Timeline
Everything that's happened at MaliSwap, and everything we're aiming for next - milestones, launches, and the growth targets that mark where we're headed.
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Achieved Milestone 6 Months Before Launch · Other Secure Regulatory Approvals
Obtain the required licensing and regulatory sign-off in our initial markets ahead of going live.
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Past Event Jan 15, 2026 · Milestone Company Incorporated in Kenya
MaliSwap Limited officially registered, laying the legal foundation for the platform.
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Past Event Feb 10, 2026 · Funding Seed Funding Round Closed
Closed our seed round, giving us the runway to build out the core platform and compliance engine.
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Past Event Mar 20, 2026 · Product Core Platform & KYC/AML Engine Completed
Finished building the core transfer engine and identity verification system that powers every transaction.
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Achieved Milestone 3 Months Before Launch · Product Complete Platform & Compliance Build
Finish building the core transfer engine, KYC/AML systems, and security infrastructure that will power every transaction.
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Past Event May 5, 2026 · Partnership Kenya Payout Partnership Signed
Signed our first payout partnership, connecting MaliSwap directly to M-Pesa for instant delivery in Kenya.
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Achieved Milestone 1 Month Before Launch · Partnership Lock In Payout Partnerships
Finalize partnerships with mobile money and bank payout providers across our first corridors.
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Past Event Jun 21, 2026 · Product Soft Launch: UAE & US to Kenya
Opened our first two corridors to waitlist members — UAE to Kenya and US to Kenya are now live.
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Achieved Milestone Launch Day · Other Launch Day
MaliSwap officially goes live, opening our first corridors to waitlist members.
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Past Event Aug 15, 2026 · Milestone US to Nigeria Corridor Opens
Expanding initial scale with a new payout corridor connecting the US to Nigeria.
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Past Event Oct 1, 2026 · Milestone UAE to Nigeria Corridor Opens
Second Nigeria corridor goes live, connecting UAE senders directly to Nigerian recipients.
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Upcoming Event Dec 5, 2026 · Milestone Public Launch Event
MaliSwap opens to the public — anyone can now sign up, get verified, and send their first transfer.
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Target Milestone 6 Months After Launch · Financial IPO
Target initial public offering, opening MaliSwap up to public investment as we scale globally.
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Target Milestone 1 Year After Launch · Expansion East Africa Market Opening
Expand beyond Kenya to open MaliSwap corridors across East Africa, including Uganda and Tanzania.
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Target Milestone 2 Years After Launch · Expansion West Africa Expansion
Bring MaliSwap to West African markets, growing our payout network beyond Nigeria.
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Target Milestone 4 Years After Launch · Expansion US Market Entry
Establish full operations in the United States, serving the diaspora community directly from within the market.