Qwili Overview
- Year Founded
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2019
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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24
- Latest Deal Type
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Later Stage VC
- Latest Deal Amount
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$96.3K
- Investors
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8
Qwili General Information
Description
Operator of a digital marketplace and sales platform designed to enable micro and small merchants to sell digital products and services in informal markets. The company's platform turns smartphones into point-of-sale devices through software and low-cost NFC-enabled hardware, facilitating the sale of airtime, data, electricity, bus tickets, TV subscriptions, and other goods, enabling digitally excluded and unbanked merchants to operate businesses and earn commissions within their local communities.
Contact Information
Website
www.qwili.africaCorporate Office
- Office 103, Buitenkloof Studios
- 8 Kloof Street, Gardens
- Cape Town, 8001
- South Africa
Corporate Office
- Office 103, Buitenkloof Studios
- 8 Kloof Street, Gardens
- Cape Town, 8001
- South Africa
Qwili Timeline
Qwili Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Later Stage VC | 01-May-2024 | $96.3K | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| 4. Early Stage VC | 17-May-2023 | Cancelled | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. Early Stage VC | 01-Mar-2023 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 2. Seed Round | 28-Jul-2022 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 1. Seed Round | 01-Jan-2021 | Completed | Startup |
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Qwili Investors (8)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| elea Foundation | Impact Investing | Minority | ||
| Rose Lake Ventures | Angel Group | Minority | ||
| Angel (individual) | Minority | |||
| Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs Africa | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Angel (individual) | Minority |
Qwili FAQs
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When was Qwili founded?
Qwili was founded in 2019.
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Where is Qwili headquartered?
Qwili is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.
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What is the size of Qwili?
Qwili has 24 total employees.
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What industry is Qwili in?
Qwili’s primary industry is Business/Productivity Software.
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Is Qwili a private or public company?
Qwili is a Private company.
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What is Qwili’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Qwili is .
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How much funding has Qwili raised over time?
Qwili has raised $96.3K.
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Who are Qwili’s investors?
elea Foundation, Rose Lake Ventures, , Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs Africa, and are 5 of 8 investors who have invested in Qwili.
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