Dawa Mkononi
OperatingDawa Mkononi is a healthcare startup leverages technology to improve medicine distribution across Africa, reducing supply chain inefficiencies.
- Health Care
- Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
- Venture
- Founded 2023
- dawamkononi.com ↗
- Total raised
- $275K
- disclosed
- Last round
- Venture
- Rounds
- 6
- since 2023
- Investors
- 10
- on record
- Employees
- 11-50
About Dawa Mkononi
Dawa Mkononi is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving access to medicine in Tanzania and around Africa. It mainly focus on data-driven healthcare solutions that increase access and quality of information as well as facilitate safe, effective, and sustainable pharmaceutical supply chains across the industry.
Its mission is to increase access to high-quality medicines, services, and information via technology solutions that improve affordability, health outcomes, and ease of use.
Dawa Mkononi funding6 rounds
All 6 rounds →Dawa Mkononi has raised $275K across 6 disclosed rounds. The latest is a Venture announced 11 Aug 2026.
- $50KGrantGrant, $50K, $50K raised to date
- $225KGrantGrant, $225K, $275K raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round · 4 undisclosed rounds not drawn
Who has invested in Dawa Mkononi
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | Dawa Mkononi Venture | Africa Health Ventures | Not disclosed |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Dawa Mkononi Seed | Boehringer Ingelheim | Not disclosed |
| 30 Apr 2025 | Dawa Mkononi Grant | Investing In Innovation Africa | $225K |
| 12 Jan 2024 | Dawa Mkononi Seed | Warioba Ventures +4 | Not disclosed |
| 18 Sep 2023 | Dawa Mkononi Grant | Investing In Innovation Africa | $50K |
| 12 Apr 2023 | Dawa Mkononi Grant | Catalytic Africa +1 | Not disclosed |
Dawa Mkononi founders & team
Full team →- Asorael AyoCo-Founder and CTO
- Asorael AyoCo-Founder and CTO
- Joseph PaulCo-Founder and CEO
- Joseph PaulCo-Founder and CEO
- Clemence ExaudiCo-Founder and CCO
- Clemence ExaudiCo-Founder and CCO
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Frequently asked about Dawa Mkononi
- Where is Dawa Mkononi based and when was it founded?
- Dawa Mkononi is headquartered in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania and was founded in 2023.
- Who founded Dawa Mkononi?
- Dawa Mkononi was founded by Asorael Ayo (Co-Founder and CTO), Asorael Ayo (Co-Founder and CTO), Joseph Paul (Co-Founder and CEO), Joseph Paul (Co-Founder and CEO) and 2 other founders.
- Who is the CEO of Dawa Mkononi?
- Joseph Paul is Dawa Mkononi's Co-Founder and CEO.
- How much funding has Dawa Mkononi raised?
- Dawa Mkononi has raised $275K across 6 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a Venture, was announced on Aug 11, 2026.
- Who has invested in Dawa Mkononi?
- Backers include Africa Health Ventures, Boehringer Ingelheim, Investing In Innovation Africa, Warioba Ventures and 6 others.
- What sector is Dawa Mkononi in?
- Dawa Mkononi operates in Health Care, Big Data and Information Technology.
