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From Zero to 475,000 Users: Velmie & Metro Cable Unveil the Rise of Sierra Leone's Fastest-Growing Super App
To celebrate this achievement and share learnings with the African fintech community, Velmie and Metro Cable will host a live panel discussion on December 11. The webinar will cover the development journey behind Vult, the strategic decisions that enabled such rapid adoption, and practical insights for businesses looking to launch or scale digital financial solutions across the continent.
Cyril Macauley, Chief Product Officer at Metro Cable (Vult), commented:
"Collaborating with Velmie has significantly contributed to the advancement of our digital banking infrastructure. By utilizing Velmie's platform, we have developed a secure and user-friendly financial solution that enhances access to essential services, promoting greater financial inclusion. Velmie's robust technology aligns with our strategic objectives, providing a scalable framework that supports our commitment to fostering digital transformation and expanding financial services."
Slava Ivashkin, Founder & CEO of Velmie, added:
"Vult is a powerful example of what's possible when a modern banking core meets a strong market vision. Sierra Leone's rapid adoption underscores the immense potential of African fintech innovation. We're proud to support Metro Cable's mission and excited to share this journey with the broader fintech community."
Upcoming Webinar - December 11, 2025 at 1 PM CET/12 PM GMT: How Build High-Impact Digital Banking Solutions in Africa: Lessons from Velmie and Metro Cable
Join Velmie and Metro Cable for an in-depth panel discussion revealing how Vult became one of West Africa's fastest-growing digital finance super apps.
In this session, you will learn:
- The development journey and market milestones behind Vult
- How strategic provider integrations enabled a unified financial ecosystem
- The core factors behind Vult's rapid growth to 475,000+ users in its first year
- How African fintechs can speed up time-to-market and avoid common launch pitfalls
- Actionable recommendations for banks, fintechs, and MNOs driving digital transformation
Speakers:
Cyril Macauley - Chief Product Officer, Metro Cable / Vult
Ahmed Elomar - Partnership & Merchant Acquisition Lead, Metro Cable / Vult
Julia Prus - Growth Account Executive, Velmie
Carl-Johan Larsson - Partner, Velmie
Register for the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2917641580638/WN_OT0yUkdMRma7ovAEXlBjiQ
Velmie, Gynėjų g. 14, Vilnius, 03107, Lithuania
About Velmie
Velmie is a digital banking technology company supporting financial institutions and fintech innovators across Africa. The company helps financial institutions and fintechs launch scalable, secure, and customizable banking and fintech products through a modern modular core, ecosystem of integrations, and end-to-end delivery support. For more information, visit website and LinkedIn.
About Metro Cable / Vult
Metro Cable is a leading telecommunications provider in Sierra Leone and the company behind Vult, a super app offering digital financial services designed to increase financial inclusion and simplify everyday transactions for individuals and businesses.
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