BuyCoins
Secure cryptocurrency exchange, peer-to-peer trading, and digital asset infrastructure
What it does
BuyCoins (rebranded as Helicarrier) was founded in 2017 by Timi Ajiboye, Ireoluwa Aderinokun, and Olatomiwa Lasebikan to enable Africans to trade cryptocurrencies directly using local fiat currency. The Y Combinator-backed startup expanded into stablecoin infrastructure (NGNC), Sendcash peer-to-peer remittance, and web3 liquidity routing. It is recognized as a pioneer in African crypto software development.
crypto-exchange
Known for
- Y Combinator-backed crypto platform
- Sendcash cross-border remittance app
- NGNC stablecoin infrastructure
- Pioneering Nigerian crypto software development
Model & industry
Marketplace / Aggregator modelAPI-as-a-ProductAll / Cross-industry
Funding history
$120K
Total raised
1
Rounds
Accelerator
Latest stage
2018
Latest year
| Date | Stage | Amount | Lead investor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07 | Accelerator | $120K | Y Combinator |
Source: Condia Funding Tracker
Products & subsidiaries
BuyCoins App & OTC · Cryptocurrency Platform