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Watu Credit

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Watu Credit Limited offers asset financing (motorcycles and three-wheelers) and group lending products (short-term and business loans)

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Total raised
$15.5M
disclosed
Last round
Undisclosed
Rounds
4
since 2015
Employees
101-250

About Watu Credit

Inclusive Finance - bringing tailored and affordable financial services to disadvantaged and low-income populations - is a key enabler of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and we at Watu Credit are privileged to be playing our part. Watu Credit is a dynamic fast growing non-bank finance company that harnesses technology to offer both secured and unsecured lending primarily via mobile services. Headquartered in Mombasa (Nyali), Watu Credit aims to become the leading African provider of a broad set of inclusive financial products, delivered through technology in a fast, efficient and professional manner. The Company commenced its business operations in July 2015 with the clear vision to be the best provider of short and medium term loan products tailored to the exact needs of target customers and delivered through mobile technology. The Company offers asset financing (motorcycles and three-wheelers) and group lending products (short-term and business loans) and currently is expanding with a network of 19 branches in Kenya, and expansion reach into Uganda and Nigeria. Watu Credit prides itself in offering fully cash-less services for loan disbursement and collection as well as 24-hour access for clients to their account balances. We are a niche asset finance company, with social enterprise at heart. We are constantly re-inventing ourselves, working to strengthen our market position even further and importantly, empower a disadvantaged and low-income segment of the developing world' population.

Watu Credit funding4 rounds

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Watu Credit has raised $15.5M across 4 disclosed rounds. The latest is an Undisclosed announced 08 Oct 2026, led by Lendable.

RoundAmount
Watu Credit Undisclosed08 Oct 2026
Led by Lendable
Not disclosed
Watu Credit Debt Financing10 Sep 2026Lead not disclosed$7M

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Frequently asked about Watu Credit

Where is Watu Credit based and when was it founded?
Watu Credit is headquartered in Mombasa, Kenya and was founded in 2015.
Who is the CEO of Watu Credit?
Andris Kaneps is Watu Credit's CEO.
How much funding has Watu Credit raised?
Watu Credit has raised $15.5M across 4 funding rounds. Its latest, a Undisclosed, was announced on 08 Oct 2026.
Who has invested in Watu Credit?
Backers include Lendable and AHL Venture Partners.
What sector is Watu Credit in?
Watu Credit operates in Finance, Financial Services and FinTech.