Kukua
OperatingKukua is a Kenyan EdTech startup that provides an educational platform offering game-based learning to create highly motivating learning environments.
- EdTech
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Series A
- Founded 2015
- kukua.me ↗
- Total raised
- $8.6M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $6M
- Series A
- Rounds
- 3
- since 2015
- Investors
- 10
- on record
- Employees
- 11-50
About Kukua
Kukua is an education entertainment company building a pan-African children’s franchise around Sema, Africa’s first animated child heroine. Sema is brought to life with an animated TV Series, educational games and toys.
Kukua funding3 rounds
All 3 rounds →Kukua has raised $8.6M across 3 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $6M Series A announced 29 Jun 2022, led by Alchimia Investment.
- $2.6MSeedSeed, $2.6M, $2.6M raised to date
- $6MSeries ASeries A, $6M, $8.6M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round · 1 undisclosed round not drawn
Who has invested in Kukua
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2022 | Kukua Series A | Alchimia Investment +4 | $6M |
| 08 Nov 2018 | Kukua Seed | EchoVC Partners +5 | $2.6M |
| 01 May 2018 | Kukua Seed | Lars Fjeldsoe-Nielsen | Not disclosed |
Kukua founders & team
- Vanessa FordCo-Founder, Producer and COO
- Lucrezia BisignaniFounder & CEO
Kukua competitorssame sector · similar funding
- KidatoNairobi, Kenya
- Kibo SchoolLagos, Nigeria
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Frequently asked about Kukua
- Where is Kukua based and when was it founded?
- Kukua is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and was founded in 2015.
- Who founded Kukua?
- Kukua was founded by Vanessa Ford (Co-Founder, Producer and COO) and Lucrezia Bisignani (Founder & CEO).
- Who is the CEO of Kukua?
- Lucrezia Bisignani is Kukua's Founder & CEO.
- How much funding has Kukua raised?
- Kukua has raised $8.6M across 3 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $6M Series A, was announced on Jun 29, 2022.
- Who has invested in Kukua?
- Backers include Alchimia Investment, Auxxo, EchoVC Partners, Firstminute Capital and 6 others.
- What sector is Kukua in?
- Kukua operates in EdTech, Education and Media and Entertainment.
