Ubongo
OperatingUbongo creates top-quality, localized edutainment to help Africa's 500 million kids learn, and leverage their learning to change their lives.
- EdTech
- Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
- Grant
- Founded 2013
- ubongo.org ↗
- Total raised
- $27.8M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $27.8M
- Grant
- Rounds
- 4
- since 2013
- Investors
- 4
- on record
- Employees
- 51-200
About Ubongo
Ubongo creates top-quality, localized edutainment to help Africa's 500 million kids learn, and leverage their learning to change their lives. Our vision is to equip Africa's next generation with the educational foundation, critical skills, and positive mindsets to change their own lives and communities for the better. Over 32 million families in Africa learn with our edu-cartoons and radio programs, and we're rapidly growing across the continent.
We build collaborative "Ubongo Impact" partnerships with those who share our mission, and want to reach and positively influence families across Africa. Leading changemakers can use Africa’s favorite cartoons to deliver life-changing messages to millions of kids & parents across the continent. Together we're building brains and building change, through human-centered research, content co-creation, distribution to millions of families, and rigorous impact evaluation.
Research shows that watching Ubongo's edutainment leads to significantly improved learning outcomes for kids and positive behavioral change for caregivers.
Ubongo funding4 rounds
All 4 rounds →Ubongo has raised $27.8M across 4 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $27.8M Grant announced 08 Dec 2022, led by LEGO Foundation.
- $25KGrantGrant, $25K, $25K raised to date
- $27.8MGrantGrant, $27.8M, $27.8M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round · 2 undisclosed rounds not drawn
Who has invested in Ubongo
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec 2022 | Ubongo Grant | LEGO Foundation | $27.8M |
| 24 Mar 2019 | Ubongo Grant | Varkey Foundation | $25K |
| 19 Feb 2019 | Ubongo Corporate | Telecoming | Not disclosed |
| 16 Jun 2017 | Ubongo Non-equity Assistance | Spring Accelerator | Not disclosed |
Ubongo founders & team
Full team →- Nisha LigonCo-Founder
- Arnold MindeCo-Founder & CTO
- Mwasi WilmoreCEO
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Frequently asked about Ubongo
- Where is Ubongo based and when was it founded?
- Ubongo is headquartered in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania and was founded in 2013.
- Who founded Ubongo?
- Ubongo was founded by Nisha Ligon (Co-Founder) and Arnold Minde (Co-Founder & CTO).
- Who is the CEO of Ubongo?
- Mwasi Wilmore is Ubongo's CEO.
- How much funding has Ubongo raised?
- Ubongo has raised $28M across 4 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $28M Grant, was announced on Dec 08, 2022.
- Who has invested in Ubongo?
- Backers include LEGO Foundation, Varkey Foundation, Telecoming and Spring Accelerator.
- What sector is Ubongo in?
- Ubongo operates in EdTech, Education and Edutainment.
