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Sote

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San Francisco, US · Founded 2017 · 7 known investors

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A SaaS platform offering digital customs clearing, forwarding, and supply chain services to facilitate trade across Africa.

Founders & leadership

MN
Marlon NicholsNamed on SEC filing
ME
Meka Este-McDonaldNamed on SEC filing
FO
Felix Odhiambo OrwaNamed on SEC filing
AH
Arlan HamiltonNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 7

Also in the syndicate · 1

Pipe

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$14.3M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2020–2022

▶$3.7MraisedDec 2021 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Arlan HamiltonDirector
  • Felix Odhiambo OrwaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Marlon NicholsDirector
  • Scott YackoDirector
  • Ray KoDirector
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$3.7M
First sale
Nov 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.5MraisedNov 2020 · 34 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Marlon NicholsDirector
  • Meka Este-McDonaldExecutive Officer, Director
  • Felix Odhiambo OrwaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Arlan HamiltonDirector
Offering amount
$4.4M
Amount sold
$3.5M
First sale
Oct 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Frequently asked questions

What does Sote do?
A SaaS platform offering digital customs clearing, forwarding, and supply chain services to facilitate trade across Africa.
Who are Sote's investors?
Sote's investors include Backstage Capital, Consonance Investment Managers, Future Africa, Forum Ventures, K50 Ventures, MaC Venture Capital.
How much funding has Sote raised?
Sote has disclosed $14.3M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Sote headquartered?
Sote is headquartered in San Francisco, US.