Chandaria Capital

Chandaria Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and based in Nairobi, Kenya. The firm focuses on investing in innovative ideas that have the potential to transform Africa. By partnering with talented entrepreneurs, Chandaria Capital not only provides financial support but also offers mentorship and collaborative efforts to help build impactful companies. The firm's commitment to fostering entrepreneurship aims to drive positive change across the continent.

Hamza Butt

Investment Principal

Darshan Chandaria

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

43 past transactions

African Originals

Seed Round in 2024
African Originals is a food and beverage company specializing in the production of authentic craft beverages that utilize traditional recipes. The company manufactures a variety of drinks made from real fruits, vegetables, and teas, offering both alcoholic ciders and non-alcoholic iced teas. These beverages are inspired by local ingredients, providing consumers with healthier alternatives to conventional snacks and sweets. Through its platform, African Originals aims to deliver a diverse range of flavorful drink options that celebrate African culinary heritage.

Nuzo

Seed Round in 2024
Nuzo operates an e-commerce marketplace that provides users with loyalty tokens through a blockchain-based money platform. The company focuses on offering cost-effective payment solutions and crypto rewards, allowing users to earn tokens while shopping. Nuzo also features options for staking and bill payments, creating additional avenues for users to save and earn. By facilitating the trading of reward tokens, Nuzo enhances the user experience and broadens the accessibility of digital currencies across the country.

Klub

Venture Round in 2024
Klub is a fintech company that specializes in providing flexible revenue-based financing to digital businesses and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with recurring revenues. By leveraging financial innovation and deep data analytics, Klub offers tailored growth capital solutions to high-affinity brands across various sectors. The company facilitates access to funding through multiple capital structures, catering to businesses at different stages of their growth. This includes financing for marketing, inventory, and capital expenditures. Klub collaborates with non-banking financial institutions, high net worth individuals, and financial institutions to empower entrepreneurs and help them scale their operations effectively. Through its investment platform, Klub aims to support the growth of beloved brands while ensuring a vested interest in their success.

Sukhiba

Seed Round in 2023
Sukhiba operates a decentralized community-based commerce platform that focuses on enhancing customer engagement through conversational commerce. By leveraging WhatsApp, Sukhiba provides businesses with tools to manage customer relationships effectively, send notifications, and process orders. This enables companies to streamline their operations and improve sales performance, fostering a more interactive and responsive shopping experience for customers.

Craydel

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Craydel is an educational information platform that assists students and working professionals in Africa in discovering, comparing, and applying to higher education programs. The platform features thousands of verified undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational programs from leading universities and colleges across 15 countries, many of which can be accessed online. Craydel aims to simplify the decision-making process by offering comprehensive information on colleges, course options, and tuition fees, allowing users to evaluate programs based on their career aspirations, personal preferences, academic qualifications, and financial considerations. This facilitates informed choices about educational and career paths, including opportunities for online certificate programs that allow prospective students to explore their interests before making a commitment.

Helium Health

Series B in 2023
Helium Health is a technology company focused on transforming healthcare in Africa by providing a comprehensive suite of software solutions for hospitals and clinics. The company specializes in electronic health record systems that facilitate the management of patient data and hospital operations. Its platform simplifies various processes, including doctor visits, prescriptions, and medical billing, making it accessible from any device. Additionally, Helium Health offers customizable forms and tools for monitoring healthcare trends, generating alerts, and producing reports. By leveraging technology, the company aims to create a modern and affordable healthcare system while aspiring to become the largest healthcare data exchange in Africa.

Leta

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Leta Technology is a software development company that specializes in supply chain and logistics solutions. It offers a mobile tracking and logistics platform designed to efficiently monitor orders, vehicles, and drivers. The software optimizes fleet management and enhances order fulfillment by automatically assigning vehicles to trips based on factors such as capacity, traffic conditions, and driver schedules. Additionally, it proactively tracks driver and vehicle metrics, facilitating the automated movement of goods. By focusing on fuel consumption monitoring, Leta's solutions help logistics businesses reduce costs and their carbon footprint, thereby transforming operations to maximize productivity and profitability.

UTU

Seed Round in 2022
UTU Technologies Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, specializes in trust infrastructure for the internet. It uses AI to curate trust signals from networks, enhancing safety and confidence in user interactions, particularly in Web3 and DeFi apps. UTU's blockchain protocol incentivizes trust-building, with users earning $UTU Coin for positive reviews and endorsements, fostering a more authentic and secure online environment.

