8B Education Investments
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8B Education Investments - overview
Established
2017
Location
Ithaca, NY, US
Primary Industry
Internet
About
Based in New York, US, and founded in 2017, 8B Finance, Inc. , doing business as 8B Education Investments, operates as a FinTech (financial technology) company. The company was founded by its CEO Lydiah Kemunto Bosire. In December 2022, 8B Education Investments raised USD 3 million in seed funding from Impellent Ventures, New York Ventures, and True Ventures.
8B Education offers an education financing marketplace that enables African students to connect with colleges and universities, which aids students in choosing a school for their higher education. The platform provides students with a loan comparison tool that enables them to compare student loans with lenders and locate the most affordable choice. The company plans to use the funds raised in December 2022 to expand its education finance market, and develop additional product capabilities.
Current Investors
True Ventures, New York Ventures, Impellent Ventures
Primary Industry
Internet
Sub Industries
Financial Services, Search Engines
Website
www.8b.africa
Verticals
EdTech, FinTech
Company Stage
Angel & Seed
Total Amount Raised
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