Hi. We are Vertex(Powered By Sava)
In the not-too-distant future, We believe most companies will derive a significant portion of their revenue from financial services. At Vertex, we have created the most efficient path to launching your unique financial products. We started building Vertex in 2022 and launched in 2024. Every single component has been built from the ground up — with no middleware or legacy software. We are purpose-built to power financial services for the next hundred years.
About Us
Building the infrastructure for the future of banking.
Leveraging our licenses, technology, and streamlined processes, Vertex is well-positioned to lead the next evolution of financial services in South Africa. Our recent engagements with industry stakeholders reinforce our potential to become the leading infrastructure provider for embedded banking service in SA.
In 2022, we started Sava with a conviction that would reshape African finance: the era of monolithic financial institutions was over. Africa needed new financial infrastructure built for the future. Today, that vision is becoming reality – we work with clients processing over $2 billion in annual transaction volume, from telecom giants serving 30M+ users to e-commerce leaders processing $1.5bn annually. And we're just getting started.
Through Vertex, our powerful Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform, we're driving the evolution of financial services with tech-driven, scalable solutions. We enable companies to seamlessly embed comprehensive banking capabilities – from accounts and card issuing to payment rails, risk management and cross-border offerings. Our partners range from ambitious neobanks to bold enterprises transforming cross-border transactions and lending.
As a licensed institution by South African Reserve Bank (SARB), the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and National Credit Regulator (NCR), we combine regulatory excellence with technological innovation. No compromises. Just reliable infrastructure that drives growth.
Our real strength? It's the visionaries and builders who choose to build with us every day. From startups to government agencies to gig economy platforms, they're leveraging our infrastructure to launch the next generation of financial services that meet the demands of a rapidly evolving landscape.
This is your invitation to join Africa's financial transformation. Let's build something extraordinary together.
Welcome to the future.
Why Choose Sava
- As the sole provider of all critical components, we eliminate the integration risks and complexities that plague multi-vendor solutions.
- Our extensive understanding of regulatory requirements enables seamless compliance and risk management.
- Our infrastructure is engineered from the ground up to handle billions of transactions, ensuring unmatched scalability from day one.
- Our close-to-metal technical approach provides granular control over our stack, allowing us to offer highly competitive pricing.
We are building the backbone of modern financial services
Meet the Team
Kolawole Olajide
Co-Founder & CEO
Federico Von Bary
Co-Founder & COO
Eduardo Koloma
Chief Technology Officer
Vusi Khoza
Head Of Experience Design
Zola Mbatha
Head of Compliance
Riyaad Salasa
Technology Advisor
Mandlenkosi Ncube
Finance and Reconciliations
Ashton Samuels
Finance & Reconciliations
Sindiswa Mampondo
Compliance Analyst
Darren Semusemu
Software Engineer
Kagiso Matlou
Software Engineer
Peniel Tesfaye
Software Engineer
Adebola Olowolafe
Software Engineer
Jakote Lejaha
Software Engineer
Tanaka Wekwete
Software Engineer
Lunga Ntenga
UX Design
Tshepo Moloi
Key Individual
Kim Jansen
Content and Communications
Angela Nyasha
Chief of Staff


























Investors
We're privileged to have raised $5 million to date from globally renowned venture capital firms who share our mission. Among our investors are Breega, with $750 million in assets under management, and Quona Capital, with $770 million in assets under management.
Careers
Join The Team
At Sava, we envision a decentralized financial ecosystem where banking is seamlessly integrated across industries, driving transparency, innovation, and financial inclusion across the continent.
We're currently expanding our team and seeking visionaries who understand that the era of traditional approaches is behind us. Our hiring process reflects our mission—we're focused on building pioneering solutions, fostering deep collaboration, and developing technology that will reshape African banking.
If you're ready to help build the infrastructure that will power the next generation of financial services across Africa and put financial decision-making power in the hands of customers, we want to hear from you. Let's create something transformative together
Available roles
Reach out to us at careers@sava.africa
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