Founding team
Takenos
10/10Traction
Takenos provides a digital wallet platform enabling users to manage international and local digital USD funds. The service facilitates global payments via a linked debit card and offers QR code payment interoperability across Latin America. Users can also generate payment links to receive funds from international credit and debit cards directly into their account.
- Financial Technology
- Software Only
Updated 23 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$180KRaised 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.
Funding rounds are not available yet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Freelancers and contractors in Latin America face challenges receiving payments from international clients due to high transaction fees and the need for intermediary platforms. This often results in delayed access to funds and reduced earnings due to currency conversion costs.
Solution
Takenos is a digital wallet platform designed to streamline international payments for freelancers and contractors in Latin America. It enables users to receive payments in multiple currencies, including USD, EUR, and BRL, directly from global clients via methods like SEPA, ACH, WIRE, and SWIFT. By eliminating intermediary platforms, Takenos reduces transaction fees and provides faster access to funds in local currency or stablecoins. Users can also create virtual accounts in the United States and Europe to facilitate international transactions and manage finances efficiently.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes freelancers, contractors, and cross-border workers in Latin America who need a streamlined solution for receiving and managing international payments.
Features
- Multi-currency digital wallet supporting USD, EUR, and BRL
- Direct payment reception via SEPA, ACH, WIRE, and SWIFT
- Virtual account creation in the United States and Europe
- Integration with platforms like PayPal, Deel, Wise, UpWork, YouTube, and Twitch
- Instant withdrawals to local bank accounts or digital wallets in local currency or stablecoins
- Payment link generation for easy invoicing and payment collection
- Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for enhanced security
- 24/7 customer support via WhatsApp