Kenyan startup Lipa Later, which specializes in technology-based consumer credit, has successfully raised $12 million in pre-series A financing. Equity and debt financing saw the participation of Cauris Finance, Lateral Frontiers VC, GreenHouse Capital, SOSV IV LLC, Sayani Investments and Axian Financial Services.
The funds raised will allow the startup founded in 2018 to expand into new markets in Africa, notably in Tanzania, Ghana and Nigeria, and to develop in its existing markets, namely Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda.
“We are delighted to be working with our investors as we seek to grow and expand into other markets in Africa. Over the next 12 months, we are looking to grow and double our presence in existing markets, even as we open three to five new markets in Africa, ”said Eric Muli, Co-Founder and CEO of Lipa Later.
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The new funding comes on top of an undisclosed investment in 2020 by Tokyo-based Uncovered Fund, which invests in early stage and seed-stage startups in Africa. Lipa Later was among the five startups that received this funding.
The startup relies on data analytics to provide customers with convenient, affordable credit while monetizing through commissions and interest charges.
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