In a world obsessed with 5G and fiber optics, Vanu Inc. is betting $83.4M that the real opportunity lies in the dark corners of the map where no signal reaches. This isn't your typical telecom play—it's a mission-driven fintech infrastructure company quietly building the backbone of financial inclusion.

"Vanu isn't building cell towers for Netflix binges—they're building financial infrastructure for the 1.7 billion unbanked people on Earth."

The tech stack tells a story of pragmatic engineering: WordPress for content, jQuery and Bootstrap for rapid prototyping, and Google Analytics for measuring what matters. This isn't a bleeding-edge Silicon Valley stack—it's a 'get it done' stack for a company focused on deployment, not demo days. The 66 employees across engineering, finance, and partnerships suggest a lean operation where every hire must wear multiple hats.

• Strategic partnerships over direct sales: Their 'partner-sign-up' page indicates a channel-first go-to-market strategy
• Africa as proving ground: With VP-level leadership in Africa, they're building where the problem is most acute
• Fintech convergence: Positioned in 'finance' industry despite telecom DNA—bridging connectivity and financial services