M-Kopa Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2010

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 3,000

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Debt

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $51M

  • Investors
  • 27

M-Kopa General Information

Description

Developer of a connected asset financing platform designed to make financing for everyday essentials accessible to everyone. The company's platform combines digital micropayments and IoT connectivity and does not require customers to have a credit history or assets to secure financing, enabling underbanked customers to access life-enhancing products and services.

Contact Information

Website
www.m-kopa.com
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 21/7 Riverside Paddocks
  • Off Riverside Drive, PO Box 51866-00100
  • Nairobi, 00100
  • Kenya
+254 0707
Primary Industry
Financial Software
Other Industries
Alternative Energy Equipment
Other Financial Services
Electronics (B2C)
Vertical(s)
CleanTech, Internet of Things
Corporate Office
  • 21/7 Riverside Paddocks
  • Off Riverside Drive, PO Box 51866-00100
  • Nairobi, 00100
  • Kenya
+254 0707

M-Kopa Timeline

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M-Kopa Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
20. Debt - General 03-Jun-2024 $51M Completed Generating Revenue
19. Debt - General 11-Jan-2024 Completed Generating Revenue
18. Debt - General 30-Oct-2023 Completed Generating Revenue
17. Later Stage VC 15-May-2023 Completed Generating Revenue
16. Debt - General 01-Nov-2022 Completed Generating Revenue
15. Later Stage VC 01-Mar-2022 Completed Generating Revenue
14. Secondary Transaction - Private 01-Oct-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
13. Later Stage VC (Series B) 31-Dec-2019 Completed Generating Revenue
12. Later Stage VC 18-Dec-2018 $226M Completed Generating Revenue
11. Later Stage VC 13-Apr-2018 $51.3M $226M Completed Generating Revenue
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M-Kopa Comparisons

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HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
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Developer of a connected asset financing platform designed to make financing for everyday essentials accessible to every
Financial Software
Nairobi, Kenya
3,000 As of 2024

Kampala, Uganda
 
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M-Kopa Competitors (1)

One of M-Kopa’s competitors is Asaak, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Kampala, Uganda.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Asaak Venture Capital-Backed Kampala, Uganda
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M-Kopa Investors (27)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
AfricaGoGreen Fund Impact Investing Minority
SBI Ven Capital Venture Capital Minority
Broadscale Group Growth/Expansion Minority
HEPCO Capital Management Family Office Minority
Latitude Ventures (London) Venture Capital Minority
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M-Kopa FAQs

  • When was M-Kopa founded?

    M-Kopa was founded in 2010.

  • Where is M-Kopa headquartered?

    M-Kopa is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.

  • What is the size of M-Kopa?

    M-Kopa has 3,000 total employees.

  • What industry is M-Kopa in?

    M-Kopa’s primary industry is Financial Software.

  • Is M-Kopa a private or public company?

    M-Kopa is a Private company.

  • What is M-Kopa’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for M-Kopa is .

  • How much funding has M-Kopa raised over time?

    M-Kopa has raised $751M.

  • Who are M-Kopa’s investors?

    AfricaGoGreen Fund, SBI Ven Capital, Broadscale Group, HEPCO Capital Management, and Latitude Ventures (London) are 5 of 27 investors who have invested in M-Kopa.

  • Who are M-Kopa’s competitors?

    Asaak is a competitor of M-Kopa.

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