Qenta Strengthens Global Payments Capabilities Through Acquisition of Pipit Global

Qenta, a global payments company and the newly launched payments division of the Q Ecosystem, today announced the acquisition of Pipit Global, a B2B cross-border payments platform operating in over 50 countries.

The acquisition also marks the formal launch of the Q Ecosystem—a next-generation financial technology platform designed to bridge traditional financial infrastructure with emerging blockchain and AI infrastructure.  Designed and built by Brent de Jong and the team behind De Jong Capital, the Q Ecosystem is building globally integrated infrastructure across payments, identity, banking, and blockchain. Qenta, along with other regulated financial services companies, enables the on and off ramps of the Q Ecosystem.

Qenta’s acquisition brings Pipit’s robust payment rails, deep focus on financial inclusion, and experienced leadership—including co-founder Ollie Walsh, who has been named President of Qenta—into the Q Ecosystem. Qenta will add Pipit’s infrastructure, which includes over 1 million pay-in points and access to 300 million mobile money accounts,  to its own to accelerate access to cash, mobile money, and compliant digital payments across Africa, Latin America, and Europe.

“Cross border payments have long been far too expensive, slow, and inaccessible, particularly for migrants or those without banking services,” said Ollie Walsh, President of Qenta. “We saw clear alignment between our thesis of financial inclusion and the mission of Brent de Jong and Qenta. Together, we are delivering the financial services that people need, without sacrificing crucial security, compliance, or transparency standards.”

Qenta specializes in serving remittance networks and migrant communities, facilitating cash, mobile money, alternative payment methods (APMs), and bank transactions in over 50 countries. By integrating regional payment infrastructures with blockchain technology, Qenta is expanding its reach and enabling businesses and individuals to send and receive funds quickly, securely, and cost-effectively.

Walsh’s vision was sparked by his own frustrations navigating remittance systems after relocating from Ireland to England. Under his leadership, Pipit evolved into a global network of more than 1 million pay-in points and 300 million mobile money accounts, all while maintaining rigorous compliance and fraud prevention protocols. He joins Qenta alongside four other key team members, including Pipit co-founder Rory Ryan.

“Payments keep us globally connected, and ensuring these networks are efficient, accessible, and secure is paramount to our work at Qenta and within the Q Ecosystem,” said Brent de Jong, Chairman of Qenta and Managing Partner of De Jong Capital. “This acquisition accelerates our vision of building an inclusive, blockchain-powered financial ecosystem that works for everyone, from those with minimal bank access to multinational enterprises. The Pipit team brings the experience and values that align with Qenta’s global ambitions of building a resilient worldwide infrastructure.”

With these enhanced cash and remittance capabilities, Qenta is poised to lead the next chapter in global financial inclusion—bringing efficient tools to help people and regions leapfrog ahead  and leave behind their legacy systems.

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