Akros was founded by Anna Winters in 2009.

Who are Akros's investors?

Akros's investors include ICONIQ, PeopleFund, Z Venture Capital.

How much funding has Akros raised?

Akros has disclosed $2.3M raised across 1 round.

Where is Akros headquartered?

Akros is headquartered in Lusaka, ZM.

Akros

Lusaka, ZM · Founded 2009 · 58 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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Akros builds data-driven systems to improve public health and well-being in disadvantaged and developing communities, working with donors, governments, and partners such as USAID and UNICEF. It operates primarily across Southern Africa with staff based in Lusaka, Zambia, and provides technical assistance globally.

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Founders & leadership

Akros was founded in 2009 by Anna Winters.

Anna Winters Cofounder and CEOAnna Winters is an epidemiologist who co-founded Akros, an organization that develops geospatial data systems and digital tools to support public health programs in Africa and Asia, including malaria control, sanitation, and immunization initiatives. Her work involves collaborating with government health ministries and field teams to deliver health interventions and monitoring systems to underserved communities.

Investors · 4

ICONIQlisted by ICONIQSan Francisco

PeopleFundreportedGuatemala City

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Z Venture CapitalreportedTokyo

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Z Holdings

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$2.3M disclosed across 1 round · 2022

$2.3MraisedDec 2022 · 2 sources
Z Venture Capital (lead), PeopleFund, Z Holdings
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Frequently asked questions

What does Akros do?: Akros builds data-driven systems to improve public health and well-being in disadvantaged and developing communities, working with donors, governments, and partners such as USAID and UNICEF. It operates primarily across Southern Africa with staff based in Lusaka, Zambia, and provides technical assistance globally.
Who founded Akros?: Akros was founded by Anna Winters in 2009.
Who are Akros's investors?: Akros's investors include ICONIQ, PeopleFund, Z Venture Capital.
How much funding has Akros raised?: Akros has disclosed $2.3M raised across 1 round.
Where is Akros headquartered?: Akros is headquartered in Lusaka, ZM.