New Investments
LAfricaMobile Secures $4.6 Million in Series A Funding to Expand Cloud Communication Platform in Africa
The round was led by Janngo Capital, with participation from a distinguished group of investors, including French soccer players Aurélien Tchouaméni and Jules Koundé, founders of Expensya Karim Jouni and Jihad Othmani, and investment firms SouthBridge Investments and Ciwara Capital.
LAfricaMobile plans to leverage the funds to propel its growth across Central Africa and further enhance its product offerings.
A key focus will be the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver greater value to its clients and partners.
Founded in 2014 by Malick Diouf, LAfricaMobile empowers businesses to execute large-scale communication campaigns across Africa through its innovative platform.
The platform utilizes a range of mobile technologies including SMS, USSD, Voice, WhatsApp, Airtime, and Text-to-Speech.
With a team of nearly 30 professionals boasting diverse cultural backgrounds, LAfricaMobile has facilitated almost 100 million transactions, connecting over 15 countries and collaborating with 60 operators.
This investment underscores LAfricaMobile’s position as a frontrunner in Africa’s cloud communication and mobile marketing landscape.
The company’s strategic use of the funds positions it for continued expansion and the development of cutting-edge AI-powered solutions to empower businesses across the continent.
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