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Nairobi, KE · Founded 2017 · 2 known investors
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Komaza is a forestry company in Kenya that uses a smallholder microforestry model, partnering with thousands of small farmers to grow trees on distributed land pockets rather than large plantations. It operates a seedling nursery and modular sawmill connected by a tech platform for real-time tree management, producing wood while generating farmer income and capturing carbon.
Founders & leadership
KOMAZA was founded in 2017 by Tevis Howard.
Board
Investors · 2
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$47.6M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2017–2021
▶$10MraisedJan 2022 · 2 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Jonathan DeanDirector
- Steve BeckDirector
- Tiffany CardExecutive Officer, Director
- Tevis HowardExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $15M
- Amount sold
- $10M
- First sale
- Dec 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$27.7MraisedJul 2020 · 9 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Tevis HowardExecutive Officer, Director
- Steve BeckDirector
- Jonathan DeanDirector
- Tiffany CardExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $32.7M
- Amount sold
- $27.7M
- First sale
- Jul 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$9.9MraisedNov 2017 · 7 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Joris de VriesDirector
- Steve BeckDirector
- Tevis HowardExecutive Officer, Director
- Ayesha WagleExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $9.9M
- Amount sold
- $9.9M
- First sale
- May 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through KOMAZA went on to found or lead other companies.
Frequently asked questions
- What does KOMAZA do?
- Komaza is a forestry company in Kenya that uses a smallholder microforestry model, partnering with thousands of small farmers to grow trees on distributed land pockets rather than large plantations. It operates a seedling nursery and modular sawmill connected by a tech platform for real-time tree management, producing wood while generating farmer income and capturing carbon.
- Who founded KOMAZA?
- KOMAZA was founded by Tevis Howard in 2017.
- Who are KOMAZA's investors?
- KOMAZA's investors include Ceniarth, Novastar Ventures.
- How much funding has KOMAZA raised?
- KOMAZA has disclosed $47.6M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is KOMAZA headquartered?
- KOMAZA is headquartered in Nairobi, KE.