Growth Travel
$5M

Wakanow

Nigeria January 2021 West Africa

About this Deal

Wakanow raised $5M for online travel expansion.

Investors

Undisclosed investors

Deal Details

Amount$5M
TypeGrowth
InstrumentEquity
SectorTravel
FounderMale-led
StatusClosed

Company

WA
Wakanow
Startup · Lagos

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