Chaka
OperatingChaka is a Nigerian FinTech startup powering digital borderless investing for African businesses and individuals.
- FinTech
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Pre-seed
- Founded 2019
- chaka.ng ↗
- Total raised
- $1.5M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $1.5M
- Pre-seed
- Rounds
- 4
- since 2019
- Investors
- 8
- on record
- Employees
- 2-10
About Chaka
Chaka is committed to powering digital borderless investing for African businesses and individuals. Chaka is licensed by SEC to operate in the capital markets. We provide global wealth solutions that enable Africans to invest and trade Nigerian, US, UK, and International Stock Markets, and support foreign investment in the Nigerian stock market. We provide first-class access to Equities and ETFs in 40+ countries from Apple, GT Bank, and 4,000+ more. We're backed by some of the founders and early investors in Facebook, Spotify, Flutterwave, Andela, Paystack and more. #OwnTheFuture
Chaka funding4 rounds
All 4 rounds →Chaka has raised $1.5M across 4 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $1.5M Pre-seed announced 18 Jul 2021, led by Breyer Capital.
- $30KPre-seedPre-seed, $30K, $30K raised to date
- $1.5MPre-seedPre-seed, $1.5M, $1.5M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round · 2 undisclosed rounds not drawn
Who has invested in Chaka
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2021 | Chaka Pre-seed | Breyer Capital +5 | $1.5M |
| 06 Oct 2020 | Chaka Pre-seed | Seedstars +1 | $30K |
| 28 Dec 2019 | Chaka Pre-seed | Microtraction | Not disclosed |
| 12 Nov 2019 | Chaka Pre-seed | Iyinoluwa Aboyeji | Not disclosed |
Chaka founders & team
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Frequently asked about Chaka
- Where is Chaka based and when was it founded?
- Chaka is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria and was founded in 2019.
- Who is the CEO of Chaka?
- Tosin Osibodu is Chaka's CEO.
- How much funding has Chaka raised?
- Chaka has raised $1.5M across 4 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $1.5M Pre-seed, was announced on Jul 18, 2021.
- Who has invested in Chaka?
- Backers include 4DX Ventures, Breyer Capital, Future Africa, Golden Palm Investments and 4 others.
- What sector is Chaka in?
- Chaka operates in FinTech, Financial Services and Information Technology.
