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Helicarrier (prev Buycoins)

Helicarrier (prev Buycoins): Cryptocurrency infrastructure for Africa. Headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Current operating status: active.

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Bitkoin Africa -> Helicarrier (prev Buycoins)
2026-06-12 · yc-oss record id 2011: field "former_names" includes "Bitkoin Africa"

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BuyCoins -> Helicarrier (prev Buycoins)
2026-06-12 · yc-oss record id 2011: field "former_names" includes "BuyCoins"

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Helicarrier -> Helicarrier (prev Buycoins)
2026-06-12 · yc-oss record id 2011: field "former_names" includes "Helicarrier"

Summary: Cryptocurrency infrastructure for Africa.
Description: Helicarrier (previously Buycoins) is building cryptocurrency infrastructure for Africa. Sendcash is an app that lets Africans in the diaspora send money back home. Buycoins is the...
Website: https://helicarrier.studio
Hiring: no
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Operating status: active
Industry: Fintech

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