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Verto named among UK's fastest growing tech firms. Verto, a leading global financial technology company that is revolutionizing cross-border payments for businesses, has been recognized as one of the 50 fastest-growing tech companies in the United Kingdom in the prestigious Deloitte Technology Fast 50 UK 2025 list. This honour underscores Verto's rapid growth trajectory and its expanding influence on Africa's digital economy, particularly in Kenya, where fintech innovation plays a pivotal role in driving trade and financial inclusion. Verto's platform offers businesses a seamless way to send, receive, and exchange money globally, facilitating cross-border trade across Africa and beyond. In Kenya, the fintech company enables businesses to connect to over 200 international markets, access multi-currency accounts, and execute international transactions with ease, transparency, and efficiency. This support is essential for African enterprises looking to expand and compete in the global market, with the company supporting over $25 billion in annual transactions. "We are incredibly honored to be named by Deloitte as one of the fastest-growing tech companies in the UK," says Ola Oyetayo, CEO and Co-Founder of Verto. "This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to solving the challenges of cross-border payments for businesses in emerging markets. Kenya, in particular, remains a cornerstone of our African operations, and we are dedicated to supporting Kenyan SMEs, exporters, and fintechs as they scale across borders." Oyetayo notes that Verto's growth is driven by the company's mission to make international payments more frictionless, inclusive, and affordable for all businesses, particularly in Africa. "Africa's economic potential lies in its ability to engage in seamless trade, both within the continent and globally," he adds. "By simplifying global payments, we are unlocking that potential, starting with countries like Kenya, where innovation and entrepreneurship are flourishing." As part of its broader commitment to driving Africa's digital transformation, Verto continues to invest in initiatives that empower local innovators and entrepreneurs. Through the annual Verto Awards, the company recognizes and supports high-impact, early-stage startups transforming cross-border payments, foreign exchange, and digital commerce across Africa. The 2025 Verto Awards will culminate in a high-profile gala event in Nairobi on November 27, 2025,where top innovators from across the continent will be celebrated. The awards are a key component of Verto's long-term mission to accelerate Africa's digital economy by removing cross-border financial friction and supporting scalable, sustainable innovation. "Through the Verto Awards, we are equipping the next generation of African entrepreneurs with global visibility and tangible resources to scale," notes Oyetayo. This accolade further strengthens Verto's presence in Kenya, which serves as a key hub for the company's operations. Verto continues to work closely with banks, fintechs, and large corporations to simplify foreign exchange and international transfers, helping businesses navigate the complexities of cross-border transactions. Additionally, the company is exploring new partnerships in Kenya, reinforcing its role as a UK-born fintech with a strong focus on the African market.

Verto deepens West African presence with new Lagos hub. Global B2B payments platform Verto has launched a new strategic office in Lagos, deepening its commitment to the Nigerian and West African markets. The new office, located in Victoria Island, will serve as Verto's hub for the region, focusing on enhancing local customer support, strengthening real-time Naira liquidity, and developing new, tailored products. Austin Okpagu, Country Director for Verto Nigeria, described the country as "Africa's largest and most innovative fintech hub" and the "natural anchor" for the company's regional operations. "This hub allows us to respond faster to client needs, craft solutions tailored to local markets, and work even more closely with regulators and financial partners across the region," Okpagu stated. Verto, which processes over $25 billion in annual global transactions, already supports more than 5,000 Nigerian and African businesses. The company stated the new hub, which employs over 25 professionals, will also support the rollout of new solutions like Verto Atlas and enable closer engagement with local financial partners. Ola Oyetayo, Co-founder and CEO of Verto, called the launch an "exciting milestone." "It reflects our commitment to fostering innovation, creating new opportunities for growth, and providing the financial infrastructure companies need to thrive in an increasingly connected regional economy," said Oyetayo. Go to TECHTRENDSKE.co.ke for more tech and business news from the African continent.