Our Story

Built for Africa.
Built for Business.

We saw businesses across East Africa held back by slow, expensive, and fragmented payment systems. Zylo was built to change that — a single platform connecting local transactions to global markets, simply and securely.

Zylo team working on payments infrastructure

How We Got Here

Making Payments Simple, Secure, and Borderless

Many businesses struggled with slow transactions, high fees, and complicated systems that made local and cross-border trade difficult. That challenge inspired a simple idea: build a platform designed around the real needs of businesses — not banks.

From that vision, Zylo was born. A platform dedicated to connecting people, simplifying payments, and giving businesses the freedom to reach beyond borders. Today, we continue that mission — making payments faster, safer, and smarter so you can focus on growing your business.

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The Idea
Founders identify the payment gap facing African SMEs — fragmented systems, high fees, no single reliable platform.
Platform Launch
Zylo launches with core payment processing, M-Pesa integration, and card acquiring for Kenyan businesses.
Cross-Border & Compliance
Regulatory compliance secured. Cross-border payments and bulk disbursements added. First 50 businesses onboarded.
Scaling Across Africa
100+ businesses live. Expanding into Tanzania, Uganda, and Nigeria. PCI-DSS Level 1 certified

Our Principles

The Values That Drive Every Decision

These are not wall posters. They are the standards we hold ourselves to every day — in the products we build, the support we give, and the relationships we keep.

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Customer-First Mindset

We build around real business problems. Every feature, every update, every support response is shaped by what our customers actually need to grow.

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Meaningful Innovation

Technology only matters when it solves something real. We build tools that remove friction, open doors, and give businesses a genuine edge.

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Open Communication

No hidden fees, no confusing terms. We share clear information about pricing, performance, and how your money moves — always.

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Uncompromising Security

Security is not a feature — it is the foundation. We exceed compliance standards, monitor every transaction, and never cut corners where trust is at stake.

100+
Businesses Onboarded
5
African Markets Served
99.98%
Platform Uptime
24/7
Customer Support

Connect with your ideal customers efficiently

  • Zylo helps you tailor payment solutions to match your business needs, making transactions smoother, faster, and more reliable every time.

  • Our tools adapt to your workflow and customer habits, ensuring payments are handled seamlessly while supporting growth and operational efficiency.

Personalized Strategy

Reach Your Customers Effortlessly

Zylo helps your business accept payments from the right customers, anytime and anywhere. Our platform ensures smooth, secure, and reliable transactions that keep your operations flowing.

We provide flexible payment solutions that adapt to your business model, supporting local and international customers while simplifying collections, reconciliations, and reporting.

With Zylo, every transaction becomes an opportunity to build trust, improve customer experience, and grow your business without limits.