Rise, Hisa’s parent company, has secured a U.S. broker-dealer license through its affiliate, Risevest Financial Securities Limited.
- •The license enables Rise provide seamless access to U.S. and global markets under a single investment umbrella.
- •Investors using Rise will now experience streamlined transactions and a broader range of wealth-building opportunities, according to a statement.
- •The Nigerian global investments startup acquired Kenyan startup Hisa in September 2024, its second acquisition on the continent that year.
“We’ve successfully acquired a U.S. broker-dealer license through our affiliate, Risevest Financial Securities Limited,” the company stated. “Both individual and institutional investors can now more easily and seamlessly access U.S. and global markets under the same Risevest umbrella.”
With regulatory approval, Rise plans to introduce new investment products that will cater to diverse investor needs across different jurisdictions, creating more options for wealth accumulation.