Omnibiz

Seed Round in 2022
Omnibiz is a B2B e-commerce platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, that focuses on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Founded in 2019, the company aims to support local businesses by digitizing the supply chain and enhancing operational efficiency. Its unified distribution platform offers tools that improve reliability, visibility, and financial capabilities for businesses. Key features include order tracking and integrated payment options, all designed to facilitate a seamless supply chain experience. By providing these resources, Omnibiz helps local enterprises navigate the complexities of the modern market and achieve their business objectives effectively.

Sava

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Sava is a multi-management platform that specializes in spend management for businesses. It offers an unlimited number of virtual cards, facilitating streamlined control over business expenditures. The platform employs advanced accounting software to categorize transactions and automate the reconciliation process, ensuring that companies maintain precise oversight of their financial activities. By providing these tools, Sava enables businesses to effectively manage their spending and supports their growth with the necessary financial resources.

Jumba

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Jumba is a construction technology platform based in Nairobi, Kenya, established in 2022. The company focuses on streamlining B2B construction material purchases and financing, facilitating transactions between manufacturers and retailers. Jumba's platform enables businesses to order a variety of construction materials, including cement, steel, paint, tiles, plumbing supplies, electrical components, glass, and kitchen and bathroom finishes, with the option to pay later. By connecting small hardware stores with medium-sized retailers in their vicinity, Jumba helps enhance inventory management and negotiates pricing to simplify the supply chain for construction materials across Africa.

Sukhiba

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Sukhiba operates a decentralized community-based commerce platform that focuses on enhancing customer engagement through conversational commerce. By leveraging WhatsApp, Sukhiba provides businesses with tools to manage customer relationships effectively, send notifications, and process orders. This enables companies to streamline their operations and improve sales performance, fostering a more interactive and responsive shopping experience for customers.

Omnibiz

Seed Round in 2022
Omnibiz is a B2B e-commerce platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, that focuses on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Founded in 2019, the company aims to support local businesses by digitizing the supply chain and enhancing operational efficiency. Its unified distribution platform offers tools that improve reliability, visibility, and financial capabilities for businesses. Key features include order tracking and integrated payment options, all designed to facilitate a seamless supply chain experience. By providing these resources, Omnibiz helps local enterprises navigate the complexities of the modern market and achieve their business objectives effectively.

Umba

Series A in 2022
Umba is a digital banking company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2017. It offers a mobile application that provides a range of financial services, including free bank accounts and the ability to apply for, receive, and repay microloans directly through mobile devices. The platform employs machine learning to assess credit eligibility and create risk scores, which helps optimize risk management for users and financial institutions. By delivering an interconnected ecosystem of financial services, Umba empowers customers in Kenya and Nigeria to gain complete control over their finances in a single app.

Contalink

Seed Round in 2022
ContaLink is a SaaS-based accounting automation platform designed to assist accountants in Mexico by streamlining their workflows and enhancing their online service offerings. The platform provides comprehensive financial information and tools tailored for accounting, finance, and administrative tasks, ensuring compliance with taxation requirements. By reducing operational costs and eliminating the need for costly licenses, ContaLink enables accountants to improve efficiency and explore new revenue opportunities. Its focus on automation allows professionals to allocate more time to serving their clients effectively while managing their financial responsibilities.

Jingle Pay

Corporate Round in 2022
Jingle Pay provides a user-friendly platform for managing finances through an AED account that incurs no fees or commitments. The service enables users to store, spend, and send money across 160+ countries in over 99 currencies, all at competitive exchange rates. Jingle Pay's offerings include multi-currency accounts, card payments, international money transfers, peer-to-peer transactions, and bill-splitting features. Furthermore, the platform partners with established financial institutions and technology companies to enhance its services, ensuring users have easy access to essential financial tools and analytics. This combination of services aims to simplify financial transactions for both individuals and enterprises.

Ando Foods

Seed Round in 2022
The ANDO platform offers an end-to-end technology stack that begins when an order is placed and ends when an order is delivered and guest feedback is collected. The company's technologically advanced commercial kitchens ensure that all food is produced while keeping very sensitive prep times and quality requirements in mind.

