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Radar · Consumer in Nairobi

Best Consumer Companies in Nairobi, Kenya

The 135 best Consumer companies in Nairobi, Kenya in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Lori.

135companies tracked
$139.5Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
16have raised

Ranked: Best Consumer companies in Nairobi

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundStageFounderEmployeesTech stackRecent signals
1Lori
Online marketplace platform for cargo transportation services
$45M13 mo agoSeries AGichini Ngaruiya
Co-Founder
187BootstrapAmazon Web ServicesMixpanel+10
2BasiGo
Provider of public transport services
$40M9 mo agoSeries AJonathan Green
Chief Financial Officer & Co-Founder
46Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+143 job openings · 1 partnership
3Sendy
App-based platform providing end-to-end fulfillment services
$27M43 mo agoDeadpooledDon Okoth
Co-Founder
216
4Peach Cars
Online marketplace for buying and selling used cars
$5M11 mo agoSeries A22RubyGoogle MapsTailwind CSS+19
5OkHi
Provider of address standardization solutions for the delivery businesses
$4M19 mo agoSeed28Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+17
6Akili Network
Educational television channel in Kenya
$3M21 mo agoSeedJeff Schon
Co-Founder & CEO
39WordPressMySQLPHP+211 launch · 1 partnership
7Leta
Provider of AI & web-based transportation management solutions
$3M15 mo agoSeed21WordPressBugHerdMySQL+21
8Little
App-based ride hailing platform
$3M96 mo agoSeries AKamal Budhabhatti
Founder & CEO
139PHPChart.jsLaravel+9
9Buupass
App-based platform that provides ticket booking services for travelers
$3M11 mo agoSeedWyclife Omondi
Co-Founder
32SentryTypeScriptZoho+211 launch · 1 partnership
10Taz Technologies
Application development service provider
$2M29 mo agoDeadpooledAbdulaziz Omar
Founder- Mpost
11Enda
Provider of sports shoes
$1M54 mo agoAcquired1Cart FunctionalityShopifyJustuno App+38
12Triply
App-based platform for booking multiple categories of travel services
$500K26 mo agoSeedPeter Wachira
Co-Founder & CEO
Node.jsGoogle Sign-inRadix UI+19
13Boya
Corporate expense management software
$500K51 mo agoSeedAlphas Sinja
Co-Founder & CEO
13SentryNode.jsChart.js+22
14ZUMI
Online B2B marketplace for fashion wholesalers and retailers
$370K59 mo agoDeadpooledWilliam McCarren
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
150
15GoBEBA
Provider of a web-based platform for hyper-local on-demand delivery services
$300K25 mo agoSeed20Cart FunctionalityWooCommerceWordPress+272 job openings · 1 partnership
16NopeaRide
App-based electric taxi rental platform
$227K60 mo agoSeedJuha Suojanen
Founder & CEO
17mdundo
Provide Africa with easy and affordable access to music
$125K153 mo agoSeed18UbuntuTailwind CSSVue.js+12

Top 12 Consumer companies in Nairobi

#1
Series A · Nairobi, Nairobi County · founded 2019 · 46 employees
$40.3Mraised

Provider of public transport services

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 31k LinkedIn followers — 24.2% of this cohort's audience
Hiring: 3 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +3 · hiring: Customer Service Operations Coordinator, Customer Experience Manager
Activity: 1 partnerships (incl. Bank of Kigali Plc) announced in 12 mo
Founders & team
Jonathan GreenChief Financial Officer & Co-Founder
Investors
Novastar Ventures, CFAO Kenya, Mobility 54, SBI Investment, Trucks Venture Capital, Moxxie Ventures
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon Web ServicesAngularBamboohrCart FunctionalityCore-Js
#2
Series A · Nairobi, Nairobi County · founded 2016 · 187 employees
$44.9Mraised

LORI is an online marketplace platform for cargo transportation services. It is a logistics coordination platform that networks cargo providers with carriers. It provides supply chain transparency, transporter verification, onboarding, optimizes trucking operations, accurate invoicing, real-time tracking, fuel financing, and more.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 14k LinkedIn followers — 11.2% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • Apr 2025Series A$2M
  • Dec 2022Conventional Debt$2M
  • Aug 2022Series A
  • Nov 2020Series A
Founders & team
Gichini NgaruiyaCo-FounderUche OgboiCEO
Investors
Timon Capital, EchoVC Partners, Crystal Stream Capital, Hillhouse, The Raba Partnership, Endeavor
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesBamboohrBootstrapGoogle Workspace
#3
Series A · Nairobi, Nairobi Province · founded 2020 · 22 employees
$5Mraised

