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Since 2017, Rakuten has backed 1 African startup across 2 disclosed funding rounds totaling $145M, most heavily in Kenya and Quick Commerce.
Rakuten has participated in 2 funding rounds backing 1 African startup, including Glovo.
Data updated · Apr 29, 2026
Rakuten has backed 1 African startup across 2 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $145M since 2017.
Mostly Series C: 1 of its 2 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Series B (1).
Rakuten's tracked rounds are concentrated in Kenya (2).
Its tracked rounds lean toward Quick Commerce (2).
Rakuten most often shares rounds with Seaya (2 shared deals), Cathay Innovation (2 shared deals), AmRest (1 shared deal).
