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Rwazi

Techstars '22Plug and Play Ventures

Wilmington, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors

rwazi.com ↗

Rwazi provides decision intelligence software for enterprise teams using real-world signals and zero-party data from over 190 countries to inform strategic business decisions.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareRetail Tech

Founders & leadership

Rwazi was founded in 2021 by Joseph Rutakangwa and Eric Sewankambo.

JRJoseph Rutakangwa
Joseph RutakangwainFounder, CEO
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Eric SewankamboinCo-Founder, Chief Operating Officer

Board

JRJennifer Richard
Jennifer Richardin𝕏Board DirectorPrincipal at Bonfire Ventures

Investors · 4

Bonfire VenturesLos Angeles · $2M – $4M
Newfund CapitalSilicon Valley · $250K – $2M
TechstarsBoulder · $220K
Plug and Play VenturesreportedSunnyvale · $50K – $12M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$13.8M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2022–2025

▶$10MraisedMar 2025 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Joseph RutakangwaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Eric SewankamboExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jennifer RichardDirector
Offering amount
$11.8M
Amount sold
$10M
First sale
Feb 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.8MraisedOct 2022 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Eric SewankamboExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jennifer RichardDirector
  • Joseph RutakangwaExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$4.1M
Amount sold
$3.8M
First sale
Sep 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

In the news

Dabafinance - Africa-Born Rwazi Raises $12M to Scale Real-Time AI Decision Platformdabafinance.com · Jul 2025Rwazi Raises $12M Series A to Replace 'Gut Calls' with AI - Los Angeles Timeslatimes.com · Jul 2025African AI intelligence startup Rwazi raises $12m Series A funding round - Disrupt Africadisruptafrica.com · Jul 2025Rwazi Announces $12M Funding Round to Replace Every Gut Call with an AI Copilottheaiinsider.tech · Jul 2025Rwazi raises $12M Series A to help companies with consumer insights and intelligence | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jul 2025Rwazi to scale its market intelligence platform backed by $4 million seed funding | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Mar 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Rwazi do?
Rwazi provides decision intelligence software for enterprise teams using real-world signals and zero-party data from over 190 countries to inform strategic business decisions.
Who founded Rwazi?
Rwazi was founded by Joseph Rutakangwa, Eric Sewankambo in 2021.
Who are Rwazi's investors?
Rwazi's investors include Bonfire Ventures, Newfund Capital, Techstars, Plug and Play Ventures.
How much funding has Rwazi raised?
Rwazi has disclosed $13.8M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Rwazi headquartered?
Rwazi is headquartered in Wilmington, US.