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Startup Growth B2C

Mukuru

Affordable remittances for Africa

South Africa , Cape Town Founded 2004 501-1000 Website
Total Raised$20,000,000
StageGrowth
Operating Since2004 (22y)

About Mukuru

Mukuru facilitates international money transfers into and across Africa with physical and digital channels.

Funding

Total Raised$20,000,000

Leadership & Team

Founder(s)Andy Memory

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Quick Facts

CountrySouth Africa
Founded2004
TypeStartup
ModelB2C
Team Size501-1000

Operating In

South AfricaPan-African

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