Geegpay by Raenest's Q1 Roundup
Think you missed something in our roundups? Here’s a quick look at everything we at Geegpay did in Q1.
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Geegpay by Raenest was born from a personal struggle. Our CEO, like so many freelancers, poured his heart into his work, collaborating with clients from around the world. But every payday came with the same frustrations. If it wasn't delays, outrageous fees, it was endless hoops to jump through just to receive what he had rightfully earned.
That frustration turned into determination. A determination to have control over his own success. Then came the questions: What if freelancers across Africa never had to chase payments again? What if they could earn and spend without barriers? Those questions birthed Geegpay by Raenest, a solution built not just for freelancers or remote workers but for dreamers, doers, and global professionals determined to succeed beyond the African borders.
2022 came, and the idea of a borderless financial platform sounded great, but users were hesitant. We asked ourselves, would we last? Could we really make payments easier? Our team, then just a handful of people working tirelessly behind the scenes, had one answer: watch us.
Three years later, we’ve built a product that has replaced frustration with freedom, uncertainty with confidence, and barriers with boundless opportunities. Today, we are grateful to look back and see how our journey is proof that change is possible. What started as one person’s struggle has become a global solution and platform that has empowered hundreds of thousands across Africa. For us, this isn’t just about payments; it’s about possibilities. It’s about every freelancer who no longer second-guesses whether they’ll get paid, every remote worker who can finally plan for their future, every ambitious African who refuses to be left out of the global economy. It’s about the over 700,000 individuals trusting us to handle their payments.
This is our story. This is your story.
The Team Behind the Magic
Behind every seamless transaction, every successful payout, and every solved payment frustration, there’s a team that refuses to settle for ‘good enough.’ From the engineers designing frictionless transactions to the support specialists helping users navigate their finances, every person at Raenest is here because they see a future where African talent is never held back by financial barriers. We’ve grown, but the mission remains: to make global payments effortless for those who dare to dream beyond borders.
“We had no fancy offices, no big funding rounds in the beginning,” recalls Ifeanyi, one of the earliest team members. “Just a vision and a team that believed in it.”
However, belief alone doesn’t build great products; people do. And our people stay. “Startups are known for high turnover, but here, we’ve built something different,” says Yetunde from the People Team. “Because we’re not just clocking in and out; we’re building something that matters.”
Stories That Keep Us Going
Numbers tell one story, and people tell another. Here are some of the stories that remind us why we do this:
What’s Next for Raenest?
If the past three years have been about proving what’s possible, the next three are about scaling that impact. Here’s what’s coming:
As we celebrate three years of growth, impact, and innovation, we want to extend our deepest gratitude. To YOU, our users, your trust and stories inspire us every day. To our partners, your support has been instrumental in making this journey possible. And to our incredible team, your passion, dedication, and belief in our mission continue to push us forward.
This milestone belongs to all of us. Thank you for being part of the Raenest story. Here’s to the future, to bigger dreams, and to exploring even greater opportunities together.
Happy 3rd Anniversary, Raenest!
