WaFunda

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South African social impact company building tools and finance models that widen young people's access to education

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11-50

About WaFunda

WaFunda is a for-profit social impact enterprise that designs, delivers and connects models and technologies to give young people access to educational opportunities. Its focus is on enabling education and training through products such as Blackbullion and the WaFunda ISA.

The company is based in Cape Town, South Africa, with a team of 11–50 people. It is listed in MC Studio's open startup dataset. Its website explains how it works and lists its products, and it invites partners and students to get in touch. Its mission statement centres on access to educational opportunities for young people.

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Frequently asked about WaFunda

Where is WaFunda based and when was it founded?
WaFunda is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa and was founded in 2019.
What sector is WaFunda in?
WaFunda operates in EdTech and FinTech.