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Nigerian Fintech Startup, Thepeer Shuts Down Amid Compliance, Market Challenges

by Joan Aimuengheuwa
April 2, 2024
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Nigerian Fintech Startup, Thepeer Shuts Down Amid Compliance, Market Challenges
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Thepeer, a three-year-old Nigerian fintech startup, has announced its decision to shut down operations after struggling with compliance issues and slow market acceptance, opting to return capital to investors.

Founded on a mission to enhance digital payments, Thepeer sought to provide an API-based payment layer facilitating seamless money transfers between digital wallets and enabling direct payments for goods and services. However, despite its innovative approach, the startup encountered challenges that ultimately led to its closure.

One of the primary obstacles faced by Thepeer was compliance issues, which impeded the company’s ability to onboard key wallet providers and maintain services effectively. Despite initial efforts to secure licenses and scale regulatory frameworks, compliance remained a persistent challenge, hindering the startup’s growth and operational efficiency.

Thepeer struggled with the slow adoption of wallets as a viable payment option, necessitating extensive resources and efforts to educate consumers and businesses about its value proposition. While the startup’s API-based payments layer promised enhanced interoperability and streamlined transactions, widespread acceptance remained elusive, contributing to its struggle to gain traction in the market.

In light of these challenges, Thepeer’s leadership faced a key decision regarding the company’s future direction. After careful deliberation, Thepeer concluded that returning the remaining capital to investors was the most prudent course of action, pointing to the closure of the startup’s operations.

Michael Okoh and Chike Ononye, the founders of Thepeer, expressed their gratitude to customers, employees, investors, and the tech community for their support and contributions throughout the journey. Despite the setback, the company remain focused on maintaining the platform in maintenance mode while actively seeking opportunities for its future revitalization.

The startup’s closure comes nearly two years after it raised $2.1 million in a seed round led by Raba Partnership, noting the initial optimism and investor confidence in its vision. However, despite early funding and strategic partnerships, Thepeer’s inability to overcome regulatory issues and market challenges ultimately led to its downfall.

Thepeer bids farewell to the fintech sector with its closure reiterating the complexities and uncertainties inherent in the startup industry. The startup will now realign its focus and pursue new opportunities in technology and innovation.

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