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Breet

ActiveWeb3 & CryptoCrypto Exchange & TradingLagos, LagosFounded 2021

What it does

Breet is a Nigerian crypto exchange platform that makes digital assets spendable. Founded by Kayode Faturoti and Usman Balogun, the company started as a gift card trading business before evolving into a full crypto-to-fiat platform. Breet is notable for being bootstrapped, reaching profitability within 15 months of launch without venture capital.

crypto-exchange

Known for

  • Bootstrapped crypto exchange
  • Gift card trading platform
  • Equity-free $10K grant program for African fintech founders

Model & industry

API-as-a-ProductSaaSAll / Cross-industry

Products & subsidiaries

Breet App · Mobile Application

In the News

  • 2025-06 · Breet launches $10,000 equity-free grant programme for African fintech startups
  • How Breet financed its first 1000 days without venture capital

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