Wakanow
OperatingWakanow is Africa’s leading travel-tech platform, integrating tourism, fintech, hospitality, logistics, and entertainment.
- Travel & Tourism
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Private Equity
- Founded 2023
- wakanow.com ↗
- Total raised
- $40M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $40M
- Private Equity
- Rounds
- 2
- since 2023
- Investors
- 2
- on record
- Employees
- 501-1,000
About Wakanow
Wakanow is Africa’s leading travel technology company, redefining how people across the continent connect with the world. Founded with the vision of making travel simple, accessible, and affordable, Wakanow has grown into a dynamic ecosystem that goes far beyond flights and hotels.
Through its innovative platforms, Wakanow offers a full spectrum of services across multiple verticals:
Travel & Tourism: Seamless booking of flights, hotels, holiday packages, and visa assistance.
Fintech (Kalabash): Flexible payment solutions, including Buy Now, Pay Later options, to make travel and lifestyle experiences more accessible.
Wakanow funding2 rounds
All 2 rounds →Wakanow has raised $40M across 2 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $40M Private Equity announced 20 Dec 2018, led by The Carlyle Group.
Who has invested in Wakanow
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 2018 | Wakanow Private Equity | The Carlyle Group | $40M |
| 01 Aug 2014 | Wakanow Venture | African Capital Alliance | Not disclosed |
Wakanow founders & team
Full team →- Omotunde BajoChief Financial Officer
- Adenike MacaulayCEO
- Ife OjobanikanGroup Chief of Staff
- Ife OjobanikanGroup Chief of Staff
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Frequently asked about Wakanow
- Where is Wakanow based and when was it founded?
- Wakanow is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria and was founded in 2023.
- Who is the CEO of Wakanow?
- Adenike Macaulay is Wakanow's CEO.
- How much funding has Wakanow raised?
- Wakanow has raised $40M across 2 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $40M Private Equity, was announced on Dec 20, 2018.
- Who has invested in Wakanow?
- Backers include The Carlyle Group and African Capital Alliance.
- What sector is Wakanow in?
- Wakanow operates in Travel & Tourism, FinTech and Hospitality.
