Mara
OperatingDemystifying blockchain technology for 1 billion Africans to build digital wealth
- Web3
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Seed
- Founded 2021
- mara.xyz ↗
- Total raised
- $23M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $23M
- Seed
- Rounds
- 1
- since 2021
- Investors
- 10
- on record
- Employees
- 51-200
About Mara
Mara is a Kenyan pan-African crypto startup that focuses on increasing financial literacy skills among Africans. The platform makes it possible for 1 billion Africans to learn while building digital wealth through blockchain technology. Mara delivers the possibilities of this new world with a focus on ease, simplicity, and education.
Mara funding1 round
Mara has raised $23M across 1 disclosed round. The latest is a $23M Seed announced 11 May 2022.
Who has invested in Mara
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2022 | Mara Seed | Coinbase Ventures +9 | $23M |
Mara founders & team
Full team →- Chi NnadiCo-Founder & CEO
- Lucas Llinás MúneraCo-Founder
Mara competitorssame sector · similar funding
- Maarifa Education HoldingsNairobi, Kenya
- CraydelNairobi, Kenya
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Frequently asked about Mara
- Where is Mara based and when was it founded?
- Mara is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and was founded in 2021.
- Who founded Mara?
- Mara was founded by Chi Nnadi (Co-Founder & CEO) and Lucas Llinás Múnera (Co-Founder).
- Who is the CEO of Mara?
- Chi Nnadi is Mara's Co-Founder & CEO.
- How much funding has Mara raised?
- Mara has raised $23M across 1 disclosed round. Its latest, a $23M Seed, was announced on May 11, 2022.
- Who has invested in Mara?
- Backers include Coinbase Ventures, Distributed Global, TQ Ventures, DIGITAL and 6 others.
- What sector is Mara in?
- Mara operates in Web3 and Education.
