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Tendo

YC W22

Accra, GH · Founded 2021 · 15 employees · 12 known investors

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Tendo operates a mobile platform connecting African merchants with wholesale suppliers, allowing them to source and resell products through social messaging apps without purchasing inventory upfront. The platform handles inventory, payment, and delivery logistics for online sellers.

Also known as Tendo Soko Technologies, Inc.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)

Tendo was founded in 2021 by Felix Manford, Evans Darbo Boateng, Primerose Katena, and Derrick Mungai.

FMFelix Manford
Felix ManfordCo-Founder & CEOFelix Manford is co-founder and CEO of Tendo.
EDEvans Darbo Boateng
Evans Darbo BoatengCo-Founder. & CPOEvans Darbo Boateng is a software engineer with over six years of experience who co-founded Tendo.
PKPrimerose Katena
Primerose KatenaFounderPrimerose Katena is a founder at Tendo, a mobile platform that connects African merchants with wholesale suppliers through social messaging apps to source and resell products.
DMDerrick Mungai
Derrick MungaiFounderDerrick Mungai is a software engineer based in Kenya.

Investors · 12

Morgan StanleyreportedPurchase

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Sewu K. Steve Tawiareported

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Tyche PartnersreportedLos Altos · $1M – $10M

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Related companies · 4

Companies working in the same space as Tendo.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Tendo Soko Technologies, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Tendo do?
Tendo operates a mobile platform connecting African merchants with wholesale suppliers, allowing them to source and resell products through social messaging apps without purchasing inventory upfront. The platform handles inventory, payment, and delivery logistics for online sellers.
Who founded Tendo?
Tendo was founded by Felix Manford, Evans Darbo Boateng, Primerose Katena, Derrick Mungai in 2021.
Who are Tendo's investors?
Tendo's investors include LoftyInc Capital, Lux Capital, Plug and Play Ventures, Y Combinator, Fitz Gate Ventures, General Catalyst, Morgan Stanley, Renew Capital and 4 more.
Where is Tendo headquartered?
Tendo is headquartered in Accra, GH.