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.