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M Kopa

Kilimani, Nairobi, KE · Founded 2011 · Delaware LLC · 12 known investors

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M-KOPA offers smartphones through a deposit-and-installment payment model that lets customers build a credit history and unlock digital loans, health cover, device protection, and data bundles. It operates across five African countries including Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, and South Africa, focused on financial inclusion for underserved consumers.

Founders & leadership

M Kopa was founded in 2011 by Jesse Moore, Nicholas Hughes, and Chad Larson.

JMJesse Moore
Jesse MooreCEO and co-founder
NH
Nicholas HughesCo-founder
CL
Chad LarsonFounder
NH
Nick HughesFounder

Board

AG
Arun GoreBoard director
OK
Oliver KariusBoard director
CLColin le Duc
Colin le DucBoard directorFounding Partner at Generation Investment Management
LB
Les BaillieBoard director

Investors · 12

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$76.5M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2015–2017

▶$51.3MraisedDec 2017 · 6 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Carl ThielkExecutive Officer
  • Pauline VaughanExecutive Officer
  • Nicholas HughesExecutive Officer, Director
  • Elizabeth LittlefieldDirector
  • Jesse MooreExecutive Officer, Director
  • Yesse OengaExecutive Officer
  • David EastonDirector
  • Mugo KibatiDirector
  • Jesse ZigmundExecutive Officer
  • Susan GithukuDirector
  • Oliver KariusDirector
  • Colin le DucDirector
  • Arun GoreDirector
  • Samuel Gachwe KariukiExecutive Officer
  • Chad LarsonExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$76.3M
Amount sold
$51.3M
First sale
Nov 2017
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6.3MraisedSep 2016 · 4 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nicholas HughesExecutive Officer, Director
  • Chad LarsonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jesse MooreExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mugo KibatiDirector
  • Colin le DucDirector
  • Les BaillieDirector
  • Susan GithukuDirector
  • Arun GoreDirector
  • Oliver KariusDirector
Offering amount
$30M
Amount sold
$6.3M
First sale
Sep 2016
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$18.8MraisedDec 2015 · 15 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Arun GoreDirector
  • Oliver KariusDirector
  • Jesse MooreExecutive Officer, Director
  • Nicholas HughesExecutive Officer, Director
  • Chad LarsonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Les BaillieDirector
  • Colin le DucDirector
Offering amount
$18.8M
Amount sold
$18.8M
First sale
Dec 2015
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does M Kopa do?
M-KOPA offers smartphones through a deposit-and-installment payment model that lets customers build a credit history and unlock digital loans, health cover, device protection, and data bundles. It operates across five African countries including Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, and South Africa, focused on financial inclusion for underserved consumers.
Who founded M Kopa?
M Kopa was founded by Jesse Moore, Nicholas Hughes, Chad Larson in 2011.
Who are M Kopa's investors?
M Kopa's investors include AHL Venture Partners, Autodesk Foundation, Blue Haven Initiative, Broadscale, Gray Ghost Ventures, Lauder Partners, LocalGlobe, SBI Ven Capital and 4 more.
How much funding has M Kopa raised?
M Kopa has disclosed $76.5M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is M Kopa headquartered?
M Kopa is headquartered in Kilimani, Nairobi, KE.