Francis Plaza
About Francis Plaza
Francis Plaza is the co-founder of PayMongo, a Philippine fintech startup that has raised almost $46 million in funding and is supported by notable investors.
Francis Plaza Co-Founder of PayMongo
Francis Plaza is the co-founder of PayMongo, a fintech startup based in the Philippines. He established the company in March 2019 alongside Edwin Lacierda, Luis Sia, and Jaime Hing III. PayMongo is known for being the first Philippine fintech startup to receive backing from Silicon Valley-based accelerator, Y Combinator.
Francis Plaza in The E-Hustle Book
Francis Plaza is featured in 'The E-Hustle,' a book focused on discussing how businesses today can succeed using the right e-commerce tools. His insights contribute to understanding the evolving landscape of e-commerce and how fintech solutions like PayMongo can play a pivotal role in business success.
PayMongo Funding and Investment
Under Francis Plaza's leadership, PayMongo secured $31 million in Series B financing in February 2022. This round of funding saw participation from notable investors such as Justin Mateen's JAM Fund and Lisa Gokongwei’s Kaya Founders. To date, PayMongo has raised a total of nearly $46 million, bolstering its position in the fintech industry.
Francis Plaza and Y Combinator
Francis Plaza's startup, PayMongo, is distinguished as the first fintech company in the Philippines to receive support from Silicon Valley's Y Combinator. This backing highlights the startup's potential and aligns with Y Combinator's reputation for discovering and nurturing high-growth companies.