A fee-free platform designed for us.
With a firm commitment to freedom, openness, real-time transactions, ubiquity, and security, we’re setting the stage for a digital revolution in Africa.
Collaborative
Sustainable
Inclusive
Fee-Free
Secure
Sonny Fisher
A word from our founder
Having embarked on my journey to revolutionise the payment services and small business funding industry over ten years ago, the efforts put forth by our team are now poised to pay significant dividends. In order to meet our growth objectives and realise our vision, we have put together a capital plan that allows us to launch and market our ground breaking product with adequate infrastructure and marketing.
FORUS represents a new paradigm that allows anyone to transact and do business anywhere.
More than ever, economic development, growth and prosperity is a team effort.
No single organisation or government entity can successfully implement development programmes alone. FORUS represents a new paradigm that allows anyone to transact and do business anywhere and we are proud of the role this can play in both developed and undeveloped markets.
Our launch encompasses the integration
of community collaboration, cloud based technology and structured financial services products designed for the economically excluded. The combination of powerful technology with sound business principles can deliver economic gains for everyone. FORUS’ ability to provide economic benefit on both a micro and macro level will drive efficiency into the hands of individuals and businesses across the globe.
I look forward to the day when currency controls and capital restrictions are as antiquated a notion as information censorship. When every one with a network connected device can hold money in the cloud and move it instantly and for free . I look forward to the day when everything about money (except earning it!) is as free, fast, and easy as sending an instant message.
Our community trading platform is a place where everybody can participate on equal terms, where capital doesn’t rule and where creativity, people and the planet are the things that count.
S.Fisher
Sonny Fisher
FORUS Founder
What is FORUS?
It’s More Than a Model, It’s a Mantra.
Our aim is not to merely add another digital wallet to the growing list of existing ones. Instead, we’re creating a holistic system that catalyses cross-border collaboration and spurs growth in industries from agriculture to tech, all across Africa. A central focus of our market approach is job creation, facilitated by project-based capital mobilisation through our proposed financial instruments and funds.
The Acronym
FORUS, pronounced FOR-US, is a digital eco-system of Financial Services, that’s Free, Open, Real time, Ubiquitous, and Secure.
Community ownership is a key aspect of FORUS Digital, which will be an open-source platform. We’re committed to making transactions safer and more efficient, doing away with the need for cash transactions across Africa’s diverse currencies.
Our platform enables the use of Central Bank Digital Currency or stablecoins, and every digital transaction can be cash-backed, ensuring the option of cashing out remains available. The result is a universally accessible banking platform that is free, safe, and ready to embrace the 4th Industrial Revolution.
The FORUS model offers truly free banking as part of a rich pallet of services and tools making up a complete digital wallet.
– No fees on transactions and payments for both customers and merchants
– Retailers on the platform have no acquiring rates through the payment system therefore allowing them to opt in to pass on savings to consumers as a discount received.
FORUS has a comprehensive set of open APIs,
for easy integration.
Realtime settlements with no chargebacks.
In order to gain widespread adoption, the payment platform needs instant scale. Incremental adoption leads to failure.
FORUS prioritizes your security with advanced encryption, multi-factor authentication, and biometric verification. Our robust infrastructure and adherence to regulatory standards ensure your data and transactions are safeguarded at every touchpoint. Trust FORUS for a secure and seamless financial journey.
Our Values
Collaborative
Sustainable
Inclusive
Fee-Free
Secure
Africa.exchange
Africa.exchange is a groundbreaking digital marketplace designed to revolutionise the financial landscape in Africa. The platform will leverage the power of tokenization to unlock a world of investment opportunities across various sectors, including real estate, mining, and cooperative shares. By representing real-world assets as digital tokens on a secure blockchain, Africa.exchange makes it easier for investors of all sizes to participate in Africa’s growth story, democratising access to capital and promoting financial inclusion across the continent.
Africa.exchange aims to address the challenges of attracting investment to Africa by providing a transparent and efficient platform for project listing and fundraising. The platform will connect investors with vetted projects aligned with the FORUS Digital ecosystem, fostering sustainable development and economic growth.
UDPN
Additionally, Africa.exchange will offer a user-friendly interface for crowdfunding, enabling individuals and communities to directly contribute to projects that resonate with them.
By seamlessly integrating with the Universal Digital Payments Network (UDPN), Africa.exchange ensures secure and efficient transactions for all participants. This interconnectedness, combined with the platform’s commitment to transparency and user empowerment, makes Africa.exchange a catalyst for positive change, driving economic growth, financial inclusion, and a more prosperous future for Africa.
Production Lending: Working capital finance
FORUS Digital seeks to support local economic development, especially in marginalized communities, through a portion of the revenue generated by the platform. This fund finances projects that provide these communities with an opportunity to develop and grow. This includes providing production lending to small businesses so they can further develop and expand.
One example of how these funds are being used is through the Wealth on Wheels (WOW) Cashless Initiative, which is working to modernise the taxi industry in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. The project will provide taxi owners with access to digital cash fare collection systems, scholar transport management and billing systems, and improved security.
Adverbuying and on-going revenue
FORUS Digital generates revenue through a variety of channels, including user membership fees. Businesses also pay a subscription fee to utilize the platform’s point-of-sale app. FORUS also generates revenue through adverbuying, in which businesses pay a commission only when a customer makes a purchase.
Businesses can also opt in to share their sales data anonymously through the Africa Data Exchange, a feature on the FORUS Digital platform. In return, they gain access to a collective database of sales information from all participating merchants. Other revenue streams include value-added services such as utility top-ups and e-commerce, as well as volume discounts on platform aggregated purchasing. Importantly, the platform does not charge transaction fees to merchants or customers when using FORUS Digital currency, making it a more affordable and accessible option for all users.
Management Team
Sonny Fisher
Founder
Mary Brennan
Co-Founder / CEO
Clayton Mott
Co-Founder / Marketing Director
Jeremy Graff
Co-Founder / Finance and Admin
Chris Prinsloo
Head of Global Business Development
Jacques van den Berg
Chief Operating Officer
Schaik Hewitt
Community Engagement
