Monday, April 20, 2026Global tech, startups & capital — covered for Africans.
Sukhiba Connect, founded in Kenya by Ananth Gudipati and Abhinav Solipuram, provides a B2B conversational commerce tool that enables businesses to conduct transactions, manage orders, and engage with customers directly via WhatsApp. In a recent funding round, Sukhiba Connect secured $1.5 million in equity funding from CRE Ventures, Antler, EQ2 Ventures, Goodwater Capital, and Chandaria Capital. The company intends to use the funding to expand its offering beyond Kenya, capitalizing on the popularity of WhatsApp in countries like Ethiopia, South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria.
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2023 | $1.5M | — |
