Asoko Insight
OperatingAsoko Insight is Africa’s leading corporate data platform aiding investors discover target companies in Africa.
- Information Services
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Series A
- Founded 2014
- asokoinsight.com ↗
- Total raised
- $8M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $3.6M
- Series A
- Rounds
- 4
- since 2014
- Investors
- 9
- on record
- Employees
- 51-200
About Asoko Insight
Asoko Insight is Africa’s leading corporate data platform aiding investors discover target companies in Africa. Africa is home to some of the fastest growing economies in the world. Its private sector, where privately-held companies dominate, is a key driver of that growth. Yet, discovering who these companies are, analysing their strengths and weaknesses and engaging with them is a time and cost intensive affair. As a result, opportune deals and transactions are missed and Africa's potential underserved. Asoko's vision is to democratize access to African companies in order to grow trade and investment. Since our establishment in 2013, we are delivering on that through a combination of in-country analysts, strategic data partnerships and technology. Today, Asoko offers the Africa's most comprehensive data-set on companies, executives and deals. Our in-country analysts, backed by technology, actively cover and engage with 200k+ companies in 30+ countries. Our clients include the world's largest development finance institutions, advisors, Africa-focused PE firms andFortune 500 corporates.
Asoko Insight funding4 rounds
All 4 rounds →Asoko Insight has raised $8M across 4 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $3.6M Series A announced 05 Apr 2018, led by North Base Media.
- $1.4MSeedSeed, $1.4M, $1.4M raised to date
- $3MSeedSeed, $3M, $4.4M raised to date
- $3.6MSeries ASeries A, $3.6M, $8M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round · 1 undisclosed round not drawn
Who has invested in Asoko Insight
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr 2018 | Asoko Insight Series A | North Base Media +7 | $3.6M |
| 15 Nov 2017 | Asoko Insight Seed | Singularity Investments | $3M |
| 17 Nov 2015 | Asoko Insight Seed | North Base Media +3 | $1.4M |
| 13 Mar 2015 | Asoko Insight Seed | Lateral Capital | Not disclosed |
Asoko Insight founders & team
Full team →- Greg CohenCRO, Co-Founder
- Rob WithagenCo-Founder and CEO
- Jason AlcockCTO
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Frequently asked about Asoko Insight
- Where is Asoko Insight based and when was it founded?
- Asoko Insight is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and was founded in 2014.
- Who founded Asoko Insight?
- Asoko Insight was founded by Greg Cohen (CRO, Co-Founder) and Rob Withagen (Co-Founder and CEO).
- Who is the CEO of Asoko Insight?
- Rob Withagen is Asoko Insight's Co-Founder and CEO.
- How much funding has Asoko Insight raised?
- Asoko Insight has raised $8M across 4 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $3.6M Series A, was announced on Apr 05, 2018.
- Who has invested in Asoko Insight?
- Backers include CRE Venture Capital, Lateral Capital, LC Partners, North Base Media and 5 others.
- What sector is Asoko Insight in?
- Asoko Insight operates in Information Services, Big Data and Business Development.
