WalaPay Closes $4.6 Million Seed Funding Round Led by General Venture Capital

Global payment infrastructure company WalaPay announced the closing of a $4.6 million seed funding round, led by General Venture Capital, with participation from Commerce Ventures, Polygon, AAF Management, Verda Ventures, NGC Ventures, FGV Capital, J² Ventures, Reflexive Capital, Big Brain Holdings, among others. WalaPay primarily provides infrastructure for cross-border payment scenarios, enabling account opening, fund collection, currency conversion, and global payments through a single integration. It connects underlying licenses, banking partners, and local payment networks, focusing on emerging markets such as Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The new funds will be used to acquire additional licenses, expand its banking partnerships, and grow its team.