CowryWise
OperatingCowryWise is a FinTech company that democratizes access to premium financial services by making these services available to the mass market.
- Financial Services
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Seed
- Founded 2017
- cowrywise.com ↗
- Total raised
- $3.3M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $3M
- Seed
- Rounds
- 5
- since 2017
- Investors
- 7
- on record
- Employees
- 1-10
About CowryWise
CowryWise is a FinTech company democratizing access to premium financial services by making these services available to the mass market cheaply. We are leveraging technology and investment management to re-imagine how personal finance services are delivered to people. We do this by helping our customers achieve their savings and investments goals in a simple, secure and rewarding manner.
CowryWise funding5 rounds
All 5 rounds →CowryWise has raised $3.3M across 5 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $3M Seed announced 28 Jan 2021, led by Quona Capital.
- $50KAngelAngel, $50K, $50K raised to date
- $120KSeedSeed, $120K, $170K raised to date
- $80KGrantGrant, $80K, $250K raised to date
- $3MSeedSeed, $3M, $3.3M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round · 1 undisclosed round not drawn
Who has invested in CowryWise
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2021 | CowryWise Seed | Quona Capital +2 | $3M |
| 01 Jan 2020 | CowryWise Grant | Catalyst Fund | $80K |
| 19 Apr 2019 | CowryWise Seed | K50 Ventures | Not disclosed |
| 20 Aug 2018 | CowryWise Seed | Y Combinator | $120K |
| 14 Jun 2018 | CowryWise Angel | Microtraction | $50K |
CowryWise founders & team
- Razaq AhmedCo-Founder & CEO
- Edward PopoolaCo-Founder & CTO
CowryWise competitorssame sector · similar funding
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Frequently asked about CowryWise
- Where is CowryWise based and when was it founded?
- CowryWise is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria and was founded in 2017.
- Who founded CowryWise?
- CowryWise was founded by Razaq Ahmed (Co-Founder & CEO) and Edward Popoola (Co-Founder & CTO).
- Who is the CEO of CowryWise?
- Razaq Ahmed is CowryWise's Co-Founder & CEO.
- How much funding has CowryWise raised?
- CowryWise has raised $3.3M across 5 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $3M Seed, was announced on Jan 28, 2021.
- Who has invested in CowryWise?
- Backers include Quona Capital, Sahil Lavingia, Tsadik Foundation, Catalyst Fund and 3 others.
- What sector is CowryWise in?
- CowryWise operates in Financial Services, Personal Finance and Wealth Management.
