PesaKit
OperatingPesaKit is a Kenyan Last Mile Agent network platform enabling digital and human interactions to accelerate digital commerce and financial inclusion.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Funding Round
- Founded 2018
- pesakit.app ↗
- Total raised
- $80K
- disclosed
- Last round
- Funding Round
- Rounds
- 3
- since 2018
- Investors
- 3
- on record
- Employees
- 2-10
About PesaKit
PesaKit is a Last Mile Agent network platform enabling digital and human interactions to accelerate digital commerce and financial inclusion. Launched in 2018, PesaKit currently operates in Kenya and aims to expand and begin operations in Tanzania by Q4 2020. PesaKit harnesses the power of cutting-edge technology, including artificial intelligence, combining it with human intelligence, a synergy that facilitates accuracy and consistency in delivering a variety of financial services to improve the financial health of the underserved communities across Africa. Our mission is to empower every mobile money agent across Africa to become the source of more affordable and convenient digital financial services, so they and their communities can grow and prosper.
PesaKit funding3 rounds
All 3 rounds →PesaKit has raised $80K across 3 disclosed rounds. The latest is a Funding Round announced 11 Nov 2021.
Who has invested in PesaKit
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2021 | PesaKit Funding Round | DFS Lab | Not disclosed |
| 07 Oct 2021 | PesaKit Grant | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Not disclosed |
| 01 Jan 2020 | PesaKit Grant | Catalyst Fund | $80K |
PesaKit founders & team
- Andrew MutuaFounder and CEO
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Frequently asked about PesaKit
- Where is PesaKit based and when was it founded?
- PesaKit is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and was founded in 2018.
- Who founded PesaKit?
- PesaKit was founded by Andrew Mutua (Founder and CEO).
- Who is the CEO of PesaKit?
- Andrew Mutua is PesaKit's Founder and CEO.
- How much funding has PesaKit raised?
- PesaKit has raised $80K across 3 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a Funding Round, was announced on Nov 11, 2021.
- Who has invested in PesaKit?
- Backers include DFS Lab, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Catalyst Fund.
- What sector is PesaKit in?
- PesaKit operates in Artificial Intelligence, Financial Services and FinTech.
