MaaS Startups in Africa

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MaaS in Southern Africa is still in its early stages, with a few pilot projects and startups emerging. Players like BasiGo, Opibus, and Naqla are gaining traction, focusing on electric vehicles and ride-hailing services. However, infrastructure challenges and regulatory issues remain barriers. Local business leaders see potential but emphasize the need for collaboration, investment, and government support to drive adoption and ensure sustainability.

Cummulative Funding

$107.7M+

Total # of Companies

35

Total Deal Count

53

Total M&A Count

3

Total # of Investors

90

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

BasiGo is a Kenyan early-stage e-mobility start-up creating the future of clean, electric public transit in Africa.

Debt Financing

$ 71,625,000

2021

2.

Naqla simplifies the process of the transportation of goods and ensure efficient and hassle-free shipping through a mobile App.

Seed

$ 10,500,000

2017

3.

Opibus accelerates the transition towards sustainable transport and energy solutions in East Africa

Seed

$ 7,500,000

2017

4.

Chargel brings the offline operations of trucking online, by matching the shippers to the right carriers at the right price.

Debt Financing

$ 3,250,000

2021

5.

Renda provides access to the end-to-end infrastructure which optimizes order fulfilment and enables businesss to easily scale across Africa.

Seed

$ 2,020,000

2021

6.

Enakl offers on demand reliable, and sustainable urban transportation options in emerging countries.

Pre-seed

$ 1,400,000

2022

7.

Rabbit Mobility is a micro-mobility platform offering rides and day rentals via electric vehicles such as scooters, bikes and other light vehicles.

Funding Round

$ 1,300,000

2019

8.

Solarbox is the emerging leader of electric mobility solutions for businesses in West Africa.

Pre-seed

$ 1,000,000

2022

9.

Pickmeup is a Nigerian startup which allows users book ride in minutes using smartphone.

Non-equity Assistance

$ 720,000

2017

10.

Ugabus is a travel-tech start-up that provides travelers instant access to the most extensive network of city-to-city and inter-town buses

Grant

$ 200,000

2016

11.

Ridelink is a transport network company filling mobility gaps in African cities for Small ,Medium and Large Enterprises

Pre-seed

$ 150,000

2016

12.

Seater is a tech-based School transportation solution that offers premium mass transportation services via a mobile application and a web solution

Pre-seed

$ 125,000

2018

13.

Apexloads is a digital marketplace, connecting freight forwarders, brokers, and transporters in Eastern Africa

Pre-seed

$ 120,000

2019

14.

Moja Ride is an Ivory Coast based MaaS platform which helps commuters access, book and pay for transportation.

Funding Round

$ 50,000

2017

15.

Colis allows transporters to digitise their operations and helps customers find, compare, choose, and track their transportation.

Pre-seed

$ 50,000

2022

16.

M Auto offers sustainable transportation offering ‘mobility as a service’ on the African continent,

Venture

Undisclosed

2019

17.

Fyonka is the Middle East's first all-female ride hailing service.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2018

18.

Schoolz is an Egyptian student transportation platform.

Seed

Undisclosed

2020

19.

Hmolti is an Egyptian startup that allows clients to order a pickup truck at a click of a button.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2018

20.

Autopax is a manufacturer, assembler and a leading company in sales of Automobiles, Motorcycles, Auto-bikes.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2022

BasiGo

Founded

2021

Overview

BasiGo is a Kenyan early-stage e-mobility start-up creating the future of clean, electric public transit in Africa.

Last round

Debt Financing

Total raised

$ 71,625,000

Employee

2-10

Naqla

Founded

2017

Overview

Naqla simplifies the process of the transportation of goods and ensure efficient and hassle-free shipping through a mobile App.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 10,500,000

Employee

51-200

Opibus

Founded

2017

Overview

Opibus accelerates the transition towards sustainable transport and energy solutions in East Africa

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 7,500,000

Employee

51-200

Chargel

Founded

2021

Overview

Chargel brings the offline operations of trucking online, by matching the shippers to the right carriers at the right price.

Last round

Debt Financing

Total raised

$ 3,250,000

Employee

2-10

Renda

Founded

2021

Overview

Renda provides access to the end-to-end infrastructure which optimizes order fulfilment and enables businesss to easily scale across Africa.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 2,020,000

Employee

51-200

Enakl

Founded

2022

Overview

Enakl offers on demand reliable, and sustainable urban transportation options in emerging countries.

Last round

Pre-seed

Total raised

$ 1,400,000

Employee

2-10

Founded

2019

Overview

Rabbit Mobility is a micro-mobility platform offering rides and day rentals via electric vehicles such as scooters, bikes and other light vehicles.

Last round

Funding Round

Total raised

$ 1,300,000

Employee

11-50

Founded

2022

Overview

Solarbox is the emerging leader of electric mobility solutions for businesses in West Africa.

Last round

Pre-seed

Total raised

$ 1,000,000

Employee

11-50

Pickmeup

Founded

2017

Overview

Pickmeup is a Nigerian startup which allows users book ride in minutes using smartphone.

Last round

Non-equity Assistance

Total raised

$ 720,000

Employee

11-50

Ugabus

Founded

2016

Overview

Ugabus is a travel-tech start-up that provides travelers instant access to the most extensive network of city-to-city and inter-town buses

Last round

Grant

Total raised

$ 200,000

Employee

11-50

Ridelink

Founded

2016

Overview

Ridelink is a transport network company filling mobility gaps in African cities for Small ,Medium and Large Enterprises

Last round

Pre-seed

Total raised

$ 150,000

Employee

11-50

Seater

Founded

2018

Overview

Seater is a tech-based School transportation solution that offers premium mass transportation services via a mobile application and a web solution

Last round

Pre-seed

Total raised

$ 125,000

Employee

11-50

Apexloads

Founded

2019

Overview

Apexloads is a digital marketplace, connecting freight forwarders, brokers, and transporters in Eastern Africa

Last round

Pre-seed

Total raised

$ 120,000

Employee

11-50

Moja Ride

Founded

2017

Overview

Moja Ride is an Ivory Coast based MaaS platform which helps commuters access, book and pay for transportation.

Last round

Funding Round

Total raised

$ 50,000

Employee

11-50

Colis

Founded

2022

Overview

Colis allows transporters to digitise their operations and helps customers find, compare, choose, and track their transportation.

Last round

Pre-seed

Total raised

$ 50,000

Employee

11-50

M Auto

Founded

2019

Overview

M Auto offers sustainable transportation offering ‘mobility as a service’ on the African continent,

Last round

Venture

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

201-500

Fyonka

Founded

2018

Overview

Fyonka is the Middle East's first all-female ride hailing service.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

Schoolz

Founded

2020

Overview

Schoolz is an Egyptian student transportation platform.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

11-50

Hmolti

Founded

2018

Overview

Hmolti is an Egyptian startup that allows clients to order a pickup truck at a click of a button.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

Autopax

Founded

2022

Overview

Autopax is a manufacturer, assembler and a leading company in sales of Automobiles, Motorcycles, Auto-bikes.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

201-500

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