About Us

We Call Them
‍Borderless Nomads

A story behind the transaction that led to the genesis of Pesa.

The one profound aspect of being Nigerians living in Canada is a core principle that was instilled in our upbringing – a feeling of duty. Like many others who live abroad, we felt responsible for supporting our families and communities back home.

Tolu, now CEO of Pesa, needed to send money to Nigeria from Canada to support his brother's dreams of studying abroad. So, he opted for a cross-border payment provider to transfer the funds. And later discovered a group that offered better exchange rates. However, the risks were evident — there was no security and funds could disappear.

Frustrated by unfair rates and feeling vulnerable on an unsecured platform, Tolu reached out to his friends Yusuf Yakubu, Adewale Afolabi and Clement Ojo, all software programmers and now co-founders of Pesa. Together, they aimed to bridge the gap between unfair rates and risky informal money transfers.

Our mission
‍Localizing Global Remittance

We’re on a mission to localize the Global Money Transfer Experience.

There is still a significant gap between the experience of sending money within the same country and sending money across borders. We believe that sending and receiving money across borders should be as hassle-free as sending money within the same country.

And that’s why we are committed to making global money transfers have that local experience of sending money within the same country, while eliminating the mental gymnastics of figuring out how to get money across borders.

Imagining the possibilities of
‍A smaller, more accessible world.

By challenging the limitations imposed on us by distance, we could dare to go further to explore new possibilities for a better life without the fear of losing touch with the people and places that have shaped us.

Grow, not blame

We understand that mistakes can have financial implications, especially for a financial service provider like us, but we also recognize that the lessons learned from them can save us even more in the long run.

Embrace your humanity

We believe in the power of human connection, that’s front and center of who we are. We are not just a business; we are a team of individuals who value the importance of being human in all interactions.

Go beyond transactions

We recognize that the individuals we serve have embarked on a journey, leaving behind familiar lives, people, and places in search of something better. We invite you to look beneath the surface and uncover the stories behind each transaction.