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Startup Series B B2B

Wasoko

B2B e-commerce for African retailers

Kenya , Nairobi Founded 2015 501-1000 Website
Total Raised$139,000,000
StageSeries B
Operating Since2015 (11y)

About Wasoko

Wasoko (formerly Sokowatch) provides last-mile delivery of FMCG goods to informal retailers with digital ordering and credit.

Funding

Total Raised$139,000,000

Investors

Tiger GlobalAvenir Growth CapitalQuona Capital

Funding History

Series B Mar 2022
$125M

Lead: Tiger Global

Leadership & Team

Founder(s)Daniel Yu

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Contact

wasoko.com

Quick Facts

CountryKenya
Founded2015
TypeStartup
ModelB2B
Team Size501-1000

Operating In

KenyaTanzaniaRwandaUgandaSenegal

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