Message from our Chief Vision Officer

What a year 2024 has been. It had all the colors, beautiful moments, and several lessons too. As a company we have experienced several challenges coming out of the startup phase which sets us up  for an amazing 2025.

2024 saw us hit several milestones from a product perspective. We started the year with approval from Apple, allowing us to offer our app in the App Store. We launched our gateway solution for our b2b clients and introduced several innovative features such as payment links. We have made sure that the product remains scalable with even more key features and functionality coming early 2025 to position our company in a unique way.

From a regulatory standpoint, we have also started to aim for bigger goals such as officially submitting for financial licenses with the aspiration to become an officially licensed fintech platform in 2025.

We are very proud to have gone live with the main Xprizo app in several markets now and signed up important clients such as universities, supermarket chains, oil & gas companies, forex brokers, crypto exchanges and igaming companies. Such a mix of clientele confirms the relevance of the Xprizo product and further strengthens the drive for all the team to push even harder for a great 2025.

The primary mission for Xprizo for 2025 will be to use what we have built over the years and increase our processing volumes. We are certain this is achievable with the lineup of merchants waiting to be integrated and go live, moreover, we are confident that we will have an extensive user take-up thanks to the new features we will be launching in Q1. I don’t want to reveal or ruin any surprises, but I can say that within the first weeks of 2025 our users will have a complete fintech solution making us a one stop shop for all one’s financial needs. 

 
Company progress

Kicking off the year, Xprizo signed a progressive partnership with B2B iGaming software supplier, Blokotech. The deal enabled Blokotech to enhance and revolutionise its customer payment options in South East Asia and GCC. 

In Africa, Xprizo agreed to terms with pioneering sports betting operator 4BetNow to drive its expansion in the regulated Kenyan market. 4BetNow launched its retail and online operation in Kenya, with the company having major expansion plans for the country. This collaboration brought together intuitive technology and unparalleled expertise, setting a new standard in the gaming and payment solutions industry. 

In the summer, Xprizo amplified its global reach with the launch of its iOS app. This marked a significant milestone in the company’s growth and development as a fintech platform serving the underbanked and unbanked demographics. With the introduction of the iOS app, Xprizo’s network of users across all device types can now enjoy the full potential of the platform.

Announcements – Team growth

Over the course of the year, Xprizo has strengthened its already stellar line-up that is driving the business forward. First, the business unveiled Justin Farrin-Thorne as its new Head of Operations. A glittering career spanning more than 17 years in the hospitality industry has seen him hold influential roles with Starwood Hotels & Resorts in London, Scotland and Malta.

To support Xprizo’s global growth, Sintija Rimsa was appointed Head of Business Development to accelerate this expansion. Rimsa has spearheaded Xprizo’s strategy to deliver on core objectives, focusing on empowering gaming and leading industry companies to expand into emerging markets such as Africa, Asia, and LatAm.

To cap it all off, Yvonne Murithi joined the Xprizo family as Agent Account Manager. Her role involves supporting the Regional and Country Agent Manager. Her responsibilities revolve around maintaining a comprehensive oversight of agent activities, ensuring that all practices are in compliance with current regulations and adapting to future legislative changes.

Thought leadership

Xprizo’s expertise has made CVO an in-demand interviewer to share more about the company’s long-term goals and the development of the fintech space. Here are some of Richard’s interviews from the past 12 months.

Just ahead of London’s final ICE 365 iGaming show, Richard was interviewed by PaymentExpert to explain why fintech needs to take note of the Brazilian betting opportunity. He highlighted why fintechs should pay close attention to developments in Latin America. Read the full interview here.

During the busy event he managed to find a moment for an interview with The Gambling Files host Jon Bruford. He spoke about the way Xprizo helps businesses wanting to enter potentially difficult markets with transaction handling and people without access to traditional banking.  Read the full interview here.

European Gaming wanted to discover more about the origins of Xprizo and the goal of revolutionising the future of fintech. Read the full interview here.

Fintech podcast, Hipster Talks broke bread with Richard for an insightful conversation centred on revolutionising financial inclusion. Listen to the full interview here.

Before the SBC Summit in Lisbon, GBC Time interviewed Richard about Xprizo’s all-in-one payments platform that combines all functionality needed by merchants, agents and unbanked consumers within one seamless ecosystem. Read the full interview here.

Events

Xprizo has showcased its expertise and innovation at the leading events across the world within the iGaming and Fintech industries. Highlights include ICE London, Innovation Digital Economy Summit, SiGMA Eurasia, Africa Tech Summit, SiGMA Asia and Europe, iFX Thailand Teaser, JFEX Jordan, SBC Summit Lisbon, ABC Conclave, and Binance Blockchain Week. These appearances underline Xprizo’s commitment to driving industry progress on an international stage.