8B was founded by Lydiah Kemunto Bosire in 2017.

Who are 8B's investors?

8B's investors include Armory Square Ventures.

8B

Founded 2017 · 17 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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8B Education Investments operates a financing platform that funds African students pursuing higher education, connecting borrowers with lending products. It offers "lending as a service" for student loans and operates across markets including Ghana, Uganda, and Kenya.

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Founders & leadership

8B was founded in 2017 by Lydiah Kemunto Bosire.

Lydiah Kemunto Bosire Founder & CEOLydiah Kemunto Bosire is a Kenyan national with over eighteen years of experience in international politics, development, and human rights, including roles at the United Nations, World Bank, and global NGOs. She holds a D.Phil in Politics from the University of Oxford and an MPA from Cornell University, and is the founder and CEO of 8B Education Investments, a financing platform for African students pursuing higher education.

Bill Hubert PresidentBill Hubert brings over 25 years of experience in fintech, education finance, and business services, having built and exited education financing companies and consulted with major banks, universities, and impact investors on loan program design and platform operations. He is President of 8B Education Investments, a financing platform connecting students across Africa with lending products for higher education.

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Armory Square Ventureslisted by Armory Square VenturesSyracuse · $500K – $2M

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Frequently asked questions

What does 8B do?: 8B Education Investments operates a financing platform that funds African students pursuing higher education, connecting borrowers with lending products. It offers "lending as a service" for student loans and operates across markets including Ghana, Uganda, and Kenya.
Who founded 8B?: 8B was founded by Lydiah Kemunto Bosire in 2017.
Who are 8B's investors?: 8B's investors include Armory Square Ventures.