About LemFi
We are building what financial services should look like for the next generation of immigrants. A financial service app that understands you and cares for you.
Rian and Ridwan at our 2023 team retreat.
Every year, thousands of migrants move abroad to start new lives. Access to financial services is one of the biggest hurdles they face.
368%
The percentage increase in the number of Nigerians who were granted study visas by the U.K in 2021.
262,418
The number of new African immigrants in Canada (2016) who needed to send money back home.
2.1 million
2.1 million - The number of African immigrants from Sub-Saharan Africa in the U.S (2019).
0
The number of financial services app in Europe that allow African immigrants send and receive money from home.
Our mission
To improve the financial life of the next generation of immigrants.
Our backers
LemFi is backed by leading investors who share the same vision as us.
Meet some of our team members...
Our team is over 200+ strong. We combine experience of experts from some of the leading financial services and fintech companies—with high-growth technology companies. This combination gives us a special edge to give you the best service.
Mirela Oviatt
Vice President, Cards
Global
Edward Ilalokhoin
Head of Infrastructure
Canada
Mindy Salvati
Chief Compliance Officer
North America
Semiu Olugbokiki
Vice President, Engineering
United Kingdom
Janine Ross
UK MLRO
United Kingdom
Fisayo Olowo
Head of Customer Support
Nigeria
Heorhii Liapkalo
Head of Finance & Business Intelligence
Norway
Precious Oduro
Country Manager
Ghana
Fofah Oghenebrume
Head of Customer Support
United Kingdom
See for yourself how easy it is to be in control of your financial life with LemFi.
