Kuda
Lagos, NG · 5 known investors
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Kuda is a digital-first bank offering personal and business accounts, transfers, savings, and credit through mobile apps. It serves consumers and businesses in Nigeria, with a branch in Lagos.
Founders & leadership
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Babs OgundeyiinFounder
Investors · 5
Entrée CapitalTel Aviv · $150K – $15M
ODBALondon
Target GlobalGrand Cayman
Valar Ventures LlcSan Francisco · $100K – $5M
Also in the syndicate · 1
Launch Africa
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$55M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2021–2024
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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Jetlore72 shared keywordsJetlore was a Palo Alto AI startup that turned unstructured retail product data into structured attributes so merchants could personalise what each shopper saw. Founded by Stanford researchers, it raised from Sierra Ventures, Alsop Louie Partners, Fenox Venture Capital, BRM Capital and Mercury Fund, and PayPal acquired it in 2018.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Kuda do?
- Kuda is a digital-first bank offering personal and business accounts, transfers, savings, and credit through mobile apps. It serves consumers and businesses in Nigeria, with a branch in Lagos.
- Who founded Kuda?
- Kuda was founded by Babs Ogundeyi.
- Who are Kuda's investors?
- Kuda's investors include Entrée Capital, ODBA, Target Global, Valar Ventures Llc.
- How much funding has Kuda raised?
- Kuda has disclosed $55M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.
- Where is Kuda headquartered?
- Kuda is headquartered in Lagos, NG.