Co-founder of Zumi, a Kenyan e-commerce platform that collapsed after significant sales; currently exploring new ventures.
Five African founders who staged major comebacks in 2025
Venture funding into African startups climbed back across the $3 billion threshold in 2025, marking a 36% increase from the previous year. The market has shifted from funding numerous early-stage experiments to making larger, more deliberate investments, often exceeding $50 million.
After Burning $50M, These African Founders Are Back. Should Investors Trust Them?
Meshack Alloys shut down Sendy in 2024 after failing to achieve sustainable unit economics. William McCarren's e-commerce startup Zumi collapsed after generating $20M in sales and acquiring 5,000 customers.
