KHULA!
OperatingKHULA! is a South African mobile marketplace for farmers.
- AgTech
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Series A
- Founded 2016
- khula.co.za ↗
- Total raised
- $8.5M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $6.7M
- Series A
- Rounds
- 6
- since 2016
- Investors
- 9
- on record
- Employees
- 11-50
About KHULA!
KHULA! is a South African mobile marketplace for farmers. The Khula! Fresh Produce Marketplace connects farmers to suppliers and allows farmers to sell their produce in bulk; The Khula! Funder Dashboard connects investors with farmers, and their newest product, the Khula! Inputs App, connects local farmers to local and international suppliers and service providers.
KHULA! funding6 rounds
All 6 rounds →KHULA! has raised $8.5M across 6 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $6.7M Series A announced 03 Mar 2025, led by Absa group (Bank).
- $1.3MSeedSeed, $1.3M, $1.3M raised to date
- $500KSeedSeed, $500K, $1.8M raised to date
- $6.7MSeries ASeries A, $6.7M, $8.5M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round · 3 undisclosed rounds not drawn
Who has invested in KHULA!
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar 2025 | KHULA! Series A | Absa group (Bank) +5 | $6.7M |
| 17 Nov 2023 | KHULA! Seed | Not disclosed | $500K |
| 11 May 2023 | KHULA! Corporate | Absa | Not disclosed |
| 11 Oct 2021 | KHULA! Non-equity Assistance | Not disclosed | |
| 03 Aug 2021 | KHULA! Seed | AECI +1 | $1.3M |
| 21 Jun 2021 | KHULA! Non-equity Assistance | Google for Startups | Not disclosed |
KHULA! founders & team
Full team →- Karidas TshintsholoCo-Founder & CEO
- Matthew PiperCo-Founder & CPO
- Jackson DyoraCo-Founder & CTO
KHULA! competitorssame sector · similar funding
- Nile.agJohannesburg, South Africa
- YoLa FreshCasablanca, Morocco
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Frequently asked about KHULA!
- Where is KHULA! based and when was it founded?
- KHULA! is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa and was founded in 2016.
- Who founded KHULA!?
- KHULA! was founded by Karidas Tshintsholo (Co-Founder & CEO), Matthew Piper (Co-Founder & CPO) and Jackson Dyora (Co-Founder & CTO).
- Who is the CEO of KHULA!?
- Karidas Tshintsholo is KHULA!'s Co-Founder & CEO.
- How much funding has KHULA! raised?
- KHULA! has raised $8.5M across 6 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $6.7M Series A, was announced on Mar 03, 2025.
- Who has invested in KHULA!?
- Backers include Absa group (Bank), Matthew Piper, Kgodiso Fund, Karidas Tshintsholo and 5 others.
- What sector is KHULA! in?
- KHULA! operates in AgTech, Agriculture and Farming.
