Founded in 2017, Swvl is a mobility company that offers an app for booking fixed-rate rides on shared buses and vans during peak commute hours. It operates in Egypt, Kenya, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, serving both individual commuters and corporate clients.
HCT Group
Debt Financing in 2018
HCT Group is a social enterprise operating in the transport industry, founded in 1982 as Hackney Community Transport to provide low-cost minibuses for local community groups. Recognizing the need for sustainability, HCT Group began competing for commercial contracts in 1993, transforming into an effective enterprise while continuing its community services. Today, it has grown significantly with 800 employees, ten depots across London, Yorkshire, Humberside, the Southwest and the Channel Islands, and a fleet of 500 vehicles. The company delivers over 20 million passenger trips annually through various services including red bus routes, school transport, Park and Ride services, and community transport. Additionally, HCT Group offers training services such as minibus driver training and independent travel training.
HCT Group
Private Equity Round in 2015
HCT Group is a social enterprise operating in the transport industry, founded in 1982 as Hackney Community Transport to provide low-cost minibuses for local community groups. Recognizing the need for sustainability, HCT Group began competing for commercial contracts in 1993, transforming into an effective enterprise while continuing its community services. Today, it has grown significantly with 800 employees, ten depots across London, Yorkshire, Humberside, the Southwest and the Channel Islands, and a fleet of 500 vehicles. The company delivers over 20 million passenger trips annually through various services including red bus routes, school transport, Park and Ride services, and community transport. Additionally, HCT Group offers training services such as minibus driver training and independent travel training.
WrightBus specializes in manufacturing zero-emission buses, including single and double-deck models powered by hydrogen fuel cells or batteries. They offer a range of sizes from small to full-size vehicles, along with repair, servicing, and financing services.