Plentywaka
OperatingPlentywaka is a bus sharing solution that offers commuters convenience, safety and comfort in their daily rides.
- Transportation
- Abuja, Nigeria
- Seed
- Founded 2019
- plentywaka.com ↗
- Total raised
- $3.2M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $1.6M
- Seed
- Rounds
- 6
- since 2019
- Investors
- 16
- on record
- Employees
- 11-50
About Plentywaka
Plentywaka is a bus sharing solution that offers commuters convenience, safety and comfort in their daily rides. We are providing convenient and effective driving experience one route at a time.
Plentywaka funding6 rounds
All 6 rounds →Plentywaka has raised $3.2M across 6 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $1.6M Seed announced 22 Nov 2021.
- $300KPre-seedPre-seed, $300K, $300K raised to date
- $120KGrantGrant, $120K, $420K raised to date
- $1.2MSeedSeed, $1.2M, $1.6M raised to date
- $1.6MSeedSeed, $1.6M, $3.2M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round · 2 undisclosed rounds not drawn
Who has invested in Plentywaka
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2021 | Plentywaka Seed | Google for Startups Black Founders Fund Africa +4 | $1.6M |
| 11 Oct 2021 | Plentywaka Non-equity Assistance | Not disclosed | |
| 23 Aug 2021 | Plentywaka Seed | The Xchange +5 | $1.2M |
| 18 Mar 2021 | Plentywaka Grant | Techstars Toronto Accelerator | $120K |
| 01 Jan 2021 | Plentywaka Funding Round | LoftyInc Capital Management | Not disclosed |
| 04 Aug 2020 | Plentywaka Pre-seed | EMFATO +2 | $300K |
Plentywaka founders & team
Full team →- John Atumeyi ShaibuCo-Founder/Vice President of Operations
- Onyeka AkumahCo-Founder & CEO
- Johnny EnagwolorCo-Founder/Managing Director
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Frequently asked about Plentywaka
- Where is Plentywaka based and when was it founded?
- Plentywaka is headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria and was founded in 2019.
- Who founded Plentywaka?
- Plentywaka was founded by John Atumeyi Shaibu (Co-Founder/Vice President of Operations), Onyeka Akumah (Co-Founder & CEO) and Johnny Enagwolor (Co-Founder/Managing Director).
- Who is the CEO of Plentywaka?
- Onyeka Akumah is Plentywaka's Co-Founder & CEO.
- How much funding has Plentywaka raised?
- Plentywaka has raised $3.2M across 6 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $1.6M Seed, was announced on Nov 22, 2021.
- Who has invested in Plentywaka?
- Backers include Google for Startups Black Founders Fund Africa, Uncovered Fund, Blanford Capital, Jonomi Capital and 12 others.
- What sector is Plentywaka in?
- Plentywaka operates in Transportation and Ride Hailing.
