Kobo360
OperatingKobo360, is a privately owned, pan-african technology company disrupting and leading African third-party logistics industry.
- Logistics
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Debt Financing
- Founded 2017
- kobo360.com ↗
- Total raised
- $37.3M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $20M
- Series A
- Rounds
- 6
- since 2017
- Employees
- 101-250
About Kobo360
Kobo360, is a privately owned, pan-african technology company disrupting and leading African third-party logistics industry. Through an all-in-one robust platform that instantly connects cargo owners to trucks and drivers, Kobo uses big data and agile technology to reduce friction and scale efficiency in the African logistics ecosystem. The company has designed effective solutions for the challenges in the logistics space by connecting asset owners in the industry with the MSMEs that need their services. Kobo is also preparing to enter the agro-trading space by developing a marketplace that connects farmers with buyers all over the world. The marketplace will effectively eliminate the high cost of middlemen for smallholder farmers and significantly increase their profits.
Kobo360 funding6 rounds
All 6 rounds →Kobo360 has raised $37.3M across 6 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $10M Debt Financing announced 14 Aug 2019.
- $20MSeries ASeries A, $20M, $20M raised to date
- $10MDebt FinancingDebt Financing, $10M, $30M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round
Who has invested in Kobo360
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2019 | Kobo360 Debt Financing14 Aug 2019 | Not disclosed | $10M |
| 14 Aug 2019 | Kobo360 Series A14 Aug 2019 Led by Goldman Sachs +2 | $20M |
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Kobo360 founders & team
- Ife Oyedele llCo-Founder & CGO
- Obi OzorCo-Founder
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Frequently asked about Kobo360
- Where is Kobo360 based and when was it founded?
- Kobo360 is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria and was founded in 2017.
- Who founded Kobo360?
- Founders listed for Kobo360 include Ife Oyedele ll (Co-Founder & CGO) and Obi Ozor (Co-Founder).
- How much funding has Kobo360 raised?
- Kobo360 has raised $37.3M across 6 funding rounds. Its latest, a $10M Debt Financing, was announced on 14 Aug 2019.
- Who has invested in Kobo360?
- Backers include Goldman Sachs, International Finance Corporation and TLcom Capital Partners.
- What sector is Kobo360 in?
- Kobo360 operates in Logistics, Retail and Supply Chain Management.
