-61%

est. 2Y upside i

FinTechE-CommerceSeries A

B2B e-commerce and fintech platform for traditional proximity stores

Rank

#538

Sector

Fintech, E-commerce

Est. Liquidity

~4Y

Data Quality

Data: High

Chari operates in a massive, underserved market with strong growth (92% YoY) and a unique competitive moat through its payment license and integrated 'super app' strategy.

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Bull (30%)+400%

Chari leverages its payment license and 'super app' to dominate the Moroccan and key Francophone African informal retail markets, achieving rapid adoption of its BaaS and microloan products. Revenue exceeds $10M by 2028, justifying a $250M valuation (25x revenue), leading to a 400% upside.

Base (35%)+65%

Chari successfully expands its merchant network and fintech offerings in Morocco and initial Francophone markets, reaching ~$7M revenue by 2028. Valuation reaches ~$84M (12x revenue), resulting in a 65% upside for common stock, though still heavily impacted by liquidation preferences.

Bear (35%)-85%

Intense competition from the merged Wasoko-MaxAB and profitable OmniRetail, combined with a high initial valuation, leads to slower-than-expected growth and a significant down round to $7.5M. With $21M in liquidation preferences, common stock holders receive nothing.

Est. time to liquidity~4.0 years

Preference Stack Risk

severe

Funding Intensity

42%

Investors hold $21M in liquidation preferences ahead of common stock. In an exit at or below $21M, common stock holders would receive nothing.

Dilution Risk

high

As a Series A company with moderate capital intensity, Chari will likely require additional funding rounds, leading to further dilution for existing equity holders.

Secondary Liquidity

none

There is no active secondary market for Chari's shares at this early stage.

Questions to Ask at the Interview

Strategic questions based on Chari's data — designed to show you've done your homework.

  • 1

    “The merger of Wasoko and MaxAB creates a formidable competitor with significant scale and resources, including advanced AI systems and a large merchant base across Africa. How does Chari plan to differentiate and compete effectively against such a dominant player, particularly in overlapping markets like Morocco?”

  • 2

    “Chari's current valuation of $50M on $2M revenue implies a high multiple. How does the company plan to grow into this valuation and demonstrate a clear path to profitability, especially given the moderate capital intensity of scaling both e-commerce and fintech operations?”

  • 3

    “With $21M in total funding on a $50M valuation, there's a substantial liquidation preference. How does Chari communicate the potential impact of this preference stack on common stock holders, and what are the company's strategies to ensure meaningful returns for employees in future liquidity events?”

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