Diversio

Series A in 2022
Diversio is a company focused on enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within organizations through a people intelligence platform. By utilizing artificial intelligence, Diversio provides data-driven insights to measure, track, and improve inclusivity in the workplace. The platform aids organizations in identifying barriers to diversity and fosters an environment that prioritizes feedback, transparency, and collaboration. With a diverse team that includes members who have immigrated from various countries and possess expertise in fields such as technology, law, and business, Diversio embodies its mission of leveraging fresh ideas and rigorous analytics to promote inclusive practices. The founders bring extensive experience from consulting, academia, and operations, underscoring the belief that inclusive teams yield better results and positively impact the bottom line.

Craydel

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Craydel is an educational information platform that assists students and working professionals in Africa in discovering, comparing, and applying to higher education programs. The platform features thousands of verified undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational programs from leading universities and colleges across 15 countries, many of which can be accessed online. Craydel aims to simplify the decision-making process by offering comprehensive information on colleges, course options, and tuition fees, allowing users to evaluate programs based on their career aspirations, personal preferences, academic qualifications, and financial considerations. This facilitates informed choices about educational and career paths, including opportunities for online certificate programs that allow prospective students to explore their interests before making a commitment.

Appetito

Seed Round in 2021
Appetito is an online grocery delivery platform that specializes in providing customers with a variety of food and grocery products. The company focuses on delivering daily fresh baked goods, along with a wide selection of savory and sweet snacks. By offering convenience and quality, Appetito enables customers to easily order essential items and have them delivered directly to their doorstep, enhancing the grocery shopping experience.

Fingo Africa

Venture Round in 2021
Fingo Africa is a fintech startup that offers digital banking services primarily designed for the youth. The company provides a range of services, including current accounts, money transfers, bill payments, and link-based payments. Fingo's platform enables users to conveniently transfer money to friends, family, or businesses and includes features such as saving goals and real-time transactions. Through its innovative approach, Fingo aims to simplify the financial experience for younger users, making banking more accessible and user-friendly.

Fingo Africa

Seed Round in 2021
Fingo Africa is a fintech startup that offers digital banking services primarily designed for the youth. The company provides a range of services, including current accounts, money transfers, bill payments, and link-based payments. Fingo's platform enables users to conveniently transfer money to friends, family, or businesses and includes features such as saving goals and real-time transactions. Through its innovative approach, Fingo aims to simplify the financial experience for younger users, making banking more accessible and user-friendly.

Ando Foods

Pre Seed Round in 2021
The ANDO platform offers an end-to-end technology stack that begins when an order is placed and ends when an order is delivered and guest feedback is collected. The company's technologically advanced commercial kitchens ensure that all food is produced while keeping very sensitive prep times and quality requirements in mind.

Suplias

Seed Round in 2021
Suplias is an application that connects retail outlets to consumer goods manufacturers. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Opebi, Lagos.

Ilara Health

Series A in 2020
Ilara Health, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, focuses on enhancing healthcare access in rural Africa by developing and distributing AI-powered diagnostic devices. These compact devices are designed for primary care doctors in peri-urban and rural clinics, providing accurate and affordable diagnostic services. Ilara Health integrates its technology within a proprietary platform that connects to an electronic medical record system, allowing healthcare providers to efficiently record and manage patient data. By leveraging existing healthcare infrastructure, Ilara Health aims to improve the accessibility and affordability of diagnostic services in underserved regions.

TradeDepot

Series B in 2020
TradeDepot Inc. is a technology-driven distribution platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2016. The company aims to revolutionize the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector in Africa by connecting top consumer goods companies directly with retailers. TradeDepot's SaaS platform offers features such as predictive trade intelligence, real-time stock level access, and the ability to place bulk orders online. It also enables the auto-generation of sales promotions, helping to enhance sales and streamline operations. By focusing on improving the distribution of food, beverages, and personal care products, TradeDepot seeks to build the largest retail distribution network in Africa and improve the livelihoods of retail store owners. The company also has an office in Wilmington, Delaware, reflecting its commitment to expanding its reach and impact.

