Tether is a digital asset company and stablecoin issuer that operates the Tether platform and the USD₮ stablecoin. According to its official website, Tether provides blockchain enabled solutions that allow users to store, send, and receive value using digital tokens that are designed to mirror traditional currencies. In Africa, Tether has been an active strategic investor in early stage financial technology and crypto related businesses. Based on recorded transactions, Tether has participated in four funding rounds between June 2025 and May 2026, primarily at the seed stage and in unspecified venture rounds. These investments have focused on fintech and crypto and Web3 sectors, with a geographic emphasis on Nigeria and Kenya. Within this period, Tether has backed LemFi, a platform for sending money abroad with competitive exchange rates, Kotanipay, which enables cash in and cash out between stablecoins and African currencies, and Shiga, a borderless finance platform. This activity reflects a targeted interest in cross border payments, stablecoin access, and digital financial infrastructure for African users.
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