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.

Meet the Team

Kolawole Olajide

Kolawole Olajide

Co-Founder & CEO

Federico Von Bary

Federico Von Bary

Co-Founder & COO

Eduardo Koloma

Eduardo Koloma

Chief Technology Officer

Vusi Khoza

Vusi Khoza

Head Of Experience Design

Zola Mbatha

Zola Mbatha

Head of Compliance

Riyaad Salasa

Riyaad Salasa

Technology Advisor

Mandlenkosi Ncube

Mandlenkosi Ncube

Finance and Reconciliations

Ashton Samuels

Ashton Samuels

Finance & Reconciliations

Sindiswa Mampondo

Sindiswa Mampondo

Compliance Analyst

Darren Semusemu

Darren Semusemu

Software Engineer

Kagiso Matlou

Kagiso Matlou

Software Engineer

Peniel Tesfaye

Peniel Tesfaye

Software Engineer

Adebola Olowolafe

Adebola Olowolafe

Software Engineer

Jakote Lejaha

Jakote Lejaha

Software Engineer

Tanaka Wekwete

Tanaka Wekwete

Software Engineer

Lunga Ntenga

Lunga Ntenga

UX Design

Tshepo Moloi

Tshepo Moloi

Key Individual

Kim Jansen

Kim Jansen

Content and Communications

Angela Nyasha

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

Senior Software Engineer (Backend)
Senior Software Engineer (Infrastructure)
Senior Software Engineer (Product)

Reach out to us at careers@sava.africa

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