Building the Future of African Payments

At Sailslab, we're on a mission to revolutionize how money moves across Africa. We believe in a future where cross-border payments are as simple as sending a text message — instant, affordable, and available to everyone.

Enugu, Nigeria

Founded 2023

10+ Countries

Making African Commerce Borderless

We're building Riro to solve the complex challenges of cross-border payments in Africa. Our goal is to make sending money across borders as easy as sending a text message, while ensuring the highest standards of security and compliance.

By leveraging cutting-edge technology and a deep understanding of African markets, we're creating a payment platform that works for everyone — from small businesses to large enterprises, from freelancers to everyday users.

50K+

Waitlist Sign-Ups

10+

African Countries

Hidden Fees

99.9%

Uptime Target

Key Milestones

2023

Sailslab Founded

Started with a clear mission: remove friction from African payments.

2024

Riro Conceived

Began building Riro, our flagship cross-border payment product.

2025

Waitlist Launch

Over 50,000 users joined the waitlist across 10+ African countries.

2026

Going Live

Riro begins onboarding its first users and expanding across the continent.

Our Values

Pan-African Vision

We're connecting countries, currencies, and communities across Africa — one payment at a time.

Security First

Bank-grade security and intelligent fraud prevention are at the core of everything we build.

User-Centered

We design for real people and real businesses — not hypothetical users in a spreadsheet.

Innovation

We're constantly pushing boundaries to make payments faster, cheaper, and more accessible.

Join Our Journey

We're a passionate team working to transform payments in Africa. We'd love to have you along for the ride — as a user, partner, or someone who shares our vision.