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Wasoko Expands to the Democratic Republic of Congo

Wasoko Expands to the Democratic Republic of Congo

Wasoko, Africa’s largest B2B e-commerce network has announced its expansion into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) leveraging its existing e-commerce hub in neighbouring Rwanda. The announcement marks the startup’s second country expansion this year after launching its Zambia operations in May 2023, which forms the latest phase

Africa’s Biggest Mega Rounds in 2022

Africa’s Biggest Mega Rounds in 2022

There was a time when mega rounds were confined to the West. That is no longer the case now. Macroeconomic conditions are now favoring Africa well enough to attract such levels of funding (deals valued at $100 Million & above). African late-stage startups that have reached a certain degree of

Kenyan Startups, Wasoko and Sendy Still in Operation, Dismiss Shut Down Report

Kenyan Startups, Wasoko and Sendy Still in Operation, Dismiss Shut Down Report

Amidst controversies of some Kenyan startups about shutting down operations wholly or partly in a Business Daily report, Wasoko, an e-commerce company has issued a press statement to clarify its position in the market. “We are aware of growing reports which claim that Wasoko, Africa’s largest B2B e-commerce network

Kenya's Sokowatch raises $125M in Series B as it rebrands to Wasoko to further expand across Africa

Kenya's Sokowatch raises $125M in Series B as it rebrands to Wasoko to further expand across Africa

Kenya-based B2B company, Sokowatch has raised $125 million in Series B round in full equity and rebranded to Wasoko. This funding is the largest funding round raised in Africa for a non-fintech startup. The series round was led by Tiger Global and Avenir Growth and also had participating VNV Global,