Growth AI/ML Mixed (Equity + Debt)
$36M

Sama

Kenya January 2022 East Africa

About this Deal

Sama raised $36M for ethical AI training data services.

Investors

Undisclosed investors

Deal Details

Amount$36M
TypeGrowth
InstrumentMixed (Equity + Debt)
SectorAI/ML
FounderFemale-led
StatusClosed

Company

SA
Sama
Startup · Nairobi

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