Carry1st

Seed Round in 2020
Carry1st is a mobile games publisher focused on social games and interactive content, primarily in frontier markets like Africa. Founded in 2018 by Cordel Robbin-Coker, Lucy Hoffman, and Tino Mundangepfupfu, the company has assembled a diverse team of 29 professionals from 14 countries, drawing talent from notable organizations such as Carlyle, King, and Jumia. Carry1st offers a comprehensive platform for game developers that includes publishing, distribution, localization, user acquisition, marketing, customer experience, and monetization services. This approach enables developers to collaborate with global content owners and tap into previously underserved markets. The company has successfully raised over $10 million in funding, including a recent $7 million Series A led by prominent investors such as Riot Games and Konvoy Ventures. The funds will be utilized to enhance its existing game portfolio, foster new partnerships with international gaming studios, and expand its workforce.

Bamboo

Seed Round in 2020
Bamboo is a digital investment platform that provides real-time access to buy, hold, or sell stocks. The investment platform is accessible on both computers and mobile phones.

GET IT Rwanda

Series A in 2020
GET IT is providing produce and dry goods delivery services, including cold storage, beginning with hotels and restaurants. Through its focus on systems, training and superior execution, GET IT seeks to solve the deficiency of cold storage and logistics services in Rwanda and beyond. The company sources produce directly from farmers, cutting out several middlemen who add little value, providing higher quality products at lower cost. GET IT is also introducing new, high demand products to the East African market.

Ilara Health

Seed Round in 2019
Ilara Health, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, focuses on enhancing healthcare access in rural Africa by developing and distributing AI-powered diagnostic devices. These compact devices are designed for primary care doctors in peri-urban and rural clinics, providing accurate and affordable diagnostic services. Ilara Health integrates its technology within a proprietary platform that connects to an electronic medical record system, allowing healthcare providers to efficiently record and manage patient data. By leveraging existing healthcare infrastructure, Ilara Health aims to improve the accessibility and affordability of diagnostic services in underserved regions.

Lynk Jobs

Venture Round in 2019
Lynk Jobs Limited operates a digital platform that connects informal workers with customers seeking various services, including cleaning, plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Lynk facilitates the recruitment of professionals by allowing users to describe their project or service needs. The platform queries relevant professionals, provides quotes from verified workers, and manages logistics for the services rendered. Additionally, Lynk offers training courses aimed at personal and professional development, helping workers enhance their skills and improve their employability. By addressing the challenges faced by informal workers and the households and businesses that require their services, Lynk creates a more efficient marketplace for both parties.

Savannah Brands

Seed Round in 2019
Savannah Brands is a craft beverage company based in Limuru, Kenya, specializing in the production of flavored ciders and spirit mixers. Founded in 2017, the company offers a diverse range of products, including dawa honey cider, mango cider, chili cider, tropical fruit cider, zobo cider, and lime cider packs. In addition to its beverage offerings, Savannah Brands is also involved in organizing live music events, enhancing its community engagement and brand presence in East Africa.

Guidewheel

Seed Round in 2019
Guidewheel is a developer of an AI-powered factory operations platform that helps manufacturers enhance productivity and profitability across their operations. The platform utilizes a non-intrusive approach, similar to a smartwatch, to monitor machines by analyzing their electrical signals. This allows for real-time insights into machine performance, including operational speed, activity status, and early detection of potential issues. With the integration of additional sensors, Guidewheel’s technology offers increasing value related to profitability and sustainability. Founded at Stanford University, Guidewheel has already made strides with hundreds of manufacturers, achieving an average runtime improvement of 40%. The company aims to become the leading real-time intelligence platform for the world’s factories, contributing significantly to operational efficiency and addressing climate change challenges.

Kobo360

Seed Round in 2018
Kobo360 is a digital logistics platform that connects cargo owners, truck operators, and drivers to streamline the supply chain process. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, the platform utilizes data analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency in logistics operations, particularly in last-mile delivery. Kobo360 aims to reduce communication gaps and optimize pick-ups and deliveries, ensuring goods are moved seamlessly across the continent. The company also supports rural farmers by minimizing farm wastages, thereby enabling them to access new markets and increase their earnings. In addition to its logistics services, Kobo360 plans to establish a marketplace to link farmers directly with buyers globally, which will help eliminate intermediaries and improve profitability for smallholder farmers. Ultimately, Kobo360 seeks to build a comprehensive logistics ecosystem that enhances trade and commerce in Africa and emerging markets.

