Kidato
OperatingKidato is a Nairobi-based online school for kids with a vision to provide a high-quality, affordable education to the growing middle class in Africa
- E-Learning
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Seed
- Founded 2021
- kidato.co ↗
- Total raised
- $1.5M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $1.4M
- Seed
- Rounds
- 2
- since 2021
- Investors
- 5
- on record
- Employees
- 2-10
About Kidato
Kidato is a Nairobi-based online school for kids with a vision to provide a high-quality, affordable education to the growing middle class in Africa
Kidato funding2 rounds
All 2 rounds →Kidato has raised $1.5M across 2 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $1.4M Seed announced 26 Apr 2021.
- $125KGrantGrant, $125K, $125K raised to date
- $1.4MSeedSeed, $1.4M, $1.5M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round
Who has invested in Kidato
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2021 | Kidato Seed | Learn Start Capital +3 | $1.4M |
| 08 Mar 2021 | Kidato Grant | Y Combinator | $125K |
Kidato founders & team
- Sam GichuruFounder and CEO
Kidato competitorssame sector · similar funding
- SchoolableLagos, Nigeria
- Kunda KidsLagos, Nigeria
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Frequently asked about Kidato
- Where is Kidato based and when was it founded?
- Kidato is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and was founded in 2021.
- Who founded Kidato?
- Kidato was founded by Sam Gichuru (Founder and CEO).
- Who is the CEO of Kidato?
- Sam Gichuru is Kidato's Founder and CEO.
- How much funding has Kidato raised?
- Kidato has raised $1.5M across 2 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $1.4M Seed, was announced on Apr 26, 2021.
- Who has invested in Kidato?
- Backers include Learn Start Capital, Graph Ventures, Century Oak Capital, Launch Africa and 1 other.
- What sector is Kidato in?
- Kidato operates in E-Learning, EdTech and Education.
