Do you know the informal sector in Francophone Africa?In the bustling markets of Francophone Africa, the powerful yet often overlooked informal sector is teeming with activity. It encompasses 14 million merchants, half of whom are actively seeking financial solutions to support their growth. This vast and underexploited market is ripe for disruption.I am a 25-year-old entrepreneur at the helm of Waribei, a start-up that is at the forefront of financial innovation in this region. My company utilizes an innovative approach: Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) B2B, a concept barely explored here but one that opens up unprecedented prospects in what I like to consider a blue ocean of possibilities.My international journey has taken me from Brazil, where I gained valuable experience helping merchants finance their inventory, to Francophone Africa, where I now lead Waribei with a clear vision. Our mission is to transform the informal sector, to structure it into an ecosystem where access to financial tools is simplified, enabling merchants to thrive.I aim to support the informal sector in Francophone Africa in its natural transition to a flourishing ecosystem where each merchant has access to the necessary financial tools to prosper. At Waribei, we do not just support the success of merchants; we commit to being the catalysts of an economic revolution, promoting the autonomy and expansion of small businesses throughout the region.Together, we can build a future where the informal sector is no longer synonymous with limitation but with extraordinary potential.