Built is a cloud‑based finance platform for African SMEs that combines invoicing, point‑of‑sale, accounting, budgeting, payroll and business credit into a single system. It lets businesses create professional invoices, accept global payments, manage inventory and bank reconciliation, and access AI‑generated financial reports and flexible financing, all with real‑time analytics and bank‑level security.
Funding
$100K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
SMEs in Africa often rely on multiple disconnected tools for invoicing, payments, payroll, accounting, and financing, leading to fragmented workflows, manual data entry, and limited visibility into financial health.
Solution
Built offers a unified, cloud‑based finance platform that consolidates invoicing, point‑of‑sale, accounting, budgeting, payroll, and business credit services into a single system. Users can generate professional invoices, accept payments from over 180 countries, manage inventory and sales, reconcile bank transactions, and access flexible financing—all from one dashboard. Real‑time analytics and AI‑driven reporting (CFO AI) provide actionable insights without the need for separate software. The platform is secured with bank‑level encryption, 24/7 monitoring, and automatic backups, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
Target Audience
Primary customers are small and medium‑size enterprises across Africa that need an all‑in‑one financial management solution, including retailers, service providers, and startups seeking streamlined accounting, payments, and credit access.
Features
- Integrated invoicing with multi‑currency support, attachment handling, recurring invoices, and automated payment reminders
- BuiltPOS for inventory, sales, barcode scanning, and instant collection across multiple African markets
- Full accounting suite with customizable chart of accounts, journal entries, bank reconciliation, and collaborative accountant hub
- Budgeting tools to compare projected versus actual income, expenses, and profits
- Business Credit services including invoice financing, overdraft facilities, and pay‑later asset purchases
- CFO AI generates professional management reports in seconds, with customizable periods and editing tools
- Secure virtual accounts and digital wallets issued via partner banks and mobile‑money operators
- API and developer documentation for seamless integration with third‑party systems