Cloud9

Operating

Cloud9 is a Nairobi-based digital bank for cross-border payments and business banking.

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Total raised
$500K
disclosed
Last round
$500K
Pre-seed
Rounds
1
since 2025

About Cloud9

Cloud9 (legal name reported as Cloud9 Money) is a Kenyan fintech building digital banking, multi-currency accounts, cross-border payment corridors and cards for African businesses and young users. Launched publicly in October 2025 by co-founders Tesh Mbaabu and Mesongo Sibuti after they left Chpter. In 2026 it acquired ticketing platform M-Tickets (May 2026, about KES 100m / $773k, all-stock) and social-commerce platform Chpter (August 2026, all-stock). Reported a $500,000 equity investment from Alliance in an ongoing pre-seed round, bringing disclosed total funding to $1 million.

Cloud9 funding1 round

Cloud9 has raised $500K across 1 disclosed round. The latest is a $500K Pre-seed announced 06 Oct 2026.

AnnouncedRoundLead · investorsAmount
06 Oct 2026Cloud9 Pre-seedNot disclosed$500K

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Frequently asked about Cloud9

Where is Cloud9 based and when was it founded?
Cloud9 is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and was founded in 2025.
Who founded Cloud9?
Cloud9 was founded by Tesh Mbaabu (Co-Founder & CEO) and Mesongo Sibuti (Co-Founder).
Who is the CEO of Cloud9?
Tesh Mbaabu is Cloud9's Co-Founder & CEO.
How much funding has Cloud9 raised?
Cloud9 has raised $500K across 1 disclosed round. Its latest, a $500K Pre-seed, was announced on Oct 06, 2026.
What sector is Cloud9 in?
Cloud9 operates in FinTech, Neobank and Cross-Border Payments.