Uncover
Nairobi, KE · 12 known investors
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Uncover is a skincare brand that combines K-Beauty formulations with African botanicals to create dermatologist-tested products for melanated skin. It sells directly to consumers, offers a skin quiz and free consultations with an in-house esthetician, and focuses on skin in Africa.
Founders & leadership
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Jade OyateruinFounder
Investors · 12
FirstCheck AfricaLagos · $50K – $250K
igniteXL VenturePalo Alto · $100K – $500K
Nairobi Business Angel Network
ABSeed Venturesreported · 2 sourcesSão Paulo · $400K – $2M
Chui VenturesreportedNairobi
Cloud9 Capitalreported · 2 sourcesSão Paulo · $100K – $5M
EQ2 VenturesreportedDubai · $3M
Also in the syndicate · 5
ABSeedleadAltree CapitalAntler VCEndeavorSamata Capital
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$14.6M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2024–2026
- $14.6MSeries AJun 2026 · 3 sources
Cloud9 Capital (lead), ABSeed Ventures, Endeavor
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountseed round extensionMar 2025
ABSeed (lead)
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountseed fundingJul 2024
EQ2 Ventures (lead), IgniteXL Ventures (lead), Altree Capital, Antler VC, Chui Ventures, Samata Capital
Source ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Uncover do?
- Uncover is a skincare brand that combines K-Beauty formulations with African botanicals to create dermatologist-tested products for melanated skin. It sells directly to consumers, offers a skin quiz and free consultations with an in-house esthetician, and focuses on skin in Africa.
- Who founded Uncover?
- Uncover was founded by Jade Oyateru.
- Who are Uncover's investors?
- Uncover's investors include FirstCheck Africa, igniteXL Venture, Nairobi Business Angel Network, ABSeed Ventures, Chui Ventures, Cloud9 Capital, EQ2 Ventures.
- How much funding has Uncover raised?
- Uncover has disclosed $14.6M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is Uncover headquartered?
- Uncover is headquartered in Nairobi, KE.