StepLadder Partners with Bixi to launch “Circles on eDir” Revolutionizing Savings Circles at scale for Somalia

StepLadder Solutions and Bixi, Somalia’s leading payment gateway, are excited to announce their strategic partnership to launch “Circles on eDir” in Q1 2025—bringing the traditional Somali Ayuuto (Savings Circle) into the digital age.

This collaboration unites StepLadder’s Circles platform, a pioneer in Saving Circles as a Service, with Bixi’s expertise in innovative financial solutions tailored for Somalia. At the heart of this transformation is eDir, one of Bixi’s flagship products, which provides a secure, transparent, and accessible digital platform, enabling communities to save collectively and invest in Somalia’s economic growth.

Deeq Mohamed, CEO of Bixi, shared his vision: "At Bixi, we believe in transforming time-tested financial practices into digital solutions. With Circles on eDir, we're harnessing the power of technology to build trust and security, ensuring that every Somali can save with confidence."