Jia
Operating- Total raised
- $7.3M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $3M
- Undisclosed
- Rounds
- 2
- since 2022
- Investors
- 4
- listed
About Jia
Jia develops technology for invoice and supply-chain financing for small businesses in emerging markets. Founded in 2022 by Zach Marks, Cheng Cheng, Ivan Orone and Yuting Wang, it has served businesses in Kenya and the Philippines. Its platform connects business receivables and transaction data to working-capital products. Kenya is its supported African operating location; its corporate headquarters and incorporation are outside Africa.
Jia funding2 rounds
All 2 rounds →Jia has raised $7.3M across 2 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $3M Undisclosed announced 21 May 2026, led by Coinbase Ventures.
- $4.3MSeedSeed, $4.3M, $4.3M raised to date
- $3MUndisclosedUndisclosed, $3M, $7.3M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round
Who has invested in Jia
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 | Jia Undisclosed21 May 2026Led by Coinbase Ventures +2 | Coinbase Ventures +2 | $3M |
| 17 May 2023 | Jia Seed17 May 2023Hashed Emergent +1 | Hashed Emergent +1 | $4.3M |
Jia founders & team
Full team →- Ivan OroneCo-Founder
- Yuting WangCo-Founder
- Zach MarksCo-Founder and CEO
- Cheng ChengCo-Founder
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Frequently asked about Jia
- Where is Jia based and when was it founded?
- Jia is headquartered in Kenya and was founded in 2022.
- Who founded Jia?
- Jia was founded by Ivan Orone (Co-Founder), Yuting Wang (Co-Founder), Zach Marks (Co-Founder and CEO) and Cheng Cheng (Co-Founder).
- Who is the CEO of Jia?
- Zach Marks is Jia's Co-Founder and CEO.
- How much funding has Jia raised?
- Jia has raised $7.3M across 2 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $3M Undisclosed, was announced on 21 May 2026.
- Who has invested in Jia?
- Backers include Coinbase Ventures, Stellar Development Foundation, Hashed Emergent and Saison Capital.
- What sector is Jia in?
- Jia operates in FinTech.
