Cellulant
PrivateLast Round
Series D
Sep 22, 2022
Est. Valuation
$107.77M
Total Funding Raised
$54.5M
Momentum
Top 25%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Cellulant operates in FinTech and is based in Nairobi. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series C round in May 2018.
Cellulant is a fintech company that provides a Pan-African digital payments platform for businesses, banks, and consumers.
Sector
FinTech
Verticals
Digital Payments, Point-of-Sale, Lending & Credit, API Management, Social Commerce
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Payment Processing Fee, Revenue Share, Subscription SaaS
AI Layer
Non-AI
Historical Pricing
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Cellulant Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series D | Sep 22, 2022 | ||||
| Series C | May 14, 2018 | ||||
| Series B | Feb 17, 2014 | ||||
| Series A | Oct 1, 2011 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Cellulant Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Satya Capital | Series C |
| Velocity Capital FinTech Ventures | Series B |
| TBL Mirror Fund | Series A, Series C |
| Velocity Capital | Series C |
| TPG | Series C |
Market signals
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- Jul 25, 2026
Monthly visitors increased 84% MoM.
- Apr 18, 2026
Monthly visitors increased 840% MoM to 32.1K.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- adopts_technologyNov 11, 2026
Cellulant uses AWS technology to connect Africa’s fragmented payments markets in Kenya on Nov 11th '26.
- has_issues_withOct 29, 2026
In 2020, Cellulant parts ways with co-founder Bolaji Akinboro after misconduct allegations at a subsidiary he heads; two years later, the company reaches a mediated out-of-court settlement and he is cleared of the allegations.
- promotesSep 26, 2026
Cellulant promotes Alex Kimani Nyenjeri from Product Manager to Senior Product Leader after he joins on Sep 1st '16, and he later oversees the Checkout Product.
- hiresAug 18, 2026
On Aug 18th '26, Cellulant appoints Keziah Rutto as its new Group Head of Regulatory Affairs to strengthen its regulatory capacity as it scales across markets.
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Cellulant Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cellulant's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Cellulant a public or private company?
Cellulant is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Cellulant?
Cellulant is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Cellulant's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Cellulant worth (valuation)?
Cellulant's valuation is estimated at $107.8M based on funding round data.
Can I buy Cellulant stock?
Cellulant shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Cellulant's last funding round?
Cellulant's most recent funding round was Series D on September 22, 2022.
Who are the main investors in Cellulant?
Key investors in Cellulant include Velocity Capital FinTech Ventures, TPG.
Will Cellulant IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Cellulant.
How can I track Cellulant secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Cellulant's shares on secondary markets.