When was eSewa founded?

eSewa was founded in 2010 and raised its 1st funding round 7 years after it was founded.

Where is eSewa located?

eSewa is headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal.

How many employees does eSewa have?

As of Apr 30, 2026, the latest employee count at eSewa is 752.

Is eSewa a funded company?

eSewa is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a Grant (prize money) round on Apr 2017.

When was the latest funding round of eSewa?

eSewa's latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on Apr 2017, with participation from 1 investor.

Where does eSewa rank among its competitors?

eSewa ranks 12th amongst 455 active competitors, of which 29 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Khazna, which secured $16M in Feb, 2025.

Who are the top competitors of eSewa?

eSewa's top competitors include MobiKwik, Fawry and Doxo. Among them, Khazna secured the most recent funding round in February, 2025.

eSewa - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

eSewa is a funded company based in Kathmandu (Nepal), founded in 2010 by Biswas Dhakal. It operates as an Online and mobile wallet. eSewa has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 455 active competitors, including 29 funded and 17 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like MobiKwik, Fawry and Doxo.

Company Details

eSewa is a semi-closed KYC-enabled wallet in Nepal, which can be accessed on the web or mobile. The account can be recharged via net-banking and cards, or at offline cash-points, and can be used to pay on partner websites and P2P transfer. It is 128-bit VeriSign secured.

Website: esewa.com.np
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Founded Year

2010

Location

Kathmandu, Nepal

Stage

Funding Raised

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), Apr 2017, $*****

Investors

GSMA

Ranked

12^th among 455 active competitors

Employee Count

752 as on Apr 30, 2026

Similar Companies

MobiKwik & 720 more

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eSewa has raised funding over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Apr 2017 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. eSewa has 1 institutional investor.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of eSewa:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Apr 2017	9478093	Grant (prize money)	5334902	4110308	8802120	9126326

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The founders of eSewa is Biswas Dhakal.

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Biswas Dhakal: Former Founder of eSewa.

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eSewa's employee count trend

eSewa has 752 employees as of Apr 26. Here is eSewa's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of eSewa include MobiKwik, Fawry and Doxo. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of eSewa, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	MobiKwik 2009, Gurugram (India), Public	Provider of online mobile and DTH recharge and bill payment	$284M	Peak XV Partners, Hindustan Media Ventures ... & 125 others	84/100
2nd	Fawry 2008, Cairo (Egypt), Public	App-based platform for consumer bill payments	$46M	IFC, EAEF & 3 others	76/100
3rd	Doxo 2008, Seattle (United States), Series C	Provider of mobile app for bill payments	$36.9M	Mohr Davidow Ventures, Sigma Partners & 3 others	64/100
4th	One97 Communications 2000, Noida (India), Public	Provider of online platform for payments, recharges, financial, and travel services	-	Morgan Stanley	61/100
5th	AutoPe Payment Solutions 2006, Gurugram (India), Unfunded	App-based platform for bill payments	-	-	60/100
6th	Papaya 2009, Los Angeles (United States), Series B	App for bill payments	$65M	Bessemer Venture Partners, 9Yards & 9 others	58/100
7th	Khazna 2019, Cairo (Egypt), Series A	Digital wallet platform for individuals	$47M	Quona, Algebra Ventures & 16 others	57/100
8th	UnDosTres 2015, Mexico City (Mexico), Series B	Bill payment solutions for consumers	$36.5M	IDC Ventures, IGNIA & 11 others	55/100
9th	Sahl 2020, Giza (Egypt), Series A	Provider of mobile electricity card payment solutions. This service allows users to recharge their electricity cards quickly via a mobile application utilizing NFC technology. The platform offers a centralized payment system accepting various payment methods. Users can also track their payment history. Customer support is provided to ensure a positive user experience.	$6M	Ayady, e-finance & 1 others	55/100
10th	Health Payment Systems 2005, Milwaukee (United States), Series A	Provider of an all-in-one statement and payment solution for healthcare billing	$27M	SVB, Caltius Capital Management & 2 others	54/100
12th	eSewa 2010, Kathmandu (Nepal), Funding Raised	Online and mobile wallet	-	GSMA	52/100