A Kenyan social commerce platform that facilitates conversational commerce and aims to expand across Africa.
Tesh Mbaabu and Mesongo Sibuti unveil Cloud9, their next venture after Chpter
Tesh Mbaabu and Mesongo Sibuti are launching Cloud9, a digital bank for young Africans. Cloud9 aims to provide a modern financial experience tailored to millennials and Gen Z.
Chpter co-founders Tesh Mbaabu and Mesongo Sibuti step down in major leadership reshuffle
Mbaabu and Sibuti stepped down from Chpter's daily operations effective September 15, 2025. Mark Kiarie resumes his role as CEO of Chpter, emphasizing the importance of founder leadership.
Chpter’s Investors Bet Big on Kenya’s Growing Social Commerce Market
Kenya's social commerce sector is underutilized despite millions of active social media users. Chpter has developed a platform that automates conversations, marketing, and payments on WhatsApp and Instagram.
MarketForce Fell Short—Now Its Founders Are Chasing A New ‘Chpter’
MarketForce, a B2B e-commerce company, closed its doors after facing challenges in scaling. The founders of MarketForce have launched a new venture called Chpter, which has secured $1.2 million in pre-seed funding.
Kenya’s Chpter secures a $1.2 million pre-seed to expand into Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt
Chpter secures $1.2 million in pre-seed funding to expand in sub-Saharan Africa. Funding led by Ken Njoroge of PANI, with participation from Plesion Capital, Techstars, Norrsken, and others.
