Carl Wazen

Carl Wazen is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Yoco, a growing African fintech company that enables small businesses to process payments. Prior to founding Yoco in 2015, he spent 7 years working as a management consultant and private equity investor across Africa and the Middle East, specifically helping telecom operators expand their footprint during the continent's telecoms boom.1

Professional Background

Current Role:: Co-founder and Chief Business Officer at Yoco13

Key Achievements::

• Helped drive Yoco's growth to over 200,000 merchants
• Raised $107M in funding from notable investors like Dragoneer, Partech, and Breyer Capital
• Instrumental in positioning Yoco as a top 250 most promising fintech company by CB Insights for three consecutive years1

Personal Details

• Location: Cape Town, South Africa
• Education: Graduated from the American University of Beirut2
• Professional Focus: Rethinking small business commerce and building inclusive financial tools for self-employed entrepreneurs1

Carl's professional mission centers on unlocking economic opportunities and making commerce more accessible across Africa and the Middle East.1