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YC W20

Nairobi, KE · Founded 2019 · 130 employees · 19 known investors

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Workpay provides HR, payroll, compliance, and benefits administration services for businesses with remote and local teams across Africa. The platform offers employer of record (EOR) and people operations management tools designed for the African market.

Also known as WorkPay Technologies, Inc.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaSB2BKenyaAfricaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W20)

Workpay was founded in 2019 by Paul Kimani and Jackson Kibigo Kungu.

PKPaul Kimani
Paul KimaniCo-founder · Chief Executive OfficerHe previously worked at Equity Bank and holds a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Nairobi.
JKJackson Kibigo Kungu
Jackson Kibigo KunguFounderFounder of Workpay, which provides HR, payroll, compliance, and benefits administration, including employer of record services, for businesses with remote and local teams across Africa. A senior software developer with a background building consumer products for large audiences, primarily focused on iOS alongside a range of web-based platforms and technologies.
EN
Edwin Njuguna MwangiExecutive
DM
David Maina KariukiExecutive
JK
Jackson KibigoFounder
JK
Jackson KimaniFounder
JK
Jackson KunguFounder
DM
David MainaCTO
EM
Edwin MwangiCBO
BM
Boris MaguireVice President-Operations
JM
Jacqueline MwangiSenior Manager - People Ops

Board

NWNgetha Waithaka
Ngetha WaithakaBoard directorGeneral Partner at Norrsken22

Investors · 19

Acadian Ventures Management, Llclisted by Acadian Ventures Management, LlcMadison · $500K – $2M

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Norrsken22listed by Norrsken22Johannesburg

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P1 Ventureslisted by P1 VenturesGrand Cayman · $100K – $1M

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Saviu Ventureslisted by Saviu VenturesAbidjan

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Soma Capitallisted by Soma CapitalSacramento · $100K – $300K

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VKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)listed by VKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)Lagos

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C&M Capital PartnersreportedMillstone Township

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Cognum ASreported

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Foundation BotnarreportedBasel

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Invest With Passion FundreportedParis

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Launch Africa VenturesreportedTrianon · $10K – $300K

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Module Capitalreported

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Musha VenturesreportedSeattle · $25K – $500K

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Norrsken AcceleratorreportedStockholm

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ProparcoreportedParis

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Also in the syndicate · 3

Axian Group NorrskenFondation BotnarKara Ventures

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$8.8M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2023–2024

▶$8.8MraisedJun 2024 · 25 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ngetha WaithakaDirector
  • Edwin Njuguna MwangiExecutive Officer
  • Jackson Kibigo KunguExecutive Officer, Director
  • David Maina KariukiExecutive Officer
  • Ryosuke YamawakiDirector
  • Paul Njoroge KimaniExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$9.6M
Amount sold
$8.8M
First sale
Jun 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Companies working in the same space as Workpay.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
WorkPay Technologies, Inc.

In the news

Kenyan HR and payroll startup Workpay lands Visa as investor in $5M round | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Aug 2024YC-backed HR-payroll provider Workpay raises $2.7M to scale in Africa • TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Feb 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Workpay do?
Workpay provides HR, payroll, compliance, and benefits administration services for businesses with remote and local teams across Africa. The platform offers employer of record (EOR) and people operations management tools designed for the African market.
Who founded Workpay?
Workpay was founded by Paul Kimani, Jackson Kibigo Kungu in 2019.
Who are Workpay's investors?
Workpay's investors include Y Combinator, Acadian Ventures Management, Llc, Norrsken22, P1 Ventures, Saviu Ventures, Soma Capital, VKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures), C&M Capital Partners and 8 more.
How much funding has Workpay raised?
Workpay has disclosed $8.8M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Workpay headquartered?
Workpay is headquartered in Nairobi, KE.