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Top 5 Crypto Startups Hiring in Africa in 2023; Explore Career in Blockchain/Web3

With highly educated young people in the region and limited job opportunities, the crypto industry is proving to be a lucrative career choice.
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Top 5 Crypto Startups Hiring in Africa in 2023; Explore Career in Blockchain/Web3

According to a report by Chainalysis, Africa is one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto markets.

According to the Global Crypto Adoption Index, Nigeria and Kenya are ranked 11 and 19, respectively, in the world for crypto adoption and usage.

With highly educated young people in the region and limited job opportunities in traditional industries, the crypto industry is proving to be a lucrative career choice.

Here’s a list of crypto startups that are hiring in Africa:

1. VALR – South Africa’s Leading Cryptocurrency Platform

Website: https://careers.valr.com/
Employees: 51-200
HQ: Johannesburg, South Africa
Founded: 2018
Founders Badi Sudhakaran, Farzam Ehsani, Theo Bohnen

VALR is a digital asset platform that enables users to effortlessly and securely buy, sell, store, and transfer crypto-assets. Their mission is to bridge the gap between the fiat banking system and the world of crypto assets.

2. MKOBO – Building the Borderless Bank for Economically Active Africans

Website: http://www.mkobobank.com
Employees: 11-50
HQ: Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
Founded: 2021
Founder: Habeeb Adeokun
Job Board: https://angel.co/company/mkobo-1/jobs

MKOBO is a licenced digital bank that provides Africans with fair and inexpensive financial services. Its objective is to provide financial solutions that are simple, transparent, and cheap by harnessing technology to minimise the complexity and expenses associated with traditional banking services.

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3. Calystral Games – Online Games (Synergy of Serra)

Website: calystral.com
Employees: 11-50
HQ: Germany
Job Board: https://angel.co/company/calystral-games

Synergy of Serra, a deckbuilding trading card game, is being developed by Calystral Games. This is a free-to-play game that emphasises talent over pay-to-win.

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4. Zowasel  – Supply Chain Management

Website: zowasel.com
Employees: 11–50 people
HQ: Lagos, Nigeria; Delaware, United States
Job Board: https://angel.co/company/zowasel

Zowasel’s goal is to develop sustainable value chains. They are using data science and artificial intelligence to boost small farmers’ production, sustainability, and profitability. Zowasel provide farmers with real-time market information as well as supply chain transparency.

5. Hashed Emergent –  Empowering Founders From Emerging Markets

Website: www.hashedem.com
Employees: 11-50 people
HQ: Bangalore
Job Board: https://angel.co/company/hashed-emergent

Hashed is a global early-stage venture fund that invests in and backs founders who are paving the way for the future of blockchain and cryptocurrency.

It is a collection of venture capital funds and blockchain advisory firms dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs who are innovating in the crypto domain. Based in South Korea, the United States, Singapore, Thailand, and India, Hashed has incubated and invested in teams such as Axie Infinity, The Sandbox, Cosmos, dYdX, Matter Labs, Aptos, MakerDAO, etc.

Also Read: Top Undervalued Crypto Coins To Invest In January 2023

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Dhirendra Kumar

Dhirendra is a writer, producer, and journalist who has worked in the media industry for more than 3 years. A technology enthusiast, a curious person who loves to research and know about things. When he is not working, you can find him reading and understanding the world through the lens of the Internet.

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