MyDawa - About the company
MyDawa is a series B company based in Nairobi (Kenya), founded in 2017 by Neil O Lear. It operates as an Online store for the purchase of medicines and other products. MyDawa has raised $48M in funding from investors like Ion Equity, Alta Semper Capital and Asia Africa Investment and Consulting. The company has 11 active competitors, including 2 that are funded. Its top competitors include companies like Capsule, Pharmily and Beulah Wellness Solutions.
Company Details
Online store for the purchase of medicines and other products. The platform allows users to order prescription medicines and OTC products including dietary supplements and multivitamins, personal medical devices, hygiene products, beauty and skincare products, etc. The user needs to upload their prescription for ordering medicines.
- Website
- mydawa.com
- Email ID
- *****@mydawa.com
- Phone Number
- +254 **********
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2017
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$48M in 5 rounds
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
1st among 11 active competitors
Employee Count
121 as on Apr 30, 2026
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MyDawa's funding and investors
MyDawa has raised a total funding of $48M over 5 rounds. Its first funding round was on Mar 28, 2017. Its latest funding round was a Series B round on May 06, 2025 for $*****. 5 investors participated in its latest round. MyDawa has 9 institutional investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of MyDawa:
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Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
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May 06, 2025 | 3951358 | Series B | 4221082 | 4851536 | 9270341 | 9118815 |
Jul 03, 2023 | 3430504 | Series B | 1933504 | 7876295 | 3031974 | 5344238 |
Nov 30, 2021 | 6623114 | Grant (prize money) | 5287644 | 7098246 | 8814812 |
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MyDawa's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of MyDawa is Neil O Lear.
Here are the details of MyDawa's key team members:
- Neil O Lear: Founder of MyDawa. Contact Info: 1 email address
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MyDawa's employee count trend
MyDawa has 121 employees as of Apr 26. Here is MyDawa's employee count trend over the years:
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MyDawa's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of MyDawa include Capsule, Pharmily and Beulah Wellness Solutions. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of MyDawa, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Online store for the purchase of medicines and other products | $48M | 60/100 | ||
2nd | Provider of ambulance booking platform for emergency services | $6.03M | 40/100 | ||
3rd | Online pharmacy services offering prescription and over the counter medications, and wellness products | - | - | 26/100 | |
4th | Beulah Wellness Solutions 2020, Nairobi (Kenya), Unfunded | Provider of an online pharmacy to buy multiple healthcare products | - | - | 24/100 |
5th | Provider of an online pharmacy to buy multiple healthcare products | - | - | 17/100 | |
6th | Glucose Gossip Hub 2024, Nairobi (Kenya), Unfunded | Online platform providing resources, products, and support for individuals living with diabetes | - | - | 16/100 |
7th | DELIVERY PHARMACY 2019, Nairobi (Kenya), Unfunded | Online store for the purchase of medicines, medical devices, and personal care products | - | - | 16/100 |
8th | Medishops Kenya 2018, Nairobi (Kenya), Unfunded | Online pharmacy offering pharmaceutical products | - | - | 16/100 |
9th | Primebiotech Nairobi (Kenya), Unfunded | Provider of herbal supplements, cosmetics, and medical devices | - | - | 16/100 |
10th | Chebu Pharma 2011, Kiambu (Kenya), Unfunded | Online pharmacy delivery | - | - | 16/100 |
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MyDawa's Investments and acquisitions
MyDawa has made no investments or acquisitions yet.
Reports related to MyDawa
Here is the latest report on MyDawa's sector:
News related to MyDawa
Media has covered MyDawa for 1 event in last 1 year, It was about partnerships.
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MYDAWA & MSD Partner to Boost Cervical Cancer Elimination in AfricaTechMoran•Dec 10, 2025•MyDawa, Merck Sharp & Dohme
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MyDawa Raises Funding to Expand its AI-driven Digital Health Platform Across Kenya & UgandaTechMoran•Apr 30, 2025•MyDawa, Alta Semper Capital, Asia Africa Investment and Consulting, Creadev and 1 other
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Kenyan startup MYDAWA launches telehealth platform for HIV preventionDisrupt Africa•Nov 17, 2022•MyDawa, Gates
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Kenyan e-pharmacy platform MYDAWA launches telehealth platform for HIV preventionTech In Africa•Oct 26, 2022•MyDawa
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Kenyan e-pharmacy startup MYDAWA banks $1.2m grant funding from Gates FoundationDisrupt Africa•Dec 02, 2021•MyDawa, Gates
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AstraZeneca to buy Alexion for $39 billion to expand in immunologyFOX Business•Dec 12, 2020•Alexion, AstraZeneca, IQVIA, Piper and 1 other
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MYDAWA, AstraZeneca partner to bolster patient commitmentAfrica Business Communities•Dec 08, 2020•MyDawa, AstraZeneca
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