Kenyan Foodtech Startup Kune Raises USD 1 Mn Pre-seed Funding

Kune, a Kenyan foodtech startup, has announced that it has closed a USD 1 Mn pre-seed round to launch its on-demand food service in August. The pre-seed round was led by Launch Africa Ventures, a pan-African venture capital firm. Century Oak Capital GmbH and Consonance were among the other investors, with Pariti, an ecosystem management firm, also contributing.

Kune uses a hybrid approach, integrating cloud and dark kitchen ideas. Kune meals are prepared and packaged in-house and delivered directly to online, retail and corporate customers.