Fintech payments

Helicarrier (prev Buycoins)

Website
Founded 2017Origin source ↗Checked 2026-09-15

Overview

Helicarrier (previously Buycoins) is building cryptocurrency infrastructure for Africa.

Sendcash is an app that lets Africans in the diaspora send money back home. Buycoins is the easiest place to buy, sell, and manage your cryptocurrency portfolio.

Company description As recorded 2026-11-08
LinkedIn
Fintech paymentsMarketplaceConsumersConsumerTransaction fee

Founders & team

Previously Bitkoin Africa, BuyCoins, Buycoins, Helicarrier

Company history As recorded 2026-11-08
30team members reported
Source-reported As recorded 2026-09-15

Founded 2017 · Source

News & product activity

Sources & observations

Y Combinator

Profile depthverified profile
Website observationsite error
Last website check2026-11-11
Location · source statedLondon, England, United Kingdom; LA, Nigeria
Pricing evidenceNo pricing page confirmed
Maturity: Not assessed · 3 of 6 areas documented

Source-based assessment · automated evidence rules

The latest website check does not confirm this company’s website.

Maturity is an evidence-based assessment, not a success rating. It may understate the current stage where evidence is limited. Coverage records documented areas, not a complete or independently audited company history.

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