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TANGGapp eyes growth thru micro, outbound remittances

ANC Digital |TANGGapp is eyeing growth in micro remittances sent to the Philippines giving users more control over funds sent.

BostonInno | Featuring TANGapp

TANG’s founder and CEO says that $2 to $4 sent through the app can pay for a week’s worth of mobile airtime top-up, or phone data. It’s as easy as transferring money through PayPal and Venmo. Read More.

Esquire | 20 startup founders and CEOs paving the way for women in tech

Tang app aims to solve a uniquely Filipino problem by letting OFWs and migrant families send money from the U.S. back home to the Philippines without having to leave the house. Tang app was founded by Harvard grad Rebecca Kersch, a member of the Filipino diaspora who understands the difficulties of sending funds back home. Filipinos who live in rural communities in the province don’t have easy access to brick and mortar remittance stores, but Tang app offers a solution to those troubles. Read More.

Gen. T | Rebecca Kersch named as a Gen. T Leader of Tomorrow

Tang App is an international peer-to-peer mobile payment app founded by Rebecca Kersch. Having already raised US$1.5 million in pre-seed funding, her mission for the company is focused on financial inclusion—using technology to make it simpler, safer and cheaper for overseas workers to send money back home. Mission accomplished: Tang App allows Filipinos at home and abroad to send phone credit or money to loved ones within seconds. Read More.

Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs | A Deeper Look at Banking

Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs hosts A Deeper Look At Banking Innovation panel featuring Rebecca Read More.

Harvard Kennedy School | Rebecca is awarded the price award

Congratulations to TANGapp Founder Rebecca Kersch. Read More.

Harvard President’s Innovation Challenge | TANGapp wins big

TANGapp received the runner-up prize in the Harvard President’s Innovation Challenge Read More.

Manila Standard | TANGGapp launches US remittance feature for PH accounts

The US-based mobile remittance app team of TANGGapp launched the reverse padala product feature where Philippines-based account holders can easily send money to their loved ones in the US in a few clicks on their phones. Read More.

MassChallenge | TANGapp selected as one of the 100 startups to join

TANGapp joins the 2020 Mass Challenge Boston program Read More.

MassChallenge | TANGapp wins Gold Award

Boston, MA – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, tonight awarded 17 equity-free cash prizes to the top startups in its 2020 Boston early-stage accelerator. The announcement – made during the 2020 MassChallenge U.S. Virtual Awards Ceremony – caps the non-profit’s first virtual accelerator and the eleventh Boston-based program. Read More.