Senegalese fintech, KaliSpot, focused on distribution infrastructure of financial services in West and Central Africa, has launched smart kiosks. These kiosks are designed as neighbourhood access points for self-service integrating a shared and hybrid infrastructure, cash-in and cash-out services for customers of banks, fintechs, and mobile money providers.
According to the start-up, the kiosks, named 1Net, are part of a broader strategy to make finance accessible without technological barriers or exclusions. As part of this growth dynamic, KaliSpot has signed its first distribution partnership with Solarix, a Congolese technology company, which will cover the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo, thereby strengthening its presence in the Congo Basin.
Powered by proprietary technology that combines shared infrastructure, conversational artificial intelligence in local languages, and biometric verification, KaliSpot 1Net kiosks aim to enable inclusivity.
The solution addresses the fragmentation and limitations of cash-in and cash-out services in urban areas during peak hours as well as in rural areas, providing wider access in what the founder of the start-up, Mika Diol, defines as “financial deserts”, noted the company.
The launch of the first units in Dakar paves the way for a large-scale rollout across Senegal throughout 2025, before expansion to other countries in the sub-region.
Furthermore, the company said it aims to build within three years, by relying on carefully selected partners, the first hybrid (physical and intelligent) proximity platform in West and Central Africa. A revolution in the relationship between consumers and financial services.
“This strategic partnership with KaliSpot reflects our commitment to building sustainable and interoperable infrastructure solutions in the DRC and Congo. Together, we will deploy technology that redefines access to financial services, while enhancing integration between the Congo Basin markets and the rest of Africa. We believe this alliance paves the way for a new stage of growth and transformation for our financial and technological ecosystems,” said Jacinthe Masamba, CEO of Solarix.
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