Rwanda-Based Fintech Kayko Raises $1.2 Million Seed Round
Rwanda-based fintech Kayko has raised $1.2 million in seed funding to help small businesses access financing using real-time operational data...
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Rwanda-based fintech startup Kayko has successfully raised $1.2 million in a seed funding round. This capital infusion will empower Kayko to advance its mission of enhancing access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through data-driven insights.
- Kayko secured $1.2 million in seed funding to expand its services.
- The funding round was supported by investors including Burrow Capital, the Luxembourg Development Agency, Hanga Ignite by BRD, and develoPPP Ventures.
- The platform currently serves over 8,500 SMEs across Rwanda, offering tools for bookkeeping, inventory management, and tax compliance to formalize businesses that have historically operated outside traditional financial systems.
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