Soko

Soko

Signal active

Organization

Contact Information

Overview

SOKO is a manufacturing platform built using mobile technology to connect independent, distributed artisans to the global marketplace. Its technology suite and mobile app organize over 2300 independent, artisans throughout Kenya to manufacture their jewelry. It has created an efficient and demand-responsive virtual factory.

Millenials and Gen Z consumers are constantly looking for brands that align with their values and are opting for brands that adopt sustained and measurable social impact. Its business model and BCorp certification validate and distinguish us from our competition. Its model also provides economic opportunity and financial inclusion for marginalized artisans who are now earning 4.8X more than an average Kenyan workshop. So, unlike centralized factory production, they are using technology to empower human capital, not displace it.

About

Industries

E-Commerce, Marketplace, Online Portals, Manufacturing

Founded

2012

Employees

51-100

Headquarters locations

San Francisco, California, United States, North America

Social

Profile Resume

Soko headquartered in United States, North America, operates in the E-Commerce, Marketplace, Online Portals, Manufacturing sector. The company focuses on E-Commerce and has secured $1.3B in funding across 160 round(s). With a team of 51-100 employees, Soko is actively contributing to advancements in E-Commerce. Their latest funding round, Series A - Soko, raised $700.0K. Discover more about their projects, partnerships, and impact on our platform.

Employees

imagePlace Joshua Mwaniki

Joshua Mwaniki

Managing Director

Funding Rounds

Funding rounds

10

Investors

5

Lead Investors

0

Total Funding Amount

$8.3M

Details

6

Soko has raised a total of $8.3M in funding over 6 rounds.

Announcement dateTransaction nameNumber of InvestorsMoney raisedLead Investor
2019Early Stage Venture2.6M
2016Early Stage Venture1.4M
2016Seed660.0K
2015Early Stage Venture700.0K

Investors

Soko is funded by 24 investors.

Investor NameLead InvestorFunding RoundPartners
Pipeline Angels-FUNDING ROUND - Pipeline Angels700.0K
Unreasonable Capital-FUNDING ROUND - Unreasonable Capital700.0K
Soko-FUNDING ROUND - Soko700.0K
Grassroots Business Fund-FUNDING ROUND - Grassroots Business Fund700.0K