Cinch Markets

Seed Round in 2018
Cinch Markets operates an agricultural technology ecosystem designed to provide small farmers with the benefits of economies of scale typically associated with larger industrial operations. By investing in essential infrastructure, the company facilitates the transition of smallholder farmers into revenue-generating activities, such as export horticulture. This approach not only aims to enhance the financial viability of individual farms but also ensures that farmers receive a guaranteed monthly income. Additionally, Cinch Markets offers the opportunity for farmers to work on the land for a daily wage, thereby supporting sustainable agricultural practices and improving the livelihoods of small farming communities.

Doorsteps

Seed Round in 2018
Doorsteps is an online real estate agency that simplifies the process of buying and selling homes. The platform provides users with access to dedicated agents and round-the-clock services, ensuring immediate communication with potential buyers. It also handles essential tasks such as Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and coordination with solicitors, making the selling process more efficient. By offering these services at an affordable price, Doorsteps aims to make real estate transactions more accessible to a wider audience.

Mobius Motors

Series A in 2018
Mobius Motors Ltd. designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles tailored for the African mass market, focusing on the specific needs of consumers in developing regions. Founded in 2011 and based in Nairobi, Kenya, the company produces affordable vehicles that facilitate the transportation of heavy cargo, operate effectively over rough terrains, and serve public transport and goods delivery needs. By providing appropriate transport solutions, Mobius Motors aims to enhance mobility in rural Africa and contribute to a more connected and prosperous continent.

Wasoko

Corporate Round in 2017
Wasoko is an e-commerce platform that connects small retail shops in Africa to the digital economy, enhancing their access to essential goods and services. By facilitating seamless transactions, the platform allows informal retailers to conveniently order products via SMS or a mobile app, ensuring they receive free same-day delivery to their stores. This approach not only simplifies the sourcing process for shopkeepers but also helps manufacturers maintain consistent product availability for consumers. Through this model, Wasoko aims to boost sales and market coverage for companies operating in emerging markets, thereby fostering trade and economic growth across the continent.

ZUMI

Seed Round in 2017
ZUMI, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, operates as an online magazine and a retail platform focused on fashion, beauty, food, and living. The company connects wholesalers and retailers within a transparent marketplace, empowering women retailers through technology, logistics, and financial services that facilitate business growth. Customers can place orders via SMS, phone calls, or through ZUMI Agents. ZUMI collects orders from suppliers early each morning, ensuring fast delivery to customers, typically within 18 hours. Payment is made conveniently through mobile money, allowing for a seamless shopping experience.

Lynk Jobs

Seed Round in 2017
Lynk Jobs Limited operates a digital platform that connects informal workers with customers seeking various services, including cleaning, plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Lynk facilitates the recruitment of professionals by allowing users to describe their project or service needs. The platform queries relevant professionals, provides quotes from verified workers, and manages logistics for the services rendered. Additionally, Lynk offers training courses aimed at personal and professional development, helping workers enhance their skills and improve their employability. By addressing the challenges faced by informal workers and the households and businesses that require their services, Lynk creates a more efficient marketplace for both parties.

KOKO Networks

Seed Round in 2017
KOKO Networks Ltd is a technology company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with additional offices in East Africa and India. The company focuses on developing a technology platform tailored for emerging markets, particularly in urban Africa. KOKO Networks offers a suite of innovative solutions that connect suppliers, retailers, and consumers, facilitating smart commerce. By leveraging its unique technology, KOKO Networks aims to enhance the quality of life in African cities through various consumer and business services.

Doorsteps

Seed Round in 2016
Doorsteps is an online real estate agency that simplifies the process of buying and selling homes. The platform provides users with access to dedicated agents and round-the-clock services, ensuring immediate communication with potential buyers. It also handles essential tasks such as Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and coordination with solicitors, making the selling process more efficient. By offering these services at an affordable price, Doorsteps aims to make real estate transactions more accessible to a wider audience.

KOKO Networks

Funding Round in 2015
KOKO Networks Ltd is a technology company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with additional offices in East Africa and India. The company focuses on developing a technology platform tailored for emerging markets, particularly in urban Africa. KOKO Networks offers a suite of innovative solutions that connect suppliers, retailers, and consumers, facilitating smart commerce. By leveraging its unique technology, KOKO Networks aims to enhance the quality of life in African cities through various consumer and business services.
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