Mercator

We are Mercator (pronounced MER-kay-tor; IPA: /mərˈkeɪtər/ in US English, /məˈkeɪtə/ in UK English). In Latin, Mercator means “merchant”—a fitting name for our mission of powering commerce through technology. Mercator is a fintech-focused venture studio dedicated to building transformative solutions and companies that address critical gaps in financial services across Africa. At the heart of our portfolio is CoreInfra (short for Core Infrastructure), a flagship company delivering the next generation of core banking and payment systems tailored for Africa’s unique needs. Vertically Integrated Product Suites >CardInfra – A comprehensive card issuing platform for banks and fintechs >TerminalInfra – A robust acquiring infrastructure for Financial institutions. >PayInfra – A white-label, embedded payments solution that enables any business to become a fintech, powering wallet-based transactions, smart authorization flows, and merchant‑specific use cases. Who We Serve Banks – Looking to modernize their payments infrastructure. Other Financial Institutions (OFIs) – Including fintech startups, microfinance banks, and payment service providers. Medium to Large Enterprises – Seeking custom‑branded financial infrastructure to power embedded finance experiences.