Kera
OperatingKera is an AI-powered platform connecting healthcare providers and communities for healthier lives in Africa.
- Health Care
- Dakar, Senegal
- Venture
- Founded 2023
- kera.health ↗
- Total raised
- $10M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $10M
- Venture
- Rounds
- 2
- since 2023
- Investors
- 3
- on record
- Employees
- 11-50
About Kera
Kera Health Platforms is a Senegal-based digital health startup that's making waves across West Africa. Founded in 2023 by AI scientist Moustapha Cissé, former MTN executive Papa Sow, and healthcare expert Hosam Mattar, Kera is building an AI-powered platform to connect healthcare providers, patients, pharmacies, labs, and insurers into one seamless ecosystem.
Kera funding2 rounds
All 2 rounds →Kera has raised $10M across 2 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $10M Venture announced 11 Jun 2025, led by International Finance Corporation.
Who has invested in Kera
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2025 | Kera Venture | International Finance Corporation | $10M |
| 01 Jan 2024 | Kera Seed | Wuri Ventures +1 | Not disclosed |
Kera founders & team
Full team →- Hosam MattarCo-Founder & Chief Health Officer
- Moustapha CisséFounder & CEO
- Moustapha CisséFounder & CEO
- Hosam MattarCo-Founder & Chief Health Officer
- Papa SowCo-founder and COO
- Papa SowCo-founder and COO
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- MyHealth AfricaNairobi, Kenya
- Ilara HealthNairobi, Kenya
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Frequently asked about Kera
- Where is Kera based and when was it founded?
- Kera is headquartered in Dakar, Senegal and was founded in 2023.
- Who founded Kera?
- Kera was founded by Hosam Mattar (Co-Founder & Chief Health Officer), Moustapha Cissé (Founder & CEO), Moustapha Cissé (Founder & CEO), Hosam Mattar (Co-Founder & Chief Health Officer) and 2 other founders.
- Who is the CEO of Kera?
- Moustapha Cissé is Kera's Founder & CEO.
- How much funding has Kera raised?
- Kera has raised $10M across 2 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $10M Venture, was announced on Jun 11, 2025.
- Who has invested in Kera?
- Backers include International Finance Corporation, Wuri Ventures and Raba Partnership.
- What sector is Kera in?
- Kera operates in Health Care, MedTech and Artificial Intelligence.
