2 years ago

Kunda Kids Secures $700K Pre-Seed Funding to Expand African-Focused Children's Content

  • Kunda Kids, a London-based children's media publisher and creative studio, has raised $700,000 in pre-seed funding

  • The round was led by Zrosk Investment Management with participation from Voltron Capital, Argentil Capital, HoaQ, Kaleo Ventures, and angel investors Abi Ajayi, Adetayo Bamiduro of MAX, and Benjamin Fernandes, CEO of Nala Money

  • Kunda Kids aims to bring more African culture, history, and language learning to children's publishing

  • The company intends to use the funds to further build out its mobile app and continue working with creative talent.

      • ProblemMedia and Entertainment

      "Parents and educators are struggling to find educational and entertaining content for kids that showcases African culture, history, and language, and teaches important values like self-confidence, teamwork, and kindness."

      Solution

      "Kunda Kids offers a music-led 3D animation series featuring diverse characters from different African backgrounds, teaching prosocial life lessons through engaging stories. They also have books and an app available in over 130 countries."

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