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Jahazii

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Jahazii provides Africa’s 260 million formal workers with access to their earned wages before payday.

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Total raised
$900K
disclosed
Last round
$400K
Pre-seed
Rounds
5
since 2023
Investors
4
on record
Employees
2-10

About Jahazii

Jahazii is a Nairobi-based fintech startup transforming how African lenders assess and issue credit to small businesses. Founded in 2023, the company provides digital infrastructure that enables financial institutions and employers to offer earned wage access, automate due diligence, and streamline loan decisions using real-time business data.

With a mission to connect Africa one vehicle at a time, Jahazii empowers frontline workers and HR departments through intuitive payroll and workforce management tools. In just a short span, the company has supported over 200 businesses and attracted international investors including Saviu Ventures, DEG Impulse, and Innovest Afrika.

Jahazii stands at the intersection of fintech, HR tech, and enterprise software—driving financial inclusion and operational efficiency across Africa’s formal workforce. Its platform is built to scale with the continent’s growing demand for accessible, data-driven financial services.

Jahazii funding5 rounds

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Jahazii has raised $900K across 5 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $400K Pre-seed announced 15 Oct 2025, led by Antler.

Capital growthrunning total of disclosed rounds
  1. $100KPre-seedPre-seed, $100K, $100K raised to date
  2. $400KPre-seedPre-seed, $400K, $500K raised to date
  3. $400KPre-seedPre-seed, $400K, $900K raised to date

SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round · 2 undisclosed rounds not drawn

Who has invested in Jahazii

AnnouncedRoundLead · investorsAmount
15 Oct 2025Jahazii Pre-seedAntler +2$400K
14 Oct 2025Jahazii GrantNot disclosedNot disclosed
14 Oct 2025Jahazii Debt FinancingNot disclosedNot disclosed
14 Oct 2025Jahazii Pre-seedJozi Angels +3$400K
07 Jul 2023Jahazii Pre-seedAntler$100K

Jahazii founders & team

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Frequently asked about Jahazii

Where is Jahazii based and when was it founded?
Jahazii is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and was founded in 2023.
Who founded Jahazii?
Jahazii was founded by Vaidehi Tembhekar (Co-founder & COO), Sven Grospitsch (Co-founder & CEO), Vaidehi Tembhekar (CO-Founder & COO), Vaidehi Tembhekar (CO-Founder & COO) and 2 other founders.
Who is the CEO of Jahazii?
Sven Grospitsch is Jahazii's Co-founder & CEO.
How much funding has Jahazii raised?
Jahazii has raised $900K across 5 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $400K Pre-seed, was announced on Oct 15, 2025.
Who has invested in Jahazii?
Backers include Antler, Jozi Angels, Innovest Afrika and DEG Impulse.
What sector is Jahazii in?
Jahazii operates in Financial Services, FinTech and Human Resources.
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