Kapu

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An ecommerce startup partnering with local “Kommando” agents and small-format stores, the company aims to optimise logistics and operations within specific urban and peri-urban areas. 


Location: Kenya
Website: https://kapuafrica.com/
Sector: Retail
Funding Stage: Seed, Pre-Series A,
Total Funding ($m): 8
# of Founders: 1
Founding Year: 2022
Funding Year: 2025
YearAmountStageInvestors
2022$8mSeedGiant Ventures, Firstminute Capital, Founder Collective, Base Capital, Norrsken (accelerator), Raven One
2025$UndisclosedmPre-Series ABlackWood, Giant Ventures, firstminute capital, Norrsken VC, Founder Collective, Hesabu Capital, and Base Capital
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Seed $8m
Giant Ventures, Firstminute Capital, Founder Collective, Base Capital, Norrsken (accelerator), Raven One

Pre-Series A $Undisclosedm
BlackWood, Giant Ventures, firstminute capital, Norrsken VC, Founder Collective, Hesabu Capital, and Base Capital



News
https://launchbaseafrica.com/2025/01/23/kenyas-kapu-secures-pre-series-a-funding-to-expand-low-cost-e-commerce-in-africa/