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Floatpays Inc

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Floatpays is an on-demand wage access platform that helps employees access, spend, save and manage their money. The problem we are solving is that more than 75% of the 12 million employed South African’s run out of money before the end of the month, 52% of those end up borrowing money to survive. Informal lending is the only option for most borr

Founded 2019Origin source ↗Checked 2026-09-15

Overview

Floatpays is an on-demand wage access platform that helps employees access, spend, save and manage their money.

The problem we are solving is that more than 75% of the 12 million employed South African’s run out of money before the end of the month, 52% of those end up borrowing money to survive. Informal lending is the only option for most borrowers, with interest rates anywhere between 30-50%. The story is the same in most African countries where payday/micro-lending has become the norm amongst lower-income earners.

Our app features include financial education, a budget planning tool, cash access, and voucher purchases all from wages earned but unpaid. We are currently working on a savings product to promote long-term financial resilience.

We launched our product in South Africa in July 2020 and plan to extend our reach into additional African countries in 2022 and beyond.

Company description As recorded 2026-11-08
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Founders & team

Previously FloatPays (Pty) Ltd, FloatPays

Company history As recorded 2026-11-08

Simon Ward

Founder

I am a passionate technologist and product builder. I get my energy from building products that disrupt existing markets and make a positive impact on how we live our lives. My experience includes 25 years as an entrepreneur and business leader in the fintech and eCommerce business verticals. I have worked globally and been fortunate enough to be part of a few business exits along the way. Brands include Play.com, Rakuten, Moonpig.com, Photobox.com, Prodigy Finance and most recently Floatpays.

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Location · source statedCape Town, WC, South Africa; Remote
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