Badili raises $2.1M pre seed
Announced 1 December 2022
◆ The Round
Badili raised $2.1M in pre seed funding, announced on 1 December 2022, with participation from Venture Catalysts, V&R Africa, Grenfell Holdings, SOSV. The round is tracked live by Fusion42 as part of the Raise fund database and the Scout startup database.
◆ About Badili
Kenya-based smartphone re-commerce startup that facilitates trade-ins, buybacks, and resale of second-hand smartphones across Africa. Badili is based in Kenya and currently at pre seed stage, operating in E-commerce, Fintech.
◆ Investors
ParticipationVenture Catalysts, V&R Africa, Grenfell Holdings, SOSV
◆ Market context
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◆ FAQ
How much did Badili raise?
Badili raised $2.1M in its pre-seed round, announced 2022-12-01.
Who invested in Badili's pre-seed round?
Participants included Venture Catalysts, V&R Africa, Grenfell Holdings and SOSV.
What does Badili do?
Kenya-based smartphone re-commerce startup that facilitates trade-ins, buybacks, and resale of second-hand smartphones across Africa.
Verified 22 June 2026 · Sources: public filings