Umba

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A digital bank operating in Kenya and Nigeria, providing innovative financial solutions for individuals and businesses. It aims to bridge the financial inclusion gap by offering accessible and affordable banking services.


Location: Kenya
Website: https://www.umba.com/
Sector: Finance
Funding Stage: Seed, Series A, M&A, Debt,
Total Funding ($m): 42
# of Founders: 2
Founding Year: 2018
Funding Year: 2025
Status: Active
YearAmountStageInvestors
2020$2mSeedAct Venture Capital, Ludlow Ventures, Frontline Ventures and Angel investors
2022$15mSeries AACT Ventures, Lux Capital, Palm Drive Capital, Banana Capital, Streamlined Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, Chandaria Capital, Angels Investors
2024$20mM&AFairMoney
2025$5mDebtStar Strong Capital
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Tiernan Kennedy
Co-Founder & CEO
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Seed $2m
Act Venture Capital, Ludlow Ventures, Frontline Ventures and Angel investors

Series A $15m
ACT Ventures, Lux Capital, Palm Drive Capital, Banana Capital, Streamlined Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, Chandaria Capital, Angels Investors

M&A $20m
FairMoney

Debt $5m
Star Strong Capital



News
https://launchbaseafrica.com/2025/04/09/kenyan-fintech-umba-secures-5-million-in-debt-financing-to-scale-in-africa/