Soko
Company

Last deal

$2.58M

Amount

Series A

Stage

19.04.2019

Date

3

all rounds

$8.18M

Total amount

date founded

Financing round

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About Company
SOKO is a manufacturing platform that connects independent artisans to the global marketplace using mobile technology.

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founded date

01.01.2012

Number of employees

Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Series A

IPO status

Private

Description

SOKO's technology suite and mobile app organize over 2300 independent artisans throughout Kenya to manufacture their jewelry, creating an efficient and demand-responsive virtual factory. The company's business model and BCorp certification validate and distinguish them from their competition, providing economic opportunity and financial inclusion for marginalized artisans who are now earning 4.8X more than an average Kenyan workshop. SOKO believes in using business as a force for good to balance profit with purpose, working towards reducing inequality and poverty through the creation of high-quality jobs with dignity and purpose.
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Catherine Mahugu
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Senior director of sales and brand marketing

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Head of Finance

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Head of Digital Marketing and Ecommerce

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