Kasookoo

Big Data | Pan Africa

Kasookoo is a unified communications platform

What they do:

Kasookoo is a single platform to deliver seamless B2B2C Communications Connectivity and Computer-Telephony Integration. Kasookoo enables businesses, of different size and industries, to become more productively engaged with their customers and their teams - using multiple channels such as Voice, SMS, Whatsapp (+other social media), irrespective of location via the digital cloud.

Kasookoo’s cloud-based business phone system works anywhere in the world through a powerful desktop and mobile app delivered through a modern-day self-service SaaS model with powerful features and multiple integrations.

Why we invested:

Addressing the digital infrastructure gap in Africa, Kasookoo empowers businesses to digitize and provide global customer support, enhancing client retention and fostering stronger customer relationships.

Founding Team:

Ahmer Javaid, CEO: Ahmer co-founded startups at Nokia in Silicon Valley California. He has an impressive record as Director of Sales. With a Technical background, Ahmer has a strong business acumen that he is using in Kasookoo’s expansion across the globe. Ahmer is based in London, UK.

Waqas Akram, CTO and Head of Product: Waqas has broad experience in creating value in Product Management for global brands (Ingram Micro, Grainger, Rogers) in many industries (Cloud,Telecom, E-commerce). He is currently leading the Tech and Product teams at Kasookoo and overseeing the Product distribution through channel partners. Waqas is based in Toronto, Canada.

Akin Braithwaite, MD Kasookoo Nigeria: Previously Customer Relations Executive for the leading telecoms company, MTN Nigeria, Akin is an innovative transformational leader with over 25 years of Management experience that cuts across multiple industries. He has served in various roles in Telecoms, including Customer Experience, Marketing and Sales. Akin is MD Kasookoo Nigeria and heads up the Commercial Operations. Akin is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Active in:

Pan-Africa

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