Bridgecard
Card issuing provider for Nigeria and Africa
What it does
Bridgecard was a Nigerian fintech startup providing card issuing APIs that enabled fintech companies to issue virtual and physical MasterCard and Visa cards to users. The company was backed by Y Combinator and raised $440K pre-seed in 2022, but subsequently shut down after its underlying card issuer discontinued support for Nigerian fintechs.
Card issuing & managementPayment orchestration
Known for
- YC-backed card issuing API
- $440K pre-seed raise
- Quick shutdown after card issuer exit
Model & industry
Card-Issuing-as-a-ServiceAPI-as-a-ProductAll / Cross-industry
Funding history
$440K
Total raised
1
Rounds
Pre-seed
Latest stage
2022
Latest year
| Date | Stage | Amount | Lead investor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05 | Pre-seed | $440K | ABV Fund, Ingressive Capital et al |
Source: Condia Funding Tracker
Products & subsidiaries
Bridgecard API · API