Wowzi
OperatingWowzi pushes brand messages and pull consumer insights from trusted influencers shaping the trends that drive African commerce.
- Business Development
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Non-equity Assistance
- Founded 2019
- wowzi.co ↗
- Total raised
- $3.2M
- disclosed
- Last round
- Non-equity Assistance
- Rounds
- 4
- since 2019
- Investors
- 12
- on record
- Employees
- 11-50
About Wowzi
Wowzi is a globally leading technology company that enables SMEs, multinationals, creative agencies, research companies, and NGOs to push brand messages and pull consumer insights from trusted influencers shaping the trends that drive African commerce. Wowzi is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya with teams in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and across Europe.
Wowzi funding4 rounds
All 4 rounds →Wowzi has raised $3.2M across 4 disclosed rounds. The latest is a Non-equity Assistance announced 11 Feb 2024, led by Fusion by Diageo.
- $1.2MPre-seedPre-seed, $1.2M, $1.2M raised to date
- $2MSeedSeed, $2M, $3.2M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round · 2 undisclosed rounds not drawn
Who has invested in Wowzi
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2024 | Wowzi Non-equity Assistance | Fusion by Diageo | Not disclosed |
| 17 Apr 2023 | Wowzi Grant | Jobtech Innovation Lab | Not disclosed |
| 14 Dec 2021 | Wowzi Seed | 4DX Ventures +9 | $2M |
| 01 Jan 2020 | Wowzi Pre-seed | Not disclosed | $1.2M |
Wowzi founders & team
Full team →- Mike OtienoCo-Founder
- Brian MogeniCo-founder & CEO
- Johnny FallaChief Development & Growth Officer
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Frequently asked about Wowzi
- Where is Wowzi based and when was it founded?
- Wowzi is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and was founded in 2019.
- Who founded Wowzi?
- Wowzi was founded by Mike Otieno (Co-Founder) and Brian Mogeni (Co-founder & CEO).
- Who is the CEO of Wowzi?
- Brian Mogeni is Wowzi's Co-founder & CEO.
- How much funding has Wowzi raised?
- Wowzi has raised $3.2M across 4 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a Non-equity Assistance, was announced on Feb 11, 2024.
- Who has invested in Wowzi?
- Backers include Fusion by Diageo, Jobtech Innovation Lab, To.org, Golden Palm Investments and 8 others.
- What sector is Wowzi in?
- Wowzi operates in Business Development, Brand Marketing and Consumer Insights.
