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Sanifu

YC S22

Nairobi, KE · Founded 2021 · 5 employees · 4 known investors

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Sanifu provides a platform for automating manual data handling tasks like cleaning, validation, reconciliation, and report consolidation across finance, operations, and marketing functions. The system captures and repeats defined workflows to move data from various sources into dashboards and other systems without requiring spreadsheets, scripts, or custom coding.

Also known as Patika Technology, Inc. · Patika · Patika Technology Limited · Patika Technology Limited, Patika

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSB2BAnalyticsData EngineeringAIKenyaAfricaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S22)

Sanifu was founded in 2021 by Sidney Rema and Phelix Juma.

SRSidney Rema
Sidney RemaFounderSidney Rema has over five years of banking experience focused on credit extension to microenterprises and small businesses in East Africa, and previously built payment systems processing significant transaction volume across Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda. He is completing medical training and now leads Sanifu.
PJPhelix Juma
Phelix JumaFounderHe previously contributed to building payments systems across East Africa that processed significant transaction volumes, and holds an engineering degree from the University of Nairobi with expertise in information systems, banking, payments integration, and data science.
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Sidney Rema Phelix JumaFounder

Investors · 4

Asymmetry VenturesreportedRichmond · $125K – $500K

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Cresset CapitalreportedAtlanta

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Goodwater CapitalreportedBurlingame · $5M – $50M

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In the news

Sanifu: Automate the repetitive work spreadsheets are used forycombinator.com · May 2026Y Combinator-backed Patika launches Sanifu.aitechmoran.com · Aug 2024🚀 Patika - Receivable Automation & Payments for Africa’s SMBsycombinator.com · Jun 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does Sanifu do?
Sanifu provides a platform for automating manual data handling tasks like cleaning, validation, reconciliation, and report consolidation across finance, operations, and marketing functions. The system captures and repeats defined workflows to move data from various sources into dashboards and other systems without requiring spreadsheets, scripts, or custom coding.
Who founded Sanifu?
Sanifu was founded by Sidney Rema, Phelix Juma in 2021.
Who are Sanifu's investors?
Sanifu's investors include Y Combinator, Asymmetry Ventures, Cresset Capital, Goodwater Capital.
Where is Sanifu headquartered?
Sanifu is headquartered in Nairobi, KE.