BMONI, an AI-powered financial platform built to empower Africa’s young professionals and entrepreneurs, will officially launch in Nigeria in the third week of October 2025.
Founded by Jørn Lyseggen, the entrepreneur behind Meltwater and MEST Africa, BMONI combines artificial intelligence, Stablecoins, and patented biometric technology to deliver secure, borderless, and compliant financial services.
The company holds 22 global patents for its biometric identification system, ensuring every transaction is verified and protected with world-class encryption.
Users will be able to open multi-currency accounts, save in US dollars, and use virtual or physical Mastercard debit cards accepted at over 100 million merchants worldwide.
The platform’s design focuses on providing global access to Nigerians who increasingly work, earn, and invest beyond borders.
“Nigeria represents the beating heart of Africa’s tech revolution,” Lyseggen said. “Our mission is to equip this generation with world-class financial tools to enable active participation in the global economy.”
Advisors describe BMONI as the next stage of African fintech evolution—merging Silicon Valley innovation with deep African market insight. With more than 70 percent of Nigerians under 35 and monthly fintech transactions exceeding ₦9 trillion, the platform aims to tap a digital-first generation seeking stable assets, smarter savings, and global mobility.
BMONI’s Lagos launch will include community events and sponsorship of Moonshot Africa 2025, the continent’s top innovation summit. By choosing Nigeria as its first market, the company signals confidence in the country’s role as Africa’s fintech leader and sets the stage for an era where artificial intelligence and financial inclusion work hand in hand to build a borderless digital economy.
