Busha is one of Africa’s leading digital asset platforms. We are on a mission to onboard millions of Africans into the crypto economy and are building software and services that will enable our users to experience the blockchain-enabled future of finance. Our customers are at the centre of everything we do, and we are obsessed with creating a pleasant experience throughout their entire crypto journey.
Location: Nigeria, Lagos, Lekki
Employees: 11-50
Total raised: $4.2M
Founded date: 2019
Investors 7
| Date | Name | Website |
| - | Nexo Ventu... | nexo.com |
| 08.02.2022 | Musha Vent... | mushaventu... |
| - | Kube VC | kubevc.com |
| - | Luno Exped... | lunoexpedi... |
| - | Kepple Afr... | kepple-afr... |
| - | DCG Expedi... | expedition... |
| - | Cadenza Ve... | cadenza.vc |
Funding Rounds 1
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 24.11.2021 | Seed | $4.2M | - |
Mentions in press and media 9
| Date | Title | Description |
| 07.10.2025 | Kenya’s landmark crypto bill now awaits Ruto’s assent to become law | Kenya is on the verge of introducing its first cryptocurrency law after its Parliament passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill, 2025, at its third reading on Tuesday. The legislation, which now awaits President William Ruto’s... |
| 03.10.2025 | 7 African startups transforming learning, labour, lifestyles, and local trade | 7 African startups reinventing healthcare, employee management, e-commerce, and education Startups On Our Radar spotlights African startups solving African challenges with innovation. In our previous edition, we featured seven game-changing... |
| 16.09.2025 | ABAN and Accelerate Africa launch “Moonshot Week” bundle tickets: One pass, three landmark events in Lagos (Oct 11–18, 2025) | The African Business Angels Network (ABAN), Accelerate Africa, and TechCabal today announced the Moonshot Week Bundle—a single ticket that unlocks a full week of high-impact programming in Lagos from October 11–18, 2025. The bundle is desig... |
| 08.12.2021 | Techpoint Awards 2021: And the nominees are… | Share this article: [Updated on December 15, 2021]: Payourse requested to be removed as a finalist in The Most Outstanding Crypto Exchange category. [Updated on December 14, 2021]: The Most Outstanding Logistics Startup 2021 was renamed Mos... |
| 24.11.2021 | DEAL: Nigerian-crypto exchange startup, Busha raises $4.2 million seed funding for pan-African expansion | --> --> Busha, a Nigerian crypto-exchange platform that helps users buy, sell, and manage their cryptocurrency portfolio has raised $4.2 million seed funding. The round was led by Jump Capital with participation from Cadenza Ventures,... |
| 23.11.2021 | After bootstrapping for almost 3 years, Nigerian crypto exchange, Busha raises $4.2m seed for Africa-wide expansion | Nigerian crypto exchange, Busha just announced a $4.2m seed fund after bootstrapping for almost three years, and growing a 200k+ user base. CPO, Moyo Sodipo shares future plans. |
| 23.11.2021 | After bootstrapping for almost 3 years, Nigerian crypto exchange, Busha raises $4.2m seed for Africa-wide expansion | Share this article: In my run-ins with crypto experts, exchange founders, and enthusiasts, there are usually tales of losses that lead to their love for cryptocurrencies. These tales range from scams to losing access to their crypto wallets... |
| 23.11.2021 | African Bitcoin Exchange Busha Raises $4.2 Million Seed, Led By Jump Capital | Busha's team Busha |
| 11.11.2021 | Busha, a Leading Crypto-Exchange in Nigeria, Launches a New App – allows you to buy crypto from as low as N250 plus set recurring purchases and place limit buys and sells. | The new app, entirely rebuilt based on customer feedback, is poised to provide the best user experience for crypto beginners and more advanced users. Busha App Screens Today, Busha announced a new version of its crypto exchange mobile appli... |