Cloud9 Raises $500K Pre-seed

Cloud9, based in Nairobi, Kenya, is a fintech startup focused on building digital banking and cross-border payment infrastructure for African businesses. The company has secured $500K in a pre-seed round, bringing its total funding to $1M.

Investors

Alliance, a crypto accelerator based in New York, provided the capital for this round.

Cloud9 Use of Funds

The funding will be utilized to support the development of new payment corridors, product improvements, the rollout of card services, and customer expansion efforts.

About Cloud9

Founded in 2025 by Tesh Mbaabu and Mesongo Sibuti, Cloud9 provides multi-currency accounts, international payments, payroll, bulk payments, and cards, leveraging stablecoins to facilitate cross-border transactions for businesses.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://cloud9.money

Company: Cloud9
Raised: $500K
Round: Pre-seed
Funding Date: October 7, 2026
Investors: Alliance
Software Category: Fintech
Source: https://weetracker.com/2026/10/07/kenyan-fintech-cloud9-raises-500k-alliance/