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Komaza
A tech-driven sustainable forestry company revolutionizing the wood industry
About Komaza
Komaza is a pioneering company in the African forestry sector, focusing on creating sustainable wood supply solutions by partnering with smallholder farmers. Operating primarily in regions facing wood supply crises due to booming populations and accelerating economies, Komaza leverages the untapped potential of small-scale farmers who collectively possess vast land and labor resources. The company’s business model involves planting, harvesting, and processing trees on these small farms, providing farmers with life-changing income opportunities while addressing environmental concerns like deforestation.
Komaza's revenue model is built on the selective harvesting and processing of wood, which requires significant economies of scale and advanced equipment. By managing the entire value chain—from planting to processing and sales—Komaza ensures high-quality wood products that meet market demands. The company targets both local and international markets, aiming to capture a sizable share of the multi-billion dollar forestry market in Africa.
Komaza's clients include smallholder farmers who benefit from the income generated through the partnership, as well as businesses and consumers in need of sustainable wood products. The company’s impact extends beyond economics, contributing to social and environmental sustainability by reducing deforestation and promoting responsible forestry practices.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2006
- Headquarters
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Employees
- 160
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 66.3/100
- Industry
- Food
- Sub-industry
- AgriTech
- Sector
- Food, Forestry, Sustainable Development Goals, Biodiversity, Climate Tech, Hard Tech, nt
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Mar 2022 | $10M | $140M | Mitsui Global Investment · The Sobrato Organization | ↗ |
| DEBT✓Debt | Jan 2022 | $10M | — | Undisclosed | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Komaza is 1.1K monthly website visits, up 816.7% over the last three months. Komaza's team declined 1.8% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A5 investors entered at this stage
- HVHooge Raedt Social Venture
Novastar Ventures
AXA Investment Managers
FMO Entrepreneurial Development Bank
Mirova
Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage
Mitsui Global Investment
The Sobrato Organization
Other known investors1 additional known investor
CI Ventures
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