“Can a WhatsApp-first payment interface accelerate Bolivia's transition from cash to digital payments?”
Luka was founded in 2020 in Bolivia as a pioneering startup enabling digital payments via WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, targeting the cash-to-digital transition for Bolivian consumers and businesses. The platform allows users to pay for products and services through chat interfaces, positioning itself as a conversational commerce payment layer. With a $500K seed round in 2024, the company is expanding its payment rails across Bolivia.
Luka is founded in 2020 and headquartered in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia.
Luka has raised $500,000 in total (latest round: Seed, 2024).
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