Flutterwave is a U.S.-based, Africa-focused fintech company founded in 2016. Its mission is to build a modern payment infrastructure to connect Africa to the global economy, simplifying commerce for businesses of all sizes across the continent and other emerging markets. The company provides a unified platform that allows merchants to make and accept payments without the complexities of navigating fragmented financial systems.
It offers a comprehensive suite of products and services through a single API. For enterprises and small businesses, this includes payment processing for various methods such as credit cards, mobile money, and bank transfers through its Flutterwave Checkout and Payment Links products. It also provides tools to create online stores (Flutterwave Store), issue invoices, and manage cross-border payouts. For individuals, its Send App facilitates international remittances, allowing users to easily transfer money to and from Africa.
Flutterwave has partnered with Hedera to integrate USDC stablecoin settlements on the Hedera network.
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Unthink is a high-performance data intelligence and AI platform engineered for enterprises in highly regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, and the public sector. The platform provides a secure and scalable environment where organizations can process, analyze, and collaborate on sensitive data without compromising privacy or compliance. It is designed to solve the critical challenge of unlocking value from sensitive information while adhering to strict governance frameworks such as HIPAA and GDPR.
A core component of Unthink's architecture is its deep integration with the Hedera network. Unthink leverages the Hedera Consensus Service (HCS) to create an immutable and publicly verifiable audit trail for every significant event. When data is accessed, a policy is enforced, or an AI model is executed, a corresponding cryptographic proof is logged on the Hedera ledger.
This "verifiably intelligent" approach ensures that all operations within the Unthink platform are transparent and auditable, giving organizations the ability to mathematically prove their compliance and data integrity to regulators and partners.
Stader Labs is a multi-chain liquid staking platform that provides a secure and efficient way to earn staking rewards while maintaining asset liquidity. It was launched in 2021 and has since extended its services across several major blockchain networks, including Hedera where it offers a liquid staking solution centered around the HBARX token.
When users stake HBAR tokens through Stader's platform, they receive HBARX, a liquid token representing their staked HBAR. This mechanism allows HBAR holders to continue participating in the DeFi ecosystem with HBARX, engaging with protocols including SaucerSwap and HeliSwap for additional yield opportunities, while still accruing staking rewards. The HBARX token is designed to increase in value relative to HBAR as staking rewards accumulate in the pool, with an auto-compounding feature managed at the smart contract level.
Stader Labs emphasizes security, subjecting its smart contracts to multiple third-party audits from firms such as Halborn, Peckshield, and Sigma Prime. The platform's architecture on Hedera aims to contribute to network decentralization by distributing staked HBAR across various nodes.
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Cofra Holding is a privately owned global enterprise headquartered in Switzerland. Its portfolio spans several key sectors, managing a range of prominent businesses. These include C&A, a major international fashion retailer; Redevco, a real estate investment management company focused on sustainable urban properties; and Sunrock, a leader in developing large-scale solar energy projects. Cofra also maintains significant investments in sustainable food through the Arrobas Group and in private equity via Bregal.
Cofra joined the Hedera Governing Council in 2023. As a council member, Cofra operates a node and actively participates in the network's governance. The company actively leverages this position to explore the application of distributed ledger technology to enhance its core business functions. Key areas of interest include improving supply chain transparency across its retail and food businesses and investigating the tokenization of assets within its real estate and energy portfolios. This strategic involvement allows Cofra to pioneer DLT solutions that align with its sustainability and operational efficiency goals.
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Versal is a comprehensive digital asset platform providing a suite of vertically integrated tools for businesses to build and scale payment solutions using cryptocurrency. The platform is designed to bridge traditional finance with the digital asset economy, offering modular products that enable companies to manage operations, store assets, and create modern payment flows. Its core offerings include Payments, Vault, Network, and Tokenization services.
The Versal Payments module allows businesses to easily accept and disburse digital asset payments across more than 30 blockchain networks. It provides conversion-optimized checkout experiences, invoicing solutions, and e-commerce plugins. Versal Vault is a digital asset custody solution for developers, supporting both MPC and multi-sig security methods to mass deploy and manage non-custodial wallets. The Versal Network facilitates compliant fund transfers between licensed financial entities, while Versal Tokenization allows for the creation and management of new digital assets.
As a multi-chain platform, Versal supports a wide array of networks, including Hedera. This integration means that businesses using Versal’s infrastructure can offer their customers payment and payout options using HBAR and other Hedera-based tokens.