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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

KAKidus Asfaw
Kidus AsfawFounder & 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.

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African Renaissance PartnersKing Philanthropies

Funding

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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, Plug and Play Ventures, Satgana, Unruly Capital, Savannah Fund.