Kuunda
OperatingKuunda is a FinTech incubator and advisory company that provides financial services for developing economies.
- Big Data
- Forbach, Mauritius
- Seed
- Founded 2018
- kuunda.com ↗
- Total raised
- $9.8M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $7.5M
- Seed
- Rounds
- 4
- since 2018
- Investors
- 17
- on record
- Employees
- 2-10
About Kuunda
Kuunda is a FinTech incubator and advisory company that provides financial services for developing economies. We focus on the informal market, with a special emphasis on mobile technology, to address the traditionally high levels of financial exclusion in these communities. We build profitable and impactful partnerships by creating and incubating digital financial solutions. Our goal is to develop sustainable financial products, with a positive social impact, and create scalable ecosystems with our partners.
Kuunda funding4 rounds
All 4 rounds →Kuunda has raised $9.8M across 4 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $7.5M Seed announced 15 Oct 2025.
- $2.3MSeedSeed, $2.3M, $2.3M raised to date
- $7.5MSeedSeed, $7.5M, $9.8M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round · 2 undisclosed rounds not drawn
Who has invested in Kuunda
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2025 | Kuunda Seed | Seedstars Africa Ventures +5 | $7.5M |
| 01 Jan 2022 | Kuunda Seed | DotExe Ventures | Not disclosed |
| 01 Dec 2021 | Kuunda Seed | Accion Venture Lab +8 | $2.3M |
| 07 Oct 2021 | Kuunda Grant | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Not disclosed |
Kuunda founders & team
- Morne van der WesthuizenFounding Partner
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Frequently asked about Kuunda
- Where is Kuunda based and when was it founded?
- Kuunda is headquartered in Forbach, Mauritius and was founded in 2018.
- How much funding has Kuunda raised?
- Kuunda has raised $9.8M across 4 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $7.5M Seed, was announced on Oct 15, 2025.
- Who has invested in Kuunda?
- Backers include Seedstars Africa Ventures, Portugal Gateway Fund, Nedbank, E4E Africa and 13 others.
- What sector is Kuunda in?
- Kuunda operates in Big Data, Financial Services and FinTech.
