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JUMIA is a Nigerian online shopping site where people can purchase and browse through a wide range of electronics, fashion, home appliances, kid’s items and more. The business was founded in 2012 by Manuel Koser (Founder & Shareholder) and Peter Allerstorfer (Founder & Shareholder) and has offices in Nigeria and Egypt.

Timeline of expansion

 * 2012: Peter Allerstorfer and Manuel Koser founded JUMIA
 * 2012: Launched in Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, Kenya and Cote d'Ivoire
 * 2013: Received $35 million in Series B funding
 * 2013: Winner of Best New Retail Launch

Products and services
JUMIA’s product categories include:

Retail goods
 * Weddings
 * Fashion
 * Mobile Phones
 * Computing
 * Children
 * Home Appliances
 * Events & Tickets
 * Beverages & Cigars

Awards

 * Best New Retail Launch 2013 - World Retail Awards