# BRCK

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/brck

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Nairobi, Kenya
- Website: www.brck.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.2M
- Latest round: Seed (Jul 8, 2014)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

BRCK Inc. develops innovative connectivity solutions to tackle the digital divide. Their flagship product, Moja WiFi, enables users to access free internet, enhancing communication and educational opportunities in underserved areas.Founded in 2013 in Nairobi, Kenya, BRCK Inc. specializes in providing communication solutions. The company has not undergone any significant strategic pivots or changes in operations since its inception. BRCK was co-founded by Philip Walton and Victor Kiatkowski, with Erik Hersman and Lance Condray currently leading the company. In January 2016, BRCK raised USD 3 million in funding from investors including MKS PAMP, Synergy Growth, and TED Conferences, LLC, bringing the total amount raised to USD 3 million.BRCK primarily offers innovative communication solutions designed to enhance global connectivity through their flagship product, Moja WiFi. This service provides users with free internet access while engaging in digital tasks, thereby addressing the critical affordability barrier faced by many individuals in low-income areas. Moja targets urban and semi-urban populations in countries such as Kenya and Rwanda, focusing on helping students, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and general consumers who need reliable internet access for education, business, and communication. BRCK also delivers enterprise communication services through Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), providing tailored solutions for businesses to optimize their cloud-ready voice, messaging, and emergency communications. The company has established its presence in over 65 countries, demonstrating a commitment to broadening internet access and communication capabilities globally.BRCK's revenue generation model relies heavily on its free Moja WiFi service, which operates on a business-to-business-to-consumer (B2B2C) framework. In this model, businesses and organizations partner with BRCK to provide their services while financing internet access for end users. Clients can engage with BRCK through various partnership structures, such as purchasing advertising space or sponsorship on the platform, generating revenue that subsidizes free internet access for users. Additionally, BRCK offers various tailored communication services under its UCaaS portfolio, targeting enterprises and businesses seeking reliable voice and messaging solutions, all strategically priced to ensure accessibility while covering the costs of maintaining a robust communication infrastructure.BRCK plans to leverage recent funding to enhance its product offerings, including the development of new solutions aimed at expanding internet accessibility. The company targets new markets in Africa, particularly in underserved regions, and aims to launch additional features of Moja WiFi within the next year. The USD 3 million raised in their latest funding round will primarily support these initiatives by strengthening their infrastructure and expanding marketing efforts, as outlined in the rationale during the funding discussions.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jul 8, 2014, $1.2M — Synergy Growth, Invested Development, Third Sphere

## Investors

- Synergy Growth — Seed
- Invested Development (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/invested-development) — Seed
- Third Sphere (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/third-sphere) — Seed