Online marketplace for buying and selling used cars. It provides a platform for users to browse, connect with trusted sellers, and find the perfect car. It is an e-commerce platform offering a marketplace for buying and selling used cars providing a wide range of vehicles and facilitating connections between trusted buyers and sellers.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 8k LinkedIn followers — 6.3% of this cohort's audience
Investors
UTEC, Suzuki Global Ventures, Japan Bank for International Cooperation, The Gogin Capital
Tech stack
AhoyAosCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCloudflare Browser InsightsCloudinary
#4
Seed · Nairobi, Nairobi County · founded 2017 · 32 employees
$2.9Mraised

App-based platform that provides ticket booking services for travelers. The platform enables users with buses, flights, hotels, and more. Users can book tickets providing relevant information including destination, date of travel, and more. Their apps are available on Android devices.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 5k LinkedIn followers — 3.8% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 product launches · 1 partnerships (incl. Moyale Star) announced in 12 mo
Founders & team
Wyclife OmondiCo-Founder
Investors
Black Founders Fund, Ajim Capital, Adaverse, FrontEnd, Gullít, Five35 Ventures
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesAngularAstroAws Certificate Manager
#5
Seed · Nairobi, Nairobi County · founded 2021 · 21 employees
$3Mraised

Provider of AI & web-based transportation management solutions. The company offers solutions for managing last-mile delivery and freight transportation operations. It includes load optimization, route optimization, delivery management, and customer engagement.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 7k LinkedIn followers — 5.2% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 3 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Feb 2025Seed$5M
  • Nov 2022Seed$3M
  • Feb 2016Grant (prize money)$1.3M
Investors
Europa, 4Di Capital, Chandaria Capital, Chui Ventures, Pani, Verdant Frontiers
Tech stack
Ant DesignBugherdChakra UiCore-JsElementorEmotion
#6
Seed · Nairobi, Nairobi County · founded 2014 · 28 employees
$4.4Mraised

Provider of address standardization solutions for the delivery businesses. Provides users with a physical address that consists of a GPS point and a photo of their gate which can be shared via the mobile app. Using its generated address users can get deliveries to their door, get access to finance and emergency services. Features include location-based pricing, fraud detection, geo-marketing, route optimization, and more.

Investors
Angel Investment Network, Chapel Hill Denham, Founders Factory Africa, Betatron, Interswitch, ExFi
Tech stack
AngularCart FunctionalityCore-JsGodaddyGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Tag Manager
#7
Seed · Nairobi, Nairobi County · founded 2013 · 39 employees
$3.3Mraised

Operator of a television channel intended to assist children to become innovative critical thinkers, creative, and academically prepared. The company's channel provides a television network with imaginative and educative content that parents can trust and children will benefit from, additionally provides engaging content with learning outcomes and access for children and families, enabling parents and caregivers to build healthier relationships with children.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 5k LinkedIn followers — 3.8% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 product launches · 1 partnerships (incl. KidsAI) announced in 12 mo
Founders & team
Jeff SchonCo-Founder & CEOJesse SoleilCo-Founder & President
Investors
Acumen, Future of Learning Fund, Conduit Connect
Tech stack
Animate.CssBeaver BuilderBootstrapDojoExactmetricsGoogle Analytics
#8
Deadpooled · Nairobi, Nairobi County · founded 2014 · 216 employees
$27Mraised

App-based platform providing end-to-end fulfillment services. It connects delivery partners and courier services with individuals and businesses for the delivery of packages, documents, electronics, food, groceries, boxes, tool, and shopping. Its features include the setup of multiple drop-off locations for the same order, delivery tracking, and online payments. Its app is available across the web, Android, and iOS platforms.

