BasiGo is an e-mobility start-up focused on transforming public transportation in Kenya and Rwanda by providing electric buses as a sustainable alternative to diesel. The company operates under a pay-as-you-go model, which includes maintenance and battery charging services, facilitating the transition for bus owners to adopt electric vehicles. BasiGo's electric buses are designed to operate throughout the day on a single charge, utilizing proven battery technology that offers a reliable and economical solution amidst rising diesel costs. By making electric buses more accessible, BasiGo aims to enhance the efficiency of public transport while contributing to environmental sustainability.
BasiGo
Venture Round in 2024
BasiGo is an e-mobility start-up focused on transforming public transportation in Kenya and Rwanda by providing electric buses as a sustainable alternative to diesel. The company operates under a pay-as-you-go model, which includes maintenance and battery charging services, facilitating the transition for bus owners to adopt electric vehicles. BasiGo's electric buses are designed to operate throughout the day on a single charge, utilizing proven battery technology that offers a reliable and economical solution amidst rising diesel costs. By making electric buses more accessible, BasiGo aims to enhance the efficiency of public transport while contributing to environmental sustainability.
BasiGo is an e-mobility start-up focused on transforming public transportation in Kenya and Rwanda by providing electric buses as a sustainable alternative to diesel. The company operates under a pay-as-you-go model, which includes maintenance and battery charging services, facilitating the transition for bus owners to adopt electric vehicles. BasiGo's electric buses are designed to operate throughout the day on a single charge, utilizing proven battery technology that offers a reliable and economical solution amidst rising diesel costs. By making electric buses more accessible, BasiGo aims to enhance the efficiency of public transport while contributing to environmental sustainability.
Drive to Own
Venture Round in 2022
Drive to Own offers innovative vehicle finance services, allowing users to acquire private cars with no maintenance or insurance costs. Customers pay a prepaid amount, earn miles based on their usage, and benefit from flexible car ownership without long-term commitments or loan screening processes.
Waspito Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Douala, Cameroon, founded in 2020. It operates an e-health platform that connects the African healthcare ecosystem through a telehealth application. The platform facilitates access to a range of healthcare services, including online consultations with certified medical doctors across various specialties, electronic prescriptions, and health information. Additionally, Waspito offers a delivery service for medications and laboratory tests, enhancing the convenience and affordability of healthcare for its users. The application also features discussion forums for healthcare professionals, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within the medical community. Through its innovative approach, Waspito aims to make basic healthcare more accessible to patients throughout Africa.
Founded in 2012, Tugende is a Ugandan company that provides finance and business assets to informal sector entrepreneurs and micro, medium, and small-sized enterprises. It offers lease-to-own financing for income-generating assets such as motorcycles (bodas), taxis, matatus, boat engines, and other equipment like smartphones, salon gear, shop fridges, and sewing machines. Tugende also provides value-added services including insurance, safety training, GPS tracking, and genuine parts.
SparePap
Venture Round in 2022
SparePap operates an automotive e-commerce platform designed to simplify access to specialized and ordinary vehicle spare parts. Its marketplace enables car owners to conveniently compare prices, locate replacement parts, and purchase them from trusted merchants, while also facilitating on-demand car maintenance services from qualified mechanics.
OnePort 365
Seed Round in 2022
OnePort 365 is a B2B digital freight forwarding platform that aims to simplify and enhance the freight forwarding process through technology. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and warehouse management, which are designed to streamline supply chains for its users. Its platform enables customers to book, manage, and track both international and local shipments efficiently. OnePort 365 provides a personalized dashboard and instant competitive quotes, allowing traders to manage their shipping processes effectively while reducing time and effort inefficiencies. The emphasis on transparency and all-inclusive services makes it a valuable resource for businesses looking to optimize their logistics operations.
ETAP
Pre Seed Round in 2022
ETAP is a car insurance platform designed to simplify the process of purchasing and claiming car insurance. Utilizing advanced technology, the platform focuses on preventing fraud while delivering enhanced experiences and competitive pricing for customers. Key features include risk profile-based instant coverage, crash notifications, and emergency support. Additionally, ETAP offers flexible automated payment plans and provides insights into driving behavior through driver scores for each completed trip. Safe Driving Rewards are available for drivers who demonstrate safe driving practices, further incentivizing responsible behavior on the road.
Founded in 2016, Aceleron specializes in transforming end-of-life electric vehicle batteries into reusable energy storage solutions. The company collects, tests, and grades used lithium-ion batteries, offering modular assembly hardware for repurposing. With operations across the UK, Caribbean, and East Africa, Aceleron aims to facilitate a global shift towards cleaner, renewable energy.
Zembo is a company that offers affordable electric motorcycles specifically designed for motorcycle taxi drivers in Africa, with a focus on the Ugandan boda-boda market. It provides an innovative battery swapping service, allowing users to exchange a discharged battery for a fully charged one at designated swap stations. This model ensures that customers have access to reliable and sustainable transportation options, as Zembo's motorcycles produce no carbon emissions or noise, contributing to a cleaner environment. By combining electric mobility with accessible energy solutions, Zembo aims to empower drivers and enhance the efficiency of urban transportation in Africa.
Autochek
Seed Round in 2021
Autochek is an automotive technology company founded in 2020 and based in South Africa. It operates online platforms that connect buyers and sellers in the automotive sector, facilitating smoother transactions. The company focuses on enhancing commerce within this industry by providing digital solutions that improve access to auto loans, quality maintenance, aftersales services, and warranty solutions. Its marketplace aims to create a better system for coordinating and maintaining vehicle records, making it easier for car buyers and sellers to engage in the automotive market. Through these initiatives, Autochek seeks to modernize the way automotive transactions are conducted.
Kamtar is an online logistics platform operating in West Africa that facilitates the transportation of goods by connecting verified drivers with customers in need of transportation services. The platform addresses the challenges of logistics in the region by allowing load providers to access a network of independent transporters, enabling them to select appropriate vehicle types and book their services directly. Kamtar aims to enhance transparency in delivery operations while reducing costs by eliminating intermediaries and streamlining the negotiation process for delivery services. Through its innovative approach, Kamtar seeks to simplify the logistics experience for both transporters and clients in West Africa.
Kai Senegal
Seed Round in 2021
Kai Senegal is a digital ride-hailing app that connects customers with drivers and a fleet management solution that allows private owners and institutional investors to buy and maintain high-quality vehicles.
AiCare
Angel Round in 2021
AiCare transforms motion data into actionable insights for personalized engagements, enhancing safety and sustainability in mobility experiences. Its technology serves diverse mobility segments such as auto insurance, asset finance, fleet management, car manufacturing, and road safety.
Touch Group
Venture Round in 2021
Touch Group provides a single-account, multichannel, and modular payment solution. Their device manages all the transactional needs of their customers. They offer payment acceptance, digital credit, real-time reporting, service distribution, mass payments, invoicing, cash-flow management, money transfer, and intercontinental settlement services.
AiCare
Convertible Note in 2021
AiCare transforms motion data into actionable insights for personalized engagements, enhancing safety and sustainability in mobility experiences. Its technology serves diverse mobility segments such as auto insurance, asset finance, fleet management, car manufacturing, and road safety.
Data Integrated
Venture Round in 2020
Data Integrated is a Nairobi, Kenya-based ICT company that develops digital infrastructure and applications for public transport and related financial services. It provides a platform for real-time public transport schedules, intelligent transport management, and digital ticketing to reduce cash handling on buses, along with payroll and payments capabilities. The company also offers financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises to improve payment efficiency and advance financial inclusion.
Founded in 2012, Tugende is a Ugandan company that provides finance and business assets to informal sector entrepreneurs and micro, medium, and small-sized enterprises. It offers lease-to-own financing for income-generating assets such as motorcycles (bodas), taxis, matatus, boat engines, