The Lagos Edition of GITEX Nigeria 2025 witnessed several Techpreneurs, Tech Startups showing to display what they offer, Softgem was not left out, Joseph Obisanya, Head of Technical Sales at Softgem, revealed a groundbreaking banking solution that promises to transform financial technology across Africa.
“Finlake allows you to own a bank – digital or traditional – within zero to six weeks,” Obasesan told Journalists at the exhibition. “We provide a complete banking infrastructure, from digital wallets to KYC modules, all integrated through simple API connections.”
Discussing the platform’s unique value proposition, Obisanya emphasized its cost-effectiveness: “We’re charging just $0.54 for 10,000 API calls, compared to market rates of around $0.02 per API call which means it would have taken you about $200 to get that same API call on other providers. This makes sophisticated banking technology accessible to startups and developers.”
The platform supports multiple sectors including banking, insurance, gaming, and financial technology, offering a one-to-three-month trial period and AWS platform integration at no initial cost.
“Our goal is to democratize financial technology,” Obisanya stated. “We’ve handled all complex compliance requirements, allowing businesses to focus on innovation.”
Softgem’s Finlake represents a significant leap in making sophisticated banking infrastructure rapidly deployable and affordable across emerging markets.
