Maakapp
maak is a mobile-first financial platform providing a digital wallet for everyday transactions, including P2P transfers, QR code payments, salary deposits, and instant currency conversion between U.S. dollars and Lebanese pounds. The service enables cash top-ups at over 1,400 physical locations, bridging digital convenience with in-person accessibility. It targets individuals seeking secure, tech-driven financial services in markets with limited banking infrastructure.
- Financial Technology
- Software Only
Funding
Founders
Product
Problem
Many individuals in emerging markets lack access to reliable, affordable digital financial services, particularly for everyday transactions, cross-border money movement, and currency conversion. Traditional banking infrastructure can be inaccessible, costly, or slow, leaving people underserved and excluded from the formal financial system.
Solution
maak provides a mobile wallet platform that delivers secure, tech-driven financial services designed for broad accessibility. Users can top up their wallet via cash deposits at over 1,400 physical locations, bank transfers, cards, or money transfer operators, then use funds for instant peer-to-peer transfers, QR code payments, and salary deposits. The platform also supports real-time currency exchange between U.S. dollars and Lebanese pounds at set market rates, enabling users to manage multi-currency needs within a single app. By combining the convenience of digital payments with physical cash-in points, maak bridges the gap between online and offline financial activity, making quality financial services available to everyone, everywhere.
Target Audience
Primary customers are individuals in Lebanon and cross-border communities who need a reliable digital wallet for everyday payments, remittances, and multi-currency transactions, particularly those underserved by traditional banking.
Features
- Digital wallet supporting cash top-ups at 1,400+ physical agent locations, bank transfers, cards, and money transfer operators
- Instant peer-to-peer money transfers for both local and international transactions
- QR code-based scan-to-pay functionality for quick, secure in-store payments
- Direct salary deposit feature that routes paychecks straight into the user's wallet without delays
- Built-in currency conversion between U.S. dollars and Lebanese pounds at set market rates
- Free account sign-up with no upfront charges for wallet registration