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Gidanka is on a mission to change the face and experience of hospitality across African cityscapes.

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Total raised
$5M
disclosed
Last round
$5M
Pre-seed
Rounds
1
since 2019
Investors
1
on record
Employees
2-10

About Gidanka

Gidanka means "your home" in Hausa; one of the most widely spoken African languages. With our carefully designed, beautiful and functional homes and apartments, Gidanka is on a journey to transforming the face of hospitality in Africa. Every Gidanka space is deliberately selected, designed and serviced to deliver comfort, privacy, excitement and convenience across fantastic neighborhoods. Whatever the space orientation or duration of stay is, Gidanka delivers unique and quality experience through efficient round the clock on-demand service. We are expanding the frontier of accommodation for guests coming into and traveling across African cityscapes. Gidanka commenced operations a little over 6 months.

Gidanka funding1 round

Gidanka has raised $5M across 1 disclosed round. The latest is a $5M Pre-seed announced 01 Aug 2019, led by James Omeiza.

Who has invested in Gidanka

AnnouncedRoundLead · investorsAmount
01 Aug 2019Gidanka Pre-seedJames Omeiza$5M

Gidanka founders & team

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Frequently asked about Gidanka

Where is Gidanka based and when was it founded?
Gidanka is headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria and was founded in 2019.
Who founded Gidanka?
Gidanka was founded by Matthew Adiorho (Co-Founder and CTO).
How much funding has Gidanka raised?
Gidanka has raised $5M across 1 disclosed round. Its latest, a $5M Pre-seed, was announced on Aug 01, 2019.
Who has invested in Gidanka?
Backers include James Omeiza.
What sector is Gidanka in?
Gidanka operates in Hospitality, Tourism and Travel.