Funding rounds
  • Nov 2022Series B
  • Jan 2020Series B$20M
  • Oct 2019Series A$2M
  • Jan 2018Series A$2M
Founders & team
Don OkothCo-Founder
Investors
DOB Equity, CFAO Group, Atlantica Ventures, Asia Africa Investment and Consulting, Enza Capital, SUNU Capital
#9
Deadpooled · Nairobi, Nairobi County · founded 2016
$2Mraised

Taz technologies is an application development service provider. Offers services for web development, mobile application development, system development, and ICT implementation. Provides consultancy services. Offers computer support and maintenance.

Founders & team
Abdulaziz OmarFounder- MpostTwahir MohamedCo-Founder & CTO
Investors
HAVAIC, Startupbootcamp, Techstars, Renew Capital, SAMURAI INCUBATE AFRICA, Asime Ventures
Tech stack
Apache Http Server
#10
Seed · Nairobi, Nairobi County · founded 2021
$500Kraised

App-based platform for booking multiple categories of travel services. Users can book services by providing location, user details, payment details, preferred dates, and more.

Funding rounds
  • Apr 2024Seed$500K
Founders & team
Peter WachiraCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
Y Combinator
Tech stack
AosCore-JsDatadogEmotionFacebook PixelGoogle Analytics
#11
Seed · Nairobi, Nairobi County · founded 2018 · 20 employees
$300Kraised

Provider of a web-based platform for hyper-local on-demand delivery services. The company offers delivery services for house essentials, water refills, alcohol, food, shopping & courier packages, etc.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 2k LinkedIn followers
Hiring: 3 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +3 · hiring: Growth Associate, growth associate
Activity: 1 partnerships (incl. GoBEBA) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Apr 2024Seed$200K
  • 2023Seed$100K
Investors
Madica, Praxis, DFS Lab, FrontEnd
Tech stack
Amazon S3Amazon Web ServicesAnimate.CssBootstrapCart FunctionalityChoices
#12
Acquired · Nairobi, Nairobi County · founded 2015 · 1 employees
$1.4Mraised

Provider of sports shoes. It is an internet-first brand that manufactures running shoes for men and women. The product catalog includes shoes in various colors and sizes.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 4k LinkedIn followers — 2.8% of this cohort's audience
Investors
Talanton, Chui Ventures
Tech stack
American ExpressApple PayAwinCart FunctionalityCloudflareGoogle Ads

Funding & investor landscape

$139.5Mtotal disclosed funding
22companies funded
24disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Mobility 544 rounds
Africa Tech Ventures3 rounds
CFAO Group3 rounds
Chandaria Capital3 rounds
EchoVC Partners3 rounds
Musha Ventures3 rounds
British International Investment2 rounds
C4DLab2 rounds
Chui Ventures2 rounds
DFS Lab2 rounds

Notable founders

Jonathan Green
Chief Financial Officer & Co-Founder · BasiGo
Gichini Ngaruiya
Co-Founder · Lori
Uche Ogboi
CEO · Lori
Wyclife Omondi
Co-Founder · Buupass
Jeff Schon
Co-Founder & CEO · Akili Network
Jesse Soleil
Co-Founder & President · Akili Network
Don Okoth
Co-Founder · Sendy
Abdulaziz Omar
Founder- Mpost · Taz Technologies
Twahir Mohamed
Co-Founder & CTO · Taz Technologies
Peter Wachira
Co-Founder & CEO · Triply
Kamal Budhabhatti
Founder & CEO · Little
Alphas Sinja
Co-Founder & CEO · Boya
Prism market signals · Kenya · country-scoped Prism corpus, 694,460 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Consumer coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

Common questions

How many Consumer companies are there in Nairobi, Kenya?
Radar tracks 135 indexable Consumer companies headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Consumer companies in Nairobi, Kenya?
The Consumer companies in Nairobi, Kenya on this list have raised a combined $139.5M in disclosed equity funding across 22 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Consumer company in Nairobi, Kenya?
Lori is the highest-funded Consumer company in Nairobi, Kenya, with $44.9M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Consumer companies in Nairobi, Kenya are funded?
22 of the 135 Consumer companies in Nairobi, Kenya on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Consumer unicorns are there in Nairobi, Kenya?
None of the Consumer companies in Nairobi, Kenya on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Nairobi, Kenya Consumer companies?
The most active investors in Nairobi, Kenya Consumer companies on this list include Mobility 54, Africa Tech Ventures, CFAO Group, Chandaria Capital, EchoVC Partners.
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