Raenest, a global fintech company in Africa, is hosting its flagship event, Raenest Exchange 2025, on October 9 in Lagos, Nigeria which will bring together global thinkers, from founders and freelancers to investors and creators, to define the future of work, wealth, and digital opportunity across Africa.
Set to attract thousands of attendees, the event will feature keynotes, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities focused on building global careers, scaling startups across borders, and unlocking Africa-focused investment opportunities. A major announcement from Raenest will also be unveiled, signalling the start of a new chapter for the company, its community, and Africans everywhere.
“Raenest Exchange is a global moment on African soil,” said Victor Alade, CEO and Co-founder of Raenest. “It’s where the Raenest and Geegpay community comes together to exchange ideas, forge connections, and witness what we’re building next.”
Speakers include Kelly Monahan, Managing Director of the Upwork Research Institute; Courtney Allen, a leading voice in the global freelance community; Lexi Novitske, General Partner at Norrsken22; Richard Oyome, Co-founder & COO of Raenest, Gbenga Ajayi, Partner at QED Investors; Tage Kene-Okafor from TechCrunch; Omoalhaja Abiola, Founder of Skill Afrika; Benjamin Dada, Founder of Condia; Kola Aina, Founding partner at Ventures Platform; and Tobi Otokiti (VP of Product, Raenest).
By curating these diverse perspectives and sessions, Raenest Exchange reinforces the company’s mission: enabling Africans to work, earn, and thrive without borders. The day will conclude with networking sessions and an after-party for attendees to connect in a more relaxed setting.
For more details and to secure your spot at Raenest Exchange 2025, visit www.raenest.com/exchange2025
About Raenest:
Raenest is a global financial platform designed for Africa’s professionals and businesses to manage money without borders. With Raenest, users can open multi-currency accounts (USD, GBP, EUR), receive international payments, access virtual and physical dollar cards, and pay for services worldwide with ease. Our mission is to put Africans in control of their finances wherever their journey takes them, enabling them to manage money across borders securely, affordably and faster.
For more information, visit www.raenest.com.
About Geegpay:
Geegpay is Raenest’s flagship product, built to help Africa’s freelancers, creators, and remote workers manage money globally. With Geegpay, users get named foreign bank accounts (USD, GBP, EUR), virtual and physical dollar cards, and fast, affordable cross-border payments — making it easy to receive, send, and spend without borders.
For more information, visit www.geegpay.africa.
