Wakanow
PrivateLast Round
Private Equity
Dec 20, 2018
Total Funding Raised
$60M
Momentum
Top 10%
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Company Overview
Wakanow operates in Consumer & Commerce and is based in Lagos. Its latest recorded funding round was a Private Equity round in December 2018.
Wakanow is a travel technology company that operates an online travel agency platform offering flights, hotel booking, visa assistance, and vacation packages.
Sector
Consumer & Commerce
Verticals
E-commerce, BNPL, Digital Payments, Lending & Credit
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Marketplace Commission, Services & Consulting, Payment Processing Fee
AI Layer
Application
Historical Pricing
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Wakanow Comparables
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Wakanow Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Equity | Dec 20, 2018 | ||||
| Private Equity | Aug 1, 2014 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Wakanow Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Platform Capital | Private Equity |
| The Carlyle Group | Private Equity |
| Tiger Global Management | VC Round |
| African Capital Alliance | Private Equity |
Market signals
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- Sep 11, 2026
Monthly visitors grew 300% MoM, reaching 2.2 million.
- Dec 20, 2018
$40M round led by Platform Capital and The Carlyle Group.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- integrates_withSep 4, 2026
Wakanow integrates with Lufthansa Group through a direct API to offer NDC content, giving customers access to richer airline content, real-time fares, and faster booking on Sep 7th '26.
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Wakanow Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wakanow's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Wakanow a public or private company?
Wakanow is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Wakanow?
Wakanow is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Wakanow's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Wakanow worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Wakanow is not publicly available.
Can I buy Wakanow stock?
Wakanow shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Wakanow's last funding round?
Wakanow's most recent funding round was Private Equity on December 20, 2018.
Who are the main investors in Wakanow?
Key investors in Wakanow include Platform Capital, The Carlyle Group, Tiger Global Management, African Capital Alliance.
Will Wakanow IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Wakanow.
How can I track Wakanow secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Wakanow's shares on secondary markets.