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Founded in 1994 by Doctor Raju Mohindra and Doctor Ajay Patel, Dawa Life Sciences is a Nairobi, Kenya-based organization that manufactures and supplies generic pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and animal health products across the African continent. The company operates an extensive manufacturing infrastructure with a total supply capacity exceeding 110 million packs and manages a commercial portfolio of over 1,000 distinct product lines. Operating across 11 countries in the East African market, the enterprise currently employs 751 people and recently generated $69.2 million in annual revenue, growing from $60 million in 2020. The business traces its historical origins back to a 1974 initiative supported by the Yugoslavian pharmaceutical firm KRKA and former Kenyan President Jomo Kenyatta. This early operation eventually evolved into the modern manufacturing leader from its predecessor trading entity known as Medisel Kenya Limited.
Dawa has raised $1.0M across 1 funding round.
Dawa has raised $1.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Dahua Technology (often referenced as "Dahua" and potentially matching the query's "Dawa" based on phonetic similarity and context) is a world-leading video-centric AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) solution and service provider.[1][2][3] The company develops end-to-end security solutions, systems, and services for city operations, corporate management, and consumers, serving industries like transportation, manufacturing, education, retail, banking & finance, energy, and environmental protection across 180+ countries.[1][2][3][4] It solves problems in public safety, urban governance, smart manufacturing, and ecological monitoring by enabling digital-intelligent transformations through AIoT platforms, with strong growth evidenced by 2021 revenue of RMB 32.835 billion (USD 4.98 billion, +24.07% YoY) and over 22,000 employees, 50%+ in R&D.[1][3]
Dahua invests ~10% of sales in R&D annually, operating institutes for advanced tech, big data, cybersecurity, and more, while expanding into machine vision, robotics, and smart fire safety.[1][2][3] Its global network includes 57+ branches and 69+ overseas offices, driving momentum in video surveillance analytics where it holds significant market share.[1][3]
Founded in 2001 in Hangzhou, China, as Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd., the company pioneered innovation by launching China's first 8-channel real-time embedded digital video recorder in 2002.[4] Early focus on surveillance technology evolved under the 2021 "Dahua Think#" strategy, shifting to AIoT for city and enterprise digital intelligence, later upgraded to "Dahua Think# 2.0" emphasizing integrated intelligence.[1][3] Key milestones include rapid R&D expansion, global deployment by the 2010s, and diversification into emerging AIoT fields, building on founders' vision for security and smart ecosystems amid China's tech boom.[2][4] Pivotal traction came from deploying solutions in 180+ countries, fueled by consistent innovation and a workforce growing to 23,000+.[3]
Dahua rides the AIoT wave, transforming traditional surveillance into intelligent ecosystems for smart cities and Industry 4.0, aligning with global shifts to digital governance and predictive security.[1][2][3] Timing is ideal amid rising demand for urban autonomy, disaster prevention, and efficient manufacturing post-2020 digital acceleration, bolstered by market forces like IoT proliferation and AI analytics growth (e.g., #1 in Omdia 2023 Video Surveillance & Analytics).[1][3] It influences the ecosystem by setting standards in video AI, enabling SMEs' digital upgrades, and fostering low-carbon, harmonious tech adoption across verticals, while competitors lag in integrated global reach.[2][4]
Dahua is poised to dominate AIoT security with expansions in robotics, automotive electronics, and smart thermal imaging, leveraging its R&D scale for "full ecosystem" leadership.[1][2] Trends like ecological governance, biological safety AI, and edge computing will propel growth, potentially boosting revenue amid global smart city investments. Its influence may evolve toward proactive industry standards, deepening "integrated intelligence" to shape safer, smarter societies—reinforcing its role as a video-AIoT pioneer from early DVR breakthroughs to worldwide digital enablers.[3]
Dawa has raised $1.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Dawa's investors include Angel Ventures, H20 Capital Innovation, Nazca Ventures, Ricardo Weder.
Dawa has raised $1.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $1.0M Seed in January 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2023 | $1M Seed | — | Angel Ventures, H20 Capital Innovation, Nazca Ventures, Ricardo Weder | Announced |
