AW

Startup Series A B2B

Awamo

Digital banking for microfinance

Uganda , Kampala Founded 2015 51-200 Website

Total Raised$5,000,000

StageSeries A

Operating Since2015 (11y)

About Awamo

Awamo provides digital core banking and mobile solutions for microfinance institutions in Africa.

Funding

Total Raised$5,000,000

Funding History

Series A Jun 2022

Contact

awamo.com

Quick Facts

CountryUganda

Founded2015

TypeStartup

ModelB2B

Team Size51-200

Operating In

UgandaKenyaTanzania

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