Mouloukou Sanoh. “By bringing payments on-chain and leveraging efficient liquidity solutions, we are addressing critical challenges in cross-border transactions—making payments faster, cheaper, and more reliable worldwide. This funding accelerates our global expansion, enabling us to empower payment companies with seamless, real-time settlement infrastructure and drive the future of payments.”
Since its launch in August 2024, MANSA has quickly established partnerships with leading payment companies across Africa, Asia, and South America. These collaborations have driven the adoption of MANSA’s instant liquidity solutions, resulting in $27 million in transaction volume to date, including nearly $11 million in on-chain transactions in January 2025—a 574% growth since August 2024. By utilizing stablecoins, MANSA significantly reduces settlement delays and transaction costs, providing payment providers with the resources needed to scale their operations more efficiently.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino emphasized the alignment between MANSA’s mission and Tether’s vision for financial inclusion: “MANSA’s vision for addressing liquidity challenges in cross-border payments aligns with our mission to create a more efficient and inclusive financial system. By leveraging USDT for real-time settlements and instant payouts, MANSA is solving critical pain points for payment companies operating in emerging markets. We are proud to collaborate with MANSA and support their efforts to reshape global payment infrastructure.”
Looking ahead, MANSA plans to expand its liquidity infrastructure and forge new partnerships across Latin America and Southeast Asia, regions where liquidity challenges often slow cross-border payments. This strategic growth aligns with the company’s broader commitment to financial inclusion and innovation, aiming to provide faster, more accessible cross-border payment solutions for businesses and individuals alike.
The importance of addressing cross-border liquidity challenges cannot be overstated. These challenges frequently lead to delayed settlements and higher operational costs, particularly in emerging markets, where scalable solutions are scarce. With global cross-border payments projected to reach $290.2 trillion annually by 2030, inefficiencies in the current system could cost businesses billions of dollars. By providing faster, more cost-effective settlement solutions, MANSA aims to bridge this gap, supporting businesses and individuals as they navigate the global economy.
