We’re on a mission to make Africa the first cashless continent

On a continent where over half the population has no bank account, Wave is building the first modern financial network — no account fees, instantly available, and accepted everywhere!

Some happy Wave users and a purple Wave card

We’re building life-changing financial infrastructure

When mobile money succeeded in Kenya, it lifted about a million people out of poverty. And yet, over 10 years later, most Africans still lack access to affordable ways to save, transfer or borrow the money they need to build businesses or provide for their families.

Wave is solving this problem by using technology to build a radically inclusive and extremely affordable financial network.

A man peering into a Wave agent kiosk covered in Wave stickers
Every day here brings more “firsts” as our users build the economy of tomorrow.

Leadership team

Our co-founders, Drew Durbin (left, CEO) and Lincoln Quirk (right, Head of Product), met as hallmates freshman year. They became friends over a shared love of building simple products that make a social impact.

First, they built Sendwave, now the largest digital remittance company to Africa. Next, they turned their attention to Wave with the mission to bring digital finance to everyone in Africa.

Drew and Lincoln at a beach, with the flag of Senegal behind them

  • Coura Sene

    Regional Director

  • Kizito Okute

    Head of Agent Operations

  • Ruth Lee

    Chief Technology Officer

  • Chris Williamson

    Head of Payments

  • Sid Sridhar

    Head of Business

  • Emily Austin

    Head of People

  • Katier Bamba

    General Manager Côte d'Ivoire

  • Kevin Odiorne

    Head of Finance

Backed by some of the world’s best investors