Jumia
OperatingJumia Group is an e-commerce ecosystem that provides innovative, convenient, and affordable online goods and services to consumers.
- Consumer Goods
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Post-IPO Equity
- Founded 2012
- jumia.com ↗
- Total raised
- $855M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $50M
- Post-IPO Equity
- Rounds
- 6
- since 2012
- Investors
- 12
- on record
- Employees
- 1001-5000
About Jumia
Jumia is a leading e-commerce platform in Africa. It is built around a marketplace, Jumia Logistics, and JumiaPay. The marketplace helps millions of consumers and sellers to connect and transact. Jumia Logistics enables the delivery of millions of packages through our network of local partners. JumiaPay facilitates the payments of online transactions for Jumia's ecosystem. With over 1 billion people and 500 million internet users in Africa, Jumia believes that e-commerce is making people's lives easier by helping them shop and pay for millions of products at the best prices wherever they live. E-commerce is also creating new opportunities for SMEs to grow, and job opportunities for a new generation to thrive. With over 5,000 employees in more than 10 countries in Africa, Jumia is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by very high-profile shareholders. Jumia is committed to creating sustainable impact in Africa. Jumia offers unique opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment, creating new jobs, new skills, and empowering a new generation.
Jumia funding6 rounds
All 6 rounds →Jumia has raised $855M across 6 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $50M Post-IPO Equity announced 11 Aug 2026.
- $45.2MSeries ASeries A, $45.2M, $45.2M raised to date
- $147MSeries BSeries B, $147M, $192M raised to date
- $150MSeries CSeries C, $150M, $342M raised to date
- $407MSeries CSeries C, $407M, $749M raised to date
- $56MCorporateCorporate, $56M, $805M raised to date
- $50MPost-IPO EquityPost-IPO Equity, $50M, $855M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round
Who has invested in Jumia
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | Jumia Post-IPO Equity | International Finance Corporation +1 | $50M |
| 02 Apr 2019 | Jumia Corporate | Mastercard | $56M |
| 03 Mar 2016 | Jumia Series C | MTN Group +5 | $407M |
| 26 Nov 2014 | Jumia Series C | AXA Group +7 | $150M |
| 01 Jan 2013 | Jumia Series B | Millicom Systems +2 | $147M |
| 01 Jan 2012 | Jumia Series A | Blakeney Management +2 | $45.2M |
Jumia founders & team
- Sacha PoignonnecCo-founder & Co-CEO Jumia
- Jeremy HodaraCo-CEO & Founder Jumia
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- Twiga FoodsNairobi, Kenya
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Frequently asked about Jumia
- Where is Jumia based and when was it founded?
- Jumia is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria and was founded in 2012.
- Who founded Jumia?
- Jumia was founded by Sacha Poignonnec (Co-founder & Co-CEO Jumia) and Jeremy Hodara (Co-CEO & Founder Jumia).
- Who is the CEO of Jumia?
- Sacha Poignonnec is Jumia's Co-founder & Co-CEO Jumia.
- How much funding has Jumia raised?
- Jumia has raised $855M across 6 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $50M Post-IPO Equity, was announced on Aug 11, 2026.
- Who has invested in Jumia?
- Backers include International Finance Corporation, AXIAN Telecom, Mastercard, AXA Group and 8 others.
- What sector is Jumia in?
- Jumia operates in Consumer Goods, E-Commerce and Retail.
