HustleSasa

Operating

Nairobi-based platform for event organisers and creators to sell tickets and merchandise and accept mobile money and card payments.

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Last round
Venture
Rounds
1
since 2021
Investors
1
on record

About HustleSasa

HustleSasa is a creator-commerce platform founded in 2021 by Peng Chen and Michael Denuh at Antler in Nairobi. Event organisers use it to create event pages, sell tickets and merchandise, accept mobile money and card payments, and run check-ins and marketing. It operates in Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa and reports more than 520,000 tickets sold across 2,500+ events.

HustleSasa funding1 round

The latest is a Venture announced 15 Sep 2026, led by Impacc.

Who has invested in HustleSasa

AnnouncedRoundLead · investorsAmount
15 Sep 2026HustleSasa VentureImpaccNot disclosed

HustleSasa founders & team

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Frequently asked about HustleSasa

Where is HustleSasa based and when was it founded?
HustleSasa is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and was founded in 2021.
Who founded HustleSasa?
HustleSasa was founded by Peng Chen (Co-founder & CEO) and Michael Denuh (Co-founder).
Who is the CEO of HustleSasa?
Peng Chen is HustleSasa's Co-founder & CEO.
How much funding has HustleSasa raised?
HustleSasa has raised 1 funding round; the amounts were not disclosed. Its latest, a Venture, was announced on Sep 15, 2026.
Who has invested in HustleSasa?
Backers include Impacc.
What sector is HustleSasa in?
HustleSasa operates in Event Technology, Payments and Ticketing.