A startup that connects retailers to suppliers, previously co-founded by Mbaabu and Sibuti, known for its YC-backed platform.
Kenyan neobank Cloud9 raises $500,000 from crypto accelerator Alliance
Cloud9 raised $500,000 in equity from Alliance, bringing total funding to $1 million. The company was founded in October 2025 by Tesh Mbaabu and Mesongo Sibuti.
Tesh Mbaabu and Mesongo Sibuti unveil Cloud9, their next venture after Chpter
Tesh Mbaabu and Mesongo Sibuti are launching Cloud9, a digital bank for young Africans. Cloud9 aims to provide a modern financial experience tailored to millennials and Gen Z.
MarketForce Fell Short—Now Its Founders Are Chasing A New ‘Chpter’
MarketForce, a B2B e-commerce company, closed its doors after facing challenges in scaling. The founders of MarketForce have launched a new venture called Chpter, which has secured $1.2 million in pre-seed funding.
E-commerce logistics partner Renda raises $1.9 million to expand across Nigeria, Kenya
Renda, a Nigerian logistics startup, has raised $1.9 million in pre-seed funding. The funding will be used to expand into Kenya and other Nigerian cities.
Pivoting to Social Commerce: MarketForce Shuts Down RejaReja, Launches Chpter
Kenyan startup MarketForce is shutting down its B2B e-commerce platform, RejaReja. The company is pivoting to a new venture called Chpter, a social commerce startup.
