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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.

Norrsken22, an Africa-focused venture capital firm, has closed its first African technology growth fund at $205 million, surpassing its target of $200 million.

MoneyHash, an Egyptian fintech company, has secured new funding from Tom Preston-Werner, co-founder of GitHub and former CEO, in an undisclosed seed funding round.

Nairobi-based Purple Elephant Ventures (PEV), a startup studio focused on tourism, has secured an extra $500,000 to boost its seed funding round to $5 million.