Jumia secures US$50M equity investment from IFC and others

Jumia Technologies AG agreed with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and other investors to raise new equity financing.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Jumia Technologies AG agreed with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and other investors to raise new equity financing. IFC will subscribe for 9,057,970 new ordinary shares, delivered as American Depositary Shares (ADSs), for approximately US$25 million under a Subscription Agreement.

Concurrently, Axian and other investors will purchase 4,528,983 new ADSs for an additional US$25 million under separate Share Purchase Agreements, with certain investors receiving registration rights. Overall, IFC and the other investors agreed to purchase 9,057,968 ADSs at US$5.52 per ADS, for expected gross proceeds of US$50 million.

The new shares are issued from authorized capital 2026/I with statutory subscription rights of existing shareholders excluded. Closing is expected in the second half of August 2026, subject to customary conditions. Jumia plans to use net proceeds to support growth, improve efficiency in core African markets, and strengthen its marketplace and logistics network. In a related Policy Agreement, Jumia committed to IFC environmental, social, and governance standards, including an environmental and social action plan, exclusion list, anti-corruption guidelines, and reporting covenants. The ADSs are being sold in reliance on exemptions from U.S. Securities Act registration.

Positive

• Secures US$50 million equity financing from IFC and other investors, providing additional capital to support Jumia’s next phase of growth and investments in its African marketplace and logistics network.
• Brings in IFC as a strategic investor, with Jumia committing to IFC-aligned environmental, social, and governance standards, which may enhance operational discipline and stakeholder perception.

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• None.

Key Figures

IFC investment amount: US$25 million Other investors’ investment: US$25 million Total gross proceeds: US$50 million +5 more

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IFC investment amount US$25 million Aggregate investment by IFC under the Subscription Agreement

Other investors’ investment US$25 million Aggregate investment by Axian and other investors via Share Purchase Agreements

Total gross proceeds US$50 million Expected gross proceeds from sale of 9,057,968 ADSs

Price per ADS US$5.52 per ADS Purchase price for ADSs subscribed by IFC and other investors

IFC ordinary shares 9,057,970 ordinary shares New ordinary bearer shares subscribed by IFC, delivered as ADSs

ADSs bought by other investors 4,528,983 ADSs New ADSs to be purchased by Axian and other investors

Total ADSs in financing 9,057,968 ADSs Overall number of ADSs agreed to be purchased by IFC and other investors

Expected closing period Second half of August 2026 Anticipated closing timeframe, subject to customary conditions

Key Terms

Subscription Agreement, Share Purchase Agreements, authorized capital 2026/I, IFC’s exclusion list, +2 more

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Subscription Agreement financial

"The Company entered into a Subscription Agreement with the International Finance Corporation"

A subscription agreement is a legal contract in which an investor agrees to buy a specific number of a company’s shares or other securities under set terms, including price, payment method and conditions for closing the sale. It matters to investors because it legally locks in their purchase and the company’s obligations, determines ownership percentage and any investor rights, and can include conditions or promises that affect future control or returns—like signing a detailed purchase order for equity.

Share Purchase Agreements financial

"the Company entered into separate Share Purchase Agreements with Axian and other investors"

A share purchase agreement is a legal contract that sets out the terms for buying and selling a company's shares, like a detailed receipt that explains what is being sold, the price, and any conditions that must be met. Investors care because it determines who will own the company, when ownership changes hands, and what protections or obligations each side has—factors that directly affect the value, risks, and timing of an investment.

authorized capital 2026/I financial

"effected pursuant to a capital increase from the Company’s authorized capital 2026/I"

IFC’s exclusion list regulatory

"including compliance with IFC’s performance standards, implementation of an agreed environmental and social action plan, adherence to IFC’s exclusion list"

anti-corruption guidelines regulatory

"adherence to IFC’s exclusion list and anti-corruption guidelines, and certain other reporting"

forward-looking statements regulatory

"This Report on Form 6-K includes forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

FAQ

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What financing transaction did Jumia Technologies (JMIA) announce in this Form 6-K?

Jumia Technologies AG entered into agreements with IFC and other investors for a new equity financing. The investors agreed to purchase 9,057,968 ADSs at US$5.52 per ADS, providing expected gross proceeds of US$50 million to Jumia.

How much capital will Jumia Technologies (JMIA) raise and at what price per ADS?

Jumia expects to raise US$50 million in gross proceeds. IFC and other investors agreed to purchase 9,057,968 ADSs at a price of US$5.52 per ADS, split between IFC’s subscription and other investors’ share purchases.

Who are the main investors in Jumia Technologies’ (JMIA) new share issuance?

