The funding round was led by Y Combinator, with participation from Alan Rutledge, Heirloom VC, Tristan Walker, Entrée Capital, Voltron Capital, Unpopular VC, Kima Ventures, Mono CEO Abdul Hassan, and Dropbox co-founder Arash Ferdowsi.
Founded in 2022, Bujeti aims to help African businesses, from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMBs) to large corporations and startups, manage their finances more efficiently.
Bujeti’s platform provides businesses with a simple and fully integrated solution for managing expenses and issuing corporate cards to employees.
The platform targets businesses in various industries, including logistics, healthcare, agriculture, and construction.
It streamlines spending processes by managing the issuance of corporate cards to employees and contractors, allowing businesses to set spending limits, restrictions, and approval flows for various stakeholders.
Adding to its offerings, Bujeti is developing a multi-currency feature that will enable it to manage finances for businesses operating in different countries.
This expansion, coupled with the recent investment, positions Bujeti to become a leading provider of corporate card and expense management solutions in Africa.
“We are delighted to partner with ISA to support the development of solar energy in Africa,” said Alain Ebobissé, CEO of Africa50. “This partnership will help to accelerate the deployment of solar energy in Africa and improve the lives of millions of Africans,” he added.
The startup funding landscape in Africa in 2023 was a mixed bag of encouraging growth and cautious optimism amidst global economic headwinds.
Hohm Energy, a South African climate tech startup, has raised $8 million in seed funding to accelerate its mission of bringing affordable and accessible rooftop solar solutions to individuals and businesses across the country.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has welcomed Africa50, a pan-African infrastructure and investment group, as a new partner in its Energy Transition Accelerator Financing (ETAF) platform.
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