Touch and Pay Technologies Ltd (YC W22)

Founded in 2019, Touch and Pay Technologies Ltd (also known as TAP) is a Nigerian financial technology company and a member of the Y Combinator Winter 2022 batch. The company's mission is to foster financial inclusion by digitizing cash-based micro-transactions across Africa. They provide an NFC-powered payment processing platform that enables users to make contactless payments for everyday services, most notably in the transportation sector, such as for the Lagos BRT bus system. Their solution includes NFC-enabled cards and wristbands, mobile applications, and payment terminals, creating a closed-loop ecosystem to facilitate seamless and secure offline payments.