Revolutionizing financial services through technology

MyBucks A Next-Generation Fintech Group

MyBucks was a next-generation fintech group that aimed to revolutionize financial services through technology. Operating across Africa, Europe, and Australia, the company offered a range of products including loans, banking, and insurance, delivered primarily through digital channels. By leveraging artificial intelligence and data-driven platforms, MyBucks positioned itself as a leader in promoting financial inclusion, making financial services faster, more accessible, and more efficient for individuals who were traditionally underserved. MyBucks was doing AI before the rest of the world.

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Africa geographic expansion plans

To be the digital bank of choice on the African continent

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MyBucks Growth Under Dave Van Niekerk

Dave Van Niekerk and Johan Jonck founded MyBucks in 2011 with the vision of transforming financial services through technology. Drawing on their experiences in founding African Bank and Blue. MyBucks as a disruptive fintech player focused on bridging the gap between traditional banking and underserved markets.

Under Dave’s leadership, MyBucks grew rapidly, establishing a presence in over a dozen countries across Africa, Europe, and Australia, and became known for pioneering the use of artificial intelligence and digital platforms in microfinance and lending. The company listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in 2016, marking a significant milestone in its growth trajectory.

Dave Van Niekerk served as CEO and Executive Chairman until 27 March 2019.

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