Velmie, a prominent digital banking technology partner, in collaboration with Metro Cable, has announced the remarkable success of Vult, Sierra Leone's rapidly expanding super app. This innovative platform has revolutionized access to financial services across the nation, establishing itself as one of West Africa's most significant fintech growth stories.

Powered by Velmie's advanced digital banking core, Vult successfully surpassed 475,000 active users, including both individuals and merchants, within its initial 12 months post-launch. This achievement highlights the immense potential and impact of digital financial solutions in the region.

Cyril Macauley, Chief Product Officer at Metro Cable (Vult), emphasized the crucial role of their partnership, stating, "Collaborating with Velmie has significantly contributed to the advancement of our digital banking infrastructure. By utilizing Velmie’s platform, we have developed a secure and user-friendly financial solution that enhances access to essential services, promoting greater financial inclusion. Velmie’s robust technology aligns with our strategic objectives, providing a scalable framework that supports our commitment to fostering digital transformation and expanding financial services.”

Slava Ivashkin, Founder & CEO of Velmie, echoed this sentiment, adding, “Vult is a powerful example of what’s possible when a modern banking core meets a strong market vision. Sierra Leone’s rapid adoption underscores the immense potential of African fintech innovation. We’re proud to support Metro Cable’s mission and excited to share this journey with the broader fintech community.”

To celebrate this milestone and share valuable insights with the broader African fintech community, Velmie and Metro Cable are co-hosting a live panel discussion. Scheduled for December 11, 2025, at 1 PM CET/12 PM GMT, the webinar is titled "How to Build High-Impact Digital Banking Solutions in Africa: Lessons from Velmie and Metro Cable."

The discussion will delve into various aspects of Vult's journey, including its development process, the strategic decisions that underpinned its rapid user adoption, and practical recommendations for businesses aiming to launch or scale digital financial solutions across Africa. Attendees will gain insights into the market milestones behind Vult, how strategic provider integrations fostered a unified financial ecosystem, and the core factors driving Vult's impressive growth. Furthermore, the session will offer actionable advice for African fintechs, banks, and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) on accelerating time-to-market and avoiding common launch pitfalls.

The distinguished panel of speakers will include: Cyril Macauley (Chief Product Officer, Metro Cable / Vult), Ahmed Elomar (Partnership & Merchant Acquisition Lead, Metro Cable / Vult), Julia Prus (Growth Account Executive, Velmie), and Carl-Johan Larsson (Partner, Velmie).