PayMeNow

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PayMeNow is a fintech startup that offers earned wage access (EWA)—allowing employees to withdraw a portion of their already-earned wages before payday, without interest or hidden fees. The platform also provides financial education, savings tools, and vouchers for essentials, helping users avoid predatory lending and build long-term financial stability.


Location: South Africa
Website: https://paymenow.live/
Sector: Finance
Funding Stage: Debt, Venture Round,
Total Funding ($m): 36.4
# of Founders: 2
Founding Year: 2019
Funding Year: 2025
Status: Active
YearAmountStageInvestors
2023$14mDebtRand Merchant Bank
2025$22.4mVenture RoundStandard Bank Group
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Deon Nobrega
Co-Founder & CEO
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Debt $14m
Rand Merchant Bank

Venture Round $22.4m
Standard Bank Group



News
https://launchbaseafrica.com/2025/07/07/south-africas-paymenow-secures-22-4m-to-expand-earned-wage-access-across-africa/