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Kubik, Inc., a pioneering African startup specializing in plastic waste upcycling, has secured $3.34 million in funding.
The investment aims to position Kubik as a leader in combating plastic pollution and promoting sustainable practices across Africa. The funding round was led by prominent venture capital firms, including Plug and Play Tech Center, BESTSELLER FOUNDATION, GIIG Africa Fund, Satgana, Unruly Capital, Savannah Fund, African Renaissance Partners, LLC, Kazana Fund, Princeton Alumni Angels, and Andav Capital.
Kubik’s unique upcycling process involves transforming post-consumer plastic waste into valuable and sustainable products. Founded in 2021, the startup repurposes plastic waste into building materials, furniture, and consumer goods. The latest funding round will enable Kubik to expand its operations, invest in research and development, and scale up its production capabilities.
The investment will also support establishing collection networks to ensure a steady supply of plastic waste and foster partnerships with local communities, waste management organizations, and government entities.

REasy, a trade finance startup based in Cameroon, has raised $1.8 million in pre-seed funding to make it easier for small and mid-sized businesses in Africa to pay international suppliers.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is considering a significant investment in a Moroccan venture capital fund that targets emerging technology companies in North and West Africa.

Lagos-based delivery startup Chowdeck has secured $9 million in Series A funding to extend its reach into more cities across Nigeria and Ghana and to accelerate its quick-commerce strategy.