The financing is led by International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank Group member, alongside Axian and other investors. IFC invests via a Subscription Agreement, while Axian and others invest through separate Share Purchase Agreements.

What will Jumia Technologies (JMIA) use the US$50 million in proceeds for?

Jumia intends to use the net proceeds to support its next phase of growth, enhance efficiency across its core African markets, and strengthen its integrated marketplace and logistics network, according to the disclosure.

When is the Jumia Technologies (JMIA) financing with IFC and other investors expected to close?

The transactions are expected to close in the second half of August 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Completion timing and conditions are described in the company’s agreements with IFC and the other investors.

What ESG-related commitments did Jumia Technologies (JMIA) make to IFC in this deal?

Under a Policy Agreement with IFC, Jumia agreed to comply with IFC’s performance standards, implement an environmental and social action plan, follow IFC’s exclusion list and anti-corruption guidelines, and meet certain reporting and information covenants.

Are the new Jumia Technologies (JMIA) ADSs registered under the U.S. Securities Act?

No. The ADSs and underlying ordinary shares have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933. They are being offered and sold in reliance on exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

August 12, 2026

Commission File Number: 001-38863

Jumia Technologies AG

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Skalitzer Straße 104

10997 Berlin, Germany

+49 (30) 398 20 34 54

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

On August 12, 2026, Jumia Technologies AG (the “Company”) entered into a Subscription Agreement (the “Subscription Agreement”) with the International Finance Corporation (“IFC”), a member of the World Bank Group, pursuant to which IFC agreed to subscribe for 9,057,970 new ordinary bearer shares of the Company to be delivered in the form of American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”), each ADS representing two ordinary shares, for an aggregate investment amount of approximately US$25 million. Concurrently, the Company entered into separate Share Purchase Agreements (each, a “Share Purchase Agreement”), each dated August 12, 2026, with Axian, one of the Company’s largest shareholders, as well as other investors (collectively, the “Other Investors”), pursuant to which the Other Investors agreed to purchase 4,528,983 new ADSs from the Company, for an aggregate investment amount of approximately US$25 million. Under the Share Purchase Agreements, certain of the Other Investors have been granted registration rights with respect to the ADSs they have agreed to purchase. The transactions are being effected pursuant to a capital increase from the Company’s authorized capital 2026/I under Section 4(2) of the Company’s Articles of Association, with the statutory subscription rights of existing shareholders excluded.

In connection with the Subscription Agreement, on August 12, 2026, the Company entered into a Policy Agreement with IFC (the “Policy Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to comply with certain environmental, social, and governance requirements customary for investments by IFC, including compliance with IFC’s performance standards, implementation of an agreed environmental and social action plan, adherence to IFC’s exclusion list and anti-corruption guidelines, and certain other reporting and information covenants.

Overall, the IFC and the Other Investors agreed to purchase 9,057,968 ADSs at a price of US$5.52 per ADS, resulting in expected gross proceeds to Jumia of US$50 million. The transactions are expected to close in the second half of August 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the transactions to support its next phase of growth, enhance efficiency across its core African markets and strengthen its integrated marketplace and logistics network.

The ADSs and the underlying ordinary shares have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or any state securities laws and are being offered and sold in reliance on exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

The foregoing descriptions of the Subscription Agreement, the Share Purchase Agreements and the Policy Agreement do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of such agreements. A copy of the Subscription Agreement, including the form of Policy Agreement attached thereto, is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1. A copy of the form of Share Purchase Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.2.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Report on Form 6-K includes forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained herein, including statements regarding the expected timing and completion of the transactions described herein and the Company’s intended use of proceeds, are forward-looking statements. These statements represent the Company’s current expectations, beliefs, intentions, estimates or strategies regarding the future, which may not be realized. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and other important factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, the risks described under Item 3. “Key Information—D. Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company cautions readers against relying on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date hereof to conform such statements to actual results or changes in expectations, except as may be required by law.

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description of Exhibit
10.1		Subscription Agreement, by and between IFC and Jumia, dated August 12, 2026
10.2		Form of Share Purchase Agreement

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Jumia Technologies AG
By	/s/ Francis Dufay
Name:	Francis Dufay
Title:	Chief Executive Officer and Member of
	the Management Board
Jumia Technologies AG
By	/s/ Antoine Maillet-Mezeray
Name:	Antoine Maillet-Mezeray
Title:	Executive Vice President, Finance &
	Operations and Member of the
	Management Board

Date: August 12, 2026

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Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Agreements & Contracts

• EX-10.1 SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT, BY AND BETWEEN IFC AND JUMIA, DATED AUGUST 12, 2026 804.4 KB
• EX-10.2 FORM OF SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT 153.6 KB