Carry1st

At the heart of Carry1st is a mission to bring the world of interactive media to Africa and connect Africa to the world. We are building Africa's flagship consumer internet company, operating at the intersection of games, publishing, and fintech. Our core belief is that work isn't something you come into an office for; it's something you do. This philosophy allows us to operate as a fast-paced, dynamic, and fully remote company, with teammates collaborating across over 25 countries. This diversity is our strength, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity. We value unique perspectives and encourage excellence in our performance-driven environment. Our team hails from diverse backgrounds and top companies like King, Rovio, Wargaming, The Carlyle Group, and Morgan Stanley, bringing a wealth of experience and a shared passion for our mission.

Our values guide everything we do: 'Have fun' – enjoy what you do and inspire others; 'Play to win' – strive to be the best in everything we do; 'Be authentic' – speak and act genuinely at all times; 'Solve hard problems' – think creatively and be proactive; and 'Take ownership' – embrace and impact the Carry1st mission. We are committed to empowering African youth through mobile gaming and entertainment, aiming to become the leading mobile gaming platform in Africa. This involves developing and publishing our own games, licensing third-party games, and sometimes acquiring games to improve, relaunch, and publish at scale. Crucially, we provide a full-stack publishing solution, handling distribution, localization, user acquisition, marketing, customer experience, and monetization for our partners, including our proprietary payments platform, Pay1st, which is designed to overcome the unique payment challenges in the African market. We are dedicated to bridging the digital divide by expanding mobile gaming opportunities and unlocking the potential of the continent's content creators. Our journey is about solving hard problems, delighting millions of users, and making a meaningful impact in the world of technology and entertainment.