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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...
Ubongo: quick facts
- 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). Ubongo founders and team
- 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. Ubongo funding rounds
- 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.
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Profile updated Source: SLA Startup Index
