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LAGOS, Nigeria & Dubai, UAE - Nov. 19, 2025: Cash Messenger and FasterCapital today announced a strategic partnership through the Equitypilot program to accelerate Cash Messenger’s peer-to-peer banking rollout across Nigeria and broader African markets, addressing widespread cash access gaps by combining startup innovation with FasterCapital’s global acceleration and funding resources. Market opportunity & problem statement Millions across Africa lack easy access to bank branches or ATMs, creating persistent friction for cash deposits, withdrawals and person-to-person settlement. Nigeria’s large unbanked and underbanked population, uneven POS agent coverage and slow bank settlement windows create a sizable white space for alternative cash-access models. With financial inclusion a priority for regulators and fintech investors, the demand for reliable, on-demand cash services and interoperable P2P settlement is growing rapidly. Startup solution & differentiation Cash Messenger is a peer-to-peer banking platform that connects customers who need immediate cash services with verified agents and everyday users acting as payment facilitators. The app enables payments to recipients without bank accounts or prior digital presence, supports instant agent settlement, and allows any verified user to operate as an agent without extra fees. Designed for low-bandwidth environments and agent networks, Cash Messenger’s model reduces customer travel, converts idle liquidity into service capacity, and expands access to cash services across urban and rural corridors. Early pilots demonstrate strong user adoption and repeat transaction rates, validating the product-market fit in test cities. FasterCapital partnership value Through the Equitypilot program, Cash Messenger gains tailored technical, legal and fundraising support, including product refinement, compliance advisory for Central Bank of Nigeria licensing, and access to FasterCapital’s investor …