Kenya · Funded startup

Who invested in Kotani Pay

One round we have observed, with the 2 investors named in it. Every figure came from a named source, and where the company reported a raise to the SEC itself, that is shown beside it.

FintechWeb3 & Crypto

Raised 12 months ago

Funding summaryUpdated 5 Nov 2026

Undisclosedraised across 1 round since 2025, from 1 source

Latest round
RoundOct 2025
Investors
2
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The rounds

  1. Oct 2025
    RoundAmount undisclosed

    Reported by Disrupt Africa

Founders and team

From Kotani Pay's own website: 4 founders, 6 on the team.

Felix MachariaCEO, Co-founder
Brian KimothoCMO, Co-founder
Jonathan MorganCPO, Co-founder
Samuel KariukiCOO, Co-founder
  • Abigail MuneneVP of Marketing
  • Sibusiso Menzi SitholeVP of Forex
  • Dawuda IddrisuProduct and Engineering Manager
  • Dennis MainaCompliance Officer
  • Michael WebsterDirector KP Ghana
  • Patrick OduroSenior Software Engineer

Everyone who backed them

TetherInvestment firm1round

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Also claim to have backed them

These 4 firms list Kotani Pay as a portfolio company on their own websites, but no report of a round names them. They are the firms' own claims, kept apart from the rounds above.

Digital Currency GroupVC firmPer its own site
Flori VenturesVC firmPer its own site
Peer VenturesVC firmPer its own site
Wuri VenturesVC firmPer its own site

Quick answers about Kotani Pay

Who invested in Kotani Pay?

Kotani Pay's investors include Tether and Stellar Development Foundation.

How much has Kotani Pay raised?

Kotani Pay has raised 1 round since 2025, none with a disclosed amount.

When did Kotani Pay last raise?

Kotani Pay's most recent round was an Undisclosed round in Oct 2025.

Who backed Kotani Pay first?

Kotani Pay's first round on record, in Oct 2025, was backed by Tether and Stellar Development Foundation.

What stage is Kotani Pay at?

Kotani Pay's latest named round is an Undisclosed round, in Oct 2025.

Where is Kotani Pay based?

Kotani Pay is based in Kenya.

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