Book Mahali
OperatingVenue and equipment rental marketplace for creative and hospitality bookings in Kenya
- Marketplace
- Kenya
- Investment (round not specified)
- bookmahali.co.ke ↗
- Last round
- Investment (round not specified)
- Rounds
- 1
- Investors
- 1
- listed
About Book Mahali
Book Mahali operates a marketplace for short-term venue and equipment rentals in Kenya, connecting hosts with guests seeking spaces for podcasts, events, meetings, weddings and creative use. Hosts list spaces, set their own prices and receive bookings; the platform handles discovery, payments and paperwork, with hosts keeping most of each booking. Company describes itself as Africa's marketplace for short-term venues and creative rentals. Founder and CEO Kagwe Mungai (per Launch Base Africa caption, 21 Oct 2026). Launch Base Africa reports Book Mahali is one of three initial investments of Aries Media Ventures Fund I. Profile details are largely self-reported by the company and not independently verified.
Book Mahali funding1 round
The latest is an Investment (round not specified) announced 21 Oct 2026.
Who has invested in Book Mahali
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2026 | Book Mahali Investment (round not specified)21 Oct 2026Lead not disclosed | Lead not disclosed | Not disclosed |
Book Mahali founders & team
- Kagwe MungaiFounder & CEO
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Frequently asked about Book Mahali
- Where is Book Mahali based?
- Book Mahali is headquartered in Kenya.
- Who founded Book Mahali?
- Founders listed for Book Mahali include Kagwe Mungai (Founder & CEO).
- Who is the CEO of Book Mahali?
- Kagwe Mungai is Book Mahali's Founder & CEO.
- How much funding has Book Mahali raised?
- Book Mahali has raised 1 funding round; the amounts were not disclosed. Its latest, a Investment (round not specified), was announced on 21 Oct 2026.
- Who has invested in Book Mahali?
- Backers include Aries Media Ventures.
- What sector is Book Mahali in?
- Book Mahali operates in Marketplace, Hospitality and Booking.
