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acquisitionAnnounced · Jan 17, 2026BankingSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
Paystack acquires Ladder Microfinance Bank
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
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Target
Ladder Microfinance Bank
Acquirer
Paystack
Full Acquisition
Status
Announced
Paystack agreed to acquire Ladder Microfinance Bank. Reported deal value: Undisclosed. Status: Announced. Sector: Banking. Target headquarters context: Location not specified.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-17. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
The acquisition of Ladder Microfinance Bank positions Paystack to directly challenge both traditional banking institutions and a new wave of digital lenders vying for dominance in Africa most populous nation
Deal timeline
Announced
Jan 17, 2026 · tmastreet.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Banking. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: tmastreet.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index