Kubik
8 known investors
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Stacey Herounlockedknows Kidus Asfaw · together at Duke University (overlapped)
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Kubik operates a circular economy model that turns urban waste, including plastic, into low-carbon building materials for industries such as cement, working with cities and municipalities to improve waste management. It runs in Ethiopian cities including Harar and Dire Dawa, with a focus on African cities.
Founders & leadership
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Kidus AsfawinFounder & CEOKidus Asfaw is founder and CEO of Kubik, which converts urban waste into low-carbon building materials through a circular economy model operating in African cities. He previously led global innovation at UNICEF, scaling digital platforms across 40+ countries, and held roles at Google, Accenture, and the World Bank focused on systems innovation in emerging markets; he holds degrees in Biomedical Engineering from Duke and Public Policy from Princeton.
Investors · 8
Endgame CapitalBerlin · $270K – $810K
HalcyonWashington
Kazana FundAddis Ababa · $100K – $250K
Mo AngelsMauritius · $20K – $200K
SatganaLuxembourg · $110K – $550K
Unruly CapitalLondon
Also in the syndicate · 2
African Renaissance PartnersKing Philanthropies
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountseed roundMay 2024
African Renaissance Partners, Endgame Capital, King Philanthropies
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Kubik do?
- Kubik operates a circular economy model that turns urban waste, including plastic, into low-carbon building materials for industries such as cement, working with cities and municipalities to improve waste management. It runs in Ethiopian cities including Harar and Dire Dawa, with a focus on African cities.
- Who founded Kubik?
- Kubik was founded by Kidus Asfaw.
- Who are Kubik's investors?
- Kubik's investors include Endgame Capital, Halcyon, Kazana Fund, Mo Angels, Satgana, Unruly Capital.