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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.

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved new funding worth €230 million and $10 million to support infrastructure projects and private sector development across West Africa.

Heading for Change, a donor-advised fund committed to driving climate solutions with women as key agents of change, has announced plans to invest in two transformative climate-focused initiatives targeting emerging markets in Africa.

Arise IIP and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) have joined forces to establish a $100 million fund dedicated to supporting African entrepreneurs.