SkipCash Raises $4M in Series A Funding

SkipCash will expand its Tap-to-Phone payment service and technology infrastructure following a $4 million Series A. The Qatar-based company is also preparing to enter additional GCC markets.

Round size
$4M
Stage
Series A
Headquarters
Qatar
Announced
Jan 31, 2026

Payments without a separate terminal

SkipCash provides digital payments for merchants and shoppers. Its QR-payment app links a consumer’s card to purchases, while Tap-to-Phone supports payment acceptance on a merchant’s mobile device.

Preparing for GCC expansion

The company confirmed that its $4 million Series A closed with backing from Qatari investors. It will develop payment infrastructure, expand mobile point-of-sale deployment and pursue additional GCC markets.

Where the funding goes

  • Develop payment infrastructure
  • Expand Tap-to-Phone deployment
  • Enter additional GCC markets

Sources

  1. SkipCash: funding announcement
  2. SkipCash Series A public announcement
  3. SkipCash company profile and official domain
  4. Wamda coverage of SkipCash financing
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