A full stack, white-label merchant services platform for banks and financial institutions to deliver digital-first payments and SME tools across Africa.
Littlefish is a full stack, white-label merchant services platform built for banks and financial institutions serving SMEs/MSMEs across Africa.
It extends existing acquiring and banking infrastructure, rather than replacing it, and supports digital-first merchant operations across in-store and online channels. Key capabilities include:
Available on Web and (mobile-first experience).
Target users include acquiring banks and financial institutions that want to offer digital-first merchant services to SME customers.
Notable in the African market context, the company is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, was founded in 2020, and raised a $9.5M Series A (March 2026) led by Partech, with participation from TLCOM, Flourish Ventures, and Proparco.
DD Dave found 2 key people at Littlefish, including 2 C-Suite. See how we get product data
NG · 3 reviews
Jun 4, 2026
The full-stack approach means we didn't have to patch together multiple vendors. From payment acceptance to settlement and merchant management, everything works seamlessly under our own brand.
DD Dave found that Littlefish has raised $12M across 3 rounds, backed by 4 investors. Their latest round was a Series A in Mar 2026. See how we get product data
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