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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.
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E-Commerce, Marketplace, Online Portals, Manufacturing
2012
51-100
Headquarters locations
San Francisco, California, United States, North America
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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.
Funding Rounds
10
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0
$8.3M
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6
Soko has raised a total of $8.3M in funding over 6 rounds.
Announcement date | Transaction name | Number of Investors | Money raised | Lead Investor |
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2019 | Early Stage Venture | 2.6M | ||
2016 | Early Stage Venture | 1.4M | ||
2016 | Seed | 660.0K | ||
2015 | Early Stage Venture | 700.0K |
Investors
Soko is funded by 24 investors.
Investor Name | Lead Investor | Funding Round | Partners |
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Pipeline Angels | - | FUNDING ROUND - Pipeline Angels | 700.0K |
Unreasonable Capital | - | FUNDING ROUND - Unreasonable Capital | 700.0K |
Soko | - | FUNDING ROUND - Soko | 700.0K |
Grassroots Business Fund | - | FUNDING ROUND - Grassroots Business Fund | 700.0K |
Recent Activity
News
Jun 11, 2024
Business Wire - Accenture Completes Acquisition of SOKO
News
May 02, 2024
thefly.com - Accenture to acquire Brazilian creative agency SOKO; terms not disclosed
Funding Round
Apr 19, 2019
Soko raised $2575000 on 2019-04-19 in Series A
Funding Round
Sep 28, 2018
Soko raised $1000000 on 2018-09-28 in Convertible Note
Funding Round
Jan 23, 2018
Soko raised $1000000 on 2018-01-23 in Convertible Note
Funding Round
Sep 29, 2017
Soko raised $1000000 on 2017-09-29 in Convertible Note