VunaPay

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VunaPay is a Kenyan startup that is improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers through Financial Technologies.

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Total raised
$400K
disclosed
Last round
Seed
Rounds
3
since 2023
Investors
3
on record
Employees
2-10

About VunaPay

VunaPay's mission is to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers through Financial Technologies (FinTech).

VunaPay partners with Agricultural Cooperative Societies and other farmer collectives to provide efficient and transparent produce management solutions that result in speedy and maximum payouts to farmers.

As a leading financial technology provider for these farmer collectives in Kenya and across Africa, we play our part to contribute to the growth and development of the agricultural sector in the Global South

VunaPay funding3 rounds

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VunaPay has raised $400K across 3 disclosed rounds. The latest is a Seed announced 21 Mar 2025, led by Safaricom Spark Accelerator Program.

Who has invested in VunaPay

AnnouncedRoundLead · investorsAmount
21 Mar 2025VunaPay SeedSafaricom Spark Accelerator ProgramNot disclosed
01 Oct 2023VunaPay SeedFounders Factory Africa$400K
02 Mar 2023VunaPay Pre-seedLifetime VenturesNot disclosed

VunaPay founders & team

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Frequently asked about VunaPay

Where is VunaPay based and when was it founded?
VunaPay is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and was founded in 2023.
Who founded VunaPay?
VunaPay was founded by Ian Wambai (Co-Founder & CTO), Gatwĩri Njogu-Mokaya (Co-Founder & CEO), Gatwĩri Njogu-Mokaya (Co-Founder & CEO), Ian Wambai (Co-Founder & CTO) and 1 other founder.
Who is the CEO of VunaPay?
Gatwĩri Njogu-Mokaya is VunaPay's Co-Founder & CEO.
How much funding has VunaPay raised?
VunaPay has raised $400K across 3 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a Seed, was announced on Mar 21, 2025.
Who has invested in VunaPay?
Backers include Safaricom Spark Accelerator Program, Founders Factory Africa and Lifetime Ventures.
What sector is VunaPay in?
VunaPay operates in AgTech, Financial Services and FinTech.