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Startup Pre-Series A B2C

Cowrywise

Save. Plan. Invest.

Nigeria , Lagos Founded 2017 51-200 Website

Total Raised$5,500,000

StagePre-Series A

Users1M+ users

Operating Since2017 (9y)

About Cowrywise

Cowrywise is a digital wealth management platform that helps Nigerians save and invest. The SEC-licensed platform offers mutual funds, savings plans, and investment products accessible from as low as NGN 100. The company partners with leading asset managers to provide diversified investment options.

Funding

Total Raised$5,500,000

Last Round$3,000,000Pre-Series A · Aug 2021

Investors

Sahara Group Quona Capital Voltron Capital

Funding History

Pre-Series A Aug 2021

Lead: Sahara Group

Leadership & Team

Founder(s)Razaq Ahmed, Edward Popoola

CEORazaq Ahmed

Traction & Recognition

Users1M+ users

Contact

cowrywise.com

Quick Facts

CountryNigeria

Founded2017

TypeStartup

ModelB2C

Team Size51-200

Operating In

Nigeria

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