Bumpa- Nominated for Start-Up of the Year at the MOI Awards

Bumpa is a Nigerian fintech that equips informal and small retail merchants with digital tools to manage their businesses efficiently.

Through a single mobile app, merchants can set up e-commerce websites, manage inventory, track sales activity, and accept both local and international payments.

Its smartphone-friendly dashboard offers business insights and customer relationship management tailored to low-bandwidth environments.

In 2022, Bumpa raised a $4 million seed round led by Base10 Partners, fueling its ambition to digitize Africa’s informal retail sector. Since launching, it has helped over 70,000 businesses across Nigeria scale operations and grow sales.

In early 2025, the company extended its ecosystem by acquiring PaperCloud, a platform for creators and freelancers, deepening its position as a unified business management tool.

Bumpa’s intuitive technology stack helps merchants transition from informal selling to professional digital commerce seamlessly.

By combining inventory control, online storefronts, and analytics, Bumpa is reshaping grassroots entrepreneurship. I

ts reputation rests on product simplicity married to tangible business impact in a region hungry for accessible digitization.