Rwazi
| Industry | Software |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2021 |
| Founder | Joseph Rutakangwa Eric Sewankambo |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles |
| Website | rwazi |
Rwazi, Inc. is an American artificial intelligence (AI) company based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2021, the company specializes in decision intelligence powered by zero-party data. The company helps multinational companies in understanding the consumer market.[1]
About
The company was founded in 2021 by Joseph Rutakangwa and Eric Sewankambo.[2][3][4] Their vision was to offer organizations access to consumer insights from global markets.[1][5][6]
How it works
The technology operates across three layers: the Signal Layer, the Intelligence Layer, and the Decision Layer. Rwazi gathers directly shared, consent-based signals from individuals through its mobile and web platforms. Its AI engine ingests, validates, and enriches incoming signals and its AI system, Sena, functions as a decision intelligence engine that enables organizations to simulate outcomes, receive high-precision recommendations, and take action.[7][8][9] Companies subscribe to the Rwazi for getting the real time data regarding the business transaction.[10][11][12]
Funding
The company has recently raised $4 million led by Bonfire Ventures and backed by Newfund, Alumni Ventures and Techstars.[13][14]
In July 2025, Rwazi announced a $12 million Series A funding round led by Bonfire Ventures, with participation from Santa Barbara Venture Partners, Newfund, and Alumni Ventures.[8][7]
Awards
- 2021 - Global Startup Awards winner in Commerce Tech Category[15]
- 2023 - Innovator in Trade by L.A. Area Chamber and World Trade Week Southern California Committee.[16]
References
- ^ a b Brock, James (2023-04-03). "Company Takes Pulse of Sub-Saharan Africa's Consumers". Los Angeles Business Journal. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "Market Intelligence Startup Rwazi Secures $4M Seed Funding". 2023-03-23. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
- ^ "Rwazi is revolutionising data collection with their on-ground network of mappers". Bizcommunity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "À Maurice, Rwazi utilise le big data pour révolutionner le marketing des petites et moyennes entreprises".
- ^ Africa, B. I. (2022-03-18). "Rwazi is creating opportunity for African youths through big data". Business Insider Africa. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
- ^ AITN (2023-03-24). "Rwazi lève 4 millions de dollars pour soutenir son expansion en Afrique". AITN (in French). Retrieved 2023-10-21.
- ^ a b "Los Angeles Software Firm Rwazi Raises $12 Million Series A Round". Los Angeles Times. 2025-07-21. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ a b Davis, Dominic-Madori (15 July 2025). "Rwazi raises $12M Series A to help companies with consumer insights and intelligence". TechCrunch. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ Oluwole, Victor (2022-01-06). "5 apps that pay Africans real money for using them". Business Insider Africa. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ^ Jackson, Tom (2019-08-14). "How Mauritius-based startup Rwazi promotes competition in the retail space". Disrupt Africa. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
- ^ correspondants, Les (2019-09-12). "[Made in Océan Indien] Rwazi: la start-up s'implante avec succès à l'île Maurice". FRENCHWEB.FR (in French). Retrieved 2023-10-22.
- ^ Brock, James (2023-04-03). "Company Takes Pulse of Sub-Saharan Africa's Consumers". Los Angeles Business Journal. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ^ Nnamani, Caleb (2023-03-24). "Rwazi raises $4m to penetrate emerging markets and offer insights". TechCabal. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
- ^ Nwanji, Ngozi (2023-03-23). "Market Intelligence Startup Rwazi Raises $4M In Seed Funding Round". AfroTech. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
- ^ "South African startups snag 8 awards at the GSA Africa regional finale". Ventureburn. 2021-12-18. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
- ^ "Rwazi Awarded 2023 Innovator in Trade by L.A. Area Chamber and World Trade Week Southern California Committee - ALX". ALX -. 2023-05-15. Retrieved 2023-10-22.