Safaricom

Safaricom

Mobile network operator that offers internet connectivity, information management, voice, and communication solutions. Learn more

Launch date
Employees
Market cap
AUD9.2b
Enterprise valuation
AUD11.1b (Public information from Sep 2024)
Nairobi Nairobi (HQ)

Financials

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Revenues, earnings & profits over time
KES2021202220232024202520262027
Revenues264.0b298.1b310.9b349.4b383.5b419.3b463.7b
% growth1 %13 %4 %12 %10 %9 %11 %
EBITDA134.1b149.1b139.9b163.3b182.5b199.0b219.0b
% EBITDA margin51 %50 %45 %47 %48 %47 %47 %
Profit68.7b69.6b62.3b63.0b54.8b65.7b76.2b
% profit margin26 %23 %20 %18 %14 %16 %16 %
EV / revenue5.5x4.7x2.5x2.3x1.8x1.7x1.5x
EV / EBITDA10.7x9.4x5.6x4.9x3.9x3.6x3.2x

Source: Dealroom estimates

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DateInvestorsAmountRound
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IPO
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$65.0k

Seed

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Acquisition
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$110m

Post IPO Debt
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KES15.0b

Debt
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KES113m

Post IPO Equity
Total FundingAUD100k

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Safaricom, a leading telecommunications company in Kenya, offers a wide range of services including mobile, data, and financial solutions through its M-PESA platform. The company primarily serves individual consumers, businesses, and disadvantaged communities, providing them with reliable and affordable internet, mobile connectivity, and financial services. Safaricom operates in the Kenyan market, which is characterized by a growing demand for digital and financial inclusion.

The company's business model revolves around providing essential communication and financial services. Safaricom makes money through various revenue streams: mobile voice and data services, mobile money transactions via M-PESA, and business solutions like internet connectivity and customized digital services. M-PESA, in particular, has been a game-changer, enabling millions of Kenyans to perform financial transactions such as money transfers, bill payments, and savings, all through their mobile phones.

Safaricom also engages in several social initiatives. The M-PESA Foundation supports talented but disadvantaged students, while the Bonga For Good initiative, launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, allows customers to redeem loyalty points for essential goods and services. These initiatives not only enhance the company's brand image but also contribute to social welfare.

In summary, Safaricom is a key player in Kenya's telecommunications and financial sectors, offering a suite of services that cater to both personal and business needs. The company’s innovative solutions and social initiatives make it a cornerstone of digital and financial inclusion in Kenya.

Keywords: Telecommunications, Mobile Services, Data Services, M-PESA, Financial Inclusion, Internet Connectivity, Business Solutions, Social Initiatives, Kenya, Digital Services.

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Investments by Safaricom

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Lynk
ACQUISITION by Eden Life Apr 2022
M-Pesa
ACQUISITION by Safaricom Oct 2023
YuMobile
ACQUISITION by Safaricom Sep 2014
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