Connecting Global Businesses to Emerging Markets.
BitRamp is a cross-border payment platform focused on emerging markets. We help businesses send funds faster, at better rates, to local accounts in Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.
Founded by Industry Veterans with
Deep Emerging Market ExpertiseBitRamp was founded by payment industry veterans with over a decade of cross-border experience. Our team comes from leading global payment companies and financial institutions, with deep expertise in the complexities and opportunities of emerging market payments.
In 2024, we launched BitRamp to bridge the gap between global businesses and consumers in emerging markets. We believe that every business, regardless of location, deserves access to fast, affordable, and transparent payment solutions.
Building the Future of Global Payments
Our Purpose
Making every cross-border payment faster, cheaper, and more transparent.
Our Aspiration
Breaking down financial barriers between emerging markets and the rest of the world, so consumers and businesses in Africa, the Middle East, and beyond enjoy the same payment experience as developed markets.
Our Values
Local-First
Deeply embedded in each market's local payment ecosystem, rather than simply overlaying international solutions.
Speed Matters
We pursue real-time settlement, not the T+3 industry standard.
Trust & Transparency
Transparent exchange rates, transparent fees, transparent status. Every step of every transaction is clearly visible.
A Team of Seasoned Payment Experts
With deep emerging market expertise and a passion for building the future of global payments.
Ivan Chen
Founder & CEO
Ivan Chen brings over a decade of fintech experience, having served as Global Business Director at Nexgo and in senior roles at Unlimit, gaining deep expertise in cross-border payments and emerging market operations. Perceiving that the real barrier to capital flow is often a gap in trust and understanding, he founded BitRamp in 2024 to build an efficient, transparent, and inclusive payment gateway for Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America—ensuring every transaction reaches its true destination.
Mandy Liu
Co-Founder
Mandy Liu brings over a decade of experience from the Bank of China, specializing in international finance, equities, funds, and asset management—an excellent banker who deeply understands the rigor and efficiency of traditional finance. She channeled her solid financial acumen into BitRamp from its inception, leading financing strategy and operations to ensure every cross-border transaction is backed by the stability of a top-tier financial institution.
Felix Ogigai
Head of Operations
Felix Ogigai is a battle-tested expert in the crypto space, having led operations at industry giants like CoinCola and OKX, where he consistently drove efficiency and innovation in fast-paced markets with a deep understanding of OTC finance. Now at BitRamp, he channels his strategic and problem-solving skills into building an agile, customer-first operational engine that powers every cross-border transaction.
Kendall Sim
Customer Success Manager
Kendall Sim is a versatile explorer in the blockchain space, having contributed to the STEPN community and immersed herself in GameFi and a Latin American payment gateway project. She now translates this cross-disciplinary experience into a deep understanding of client needs, committed to being a reliable bridge connecting global capital with emerging market opportunities.
Pablo
LATAM Manager
Pablo is a proactive professional with extensive experience in the cryptocurrency ecosystem and payment since 2017, backed by a strong track record managing operations at different platforms. He has a solid track record of expanding businesses in the Latin American market, localizing products, and managing regulatory compliance, along with a deep technical mastery of protocols. He is strongly committed to sustainable business growth, local merchant loyalty, and maximum satisfaction for the user community.
A Timeline of Growth & Innovation
From humble beginnings to becoming a leader in emerging market payments.
2022
Established roots in Nigeria and Kenya, solved local payment challenges, launched local collection and T+1 cross-border settlement, earning initial recognition.
2023
Expanded to MENA and Latin America, added 20+ new currency supports, rapid growth in customers and transaction volume.
2024
Rebranded to BitRamp, expanded partnerships, entered North African and Middle Eastern markets.
2025
Continuously upgrading systems and services, expanding the team and service levels, laying the foundation for global expansion.
2026
Build core competitiveness, vigorously develop key markets, and carry out product iteration and upgrading.