Nigerian wealth management platform Piggyvest has achieved a historic milestone on the international stage, securing a spot on CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026 list. The award marks the platform’s third consecutive year earning a place on the prestigious global benchmark, following its previous inclusions in 2024 and 2025.
Compiled by global media outlet CNBC in partnership with market research firm Statista, the 2026 list evaluated over 3,500 companies across 25,000 data points. Out of 500 total honorees worldwide, Piggyvest was featured in the Wealth Technology category—standing as the only African company represented in that specific segment alongside global giants like Robinhood, Bankrate, Tiger Brokers, and Wealthsimple.
A Decade of Growth & Scale
The global recognition arrives shortly after Piggyvest celebrated its 10th anniversary. Founded in 2016 as a simple automated savings tool, the platform has expanded into a comprehensive wealth management suite providing savings, investments, and financial planning services.
Key Performance Highlights:
- User Base: Over 6 million users actively saving and investing on the platform.
- Capital Disbursed: Paid back over ₦3 trillion to users over its ten-year operation.
- Real-time Velocity: Currently processes over ₦61,000 in savings every single second.
What the Leadership Had to Say
Piggyvest’s executive co-founders emphasized that the global award reflects the deep trust built with their local user base:
“Being recognised for the third consecutive year means a great deal to us because it’s built on the trust millions of people have placed in Piggyvest over the last decade… We remain committed to earning that trust every day.”
— Odun Eweniyi, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer
“Sitting alongside some of the world’s leading wealth technology companies reinforces something we’ve always believed: products built for African users can meet the highest global standards and can compete with the very best in the world.”
— Somto Ifezue, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
“Over the last decade, we’ve evolved from helping people save money to building a platform that supports wealth creation at every stage of the journey.”
— Joshua Chibueze, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer
The Wealth Technology Landscape
CNBC and Statista define the Wealth Technology segment as platforms delivering digital trading, portfolio management, and automated tools that drive wealth preservation and creation.
While the majority of recognized companies operate out of North America and Europe, Piggyvest’s continuous inclusion highlights how African fintech startups are transitioning from solving basic payment/inclusion gaps to building sophisticated financial platforms capable of operating at global standards.
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