Tech Company Financing Transactions
M-Kopa Funding Round
M-Kopa secured a $12.5 million funding round on 2/2/2015. Backers included LGT and Blue Haven Initiative.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
2/2/2015
Transaction Type
Debt
Venture Equity
Venture Equity
Amount
$12,450,000
Round
Undisclosed
Investors
LGT (Lead Investor) (Oliver Karius)
Proceeds Purpose
The investment will be used to expand the company's product range, grow its operating base in East Africa and license its technology to other markets.
Company Information
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
FinTech
Mailing Address
Chania Ave. Off Ring Rd. Kilimani
Nairobi, Undisclosed
Kenya
Nairobi, Undisclosed
Kenya
Phone
Website
Email Address
Overview
M-KOPA is a connected asset financing platform that offers millions of underbanked customers access to life-enhancing products and services. We believe that everyone should have the power to achieve progress in their life, and access to financing unlocks this power.
Profile
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Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Jesse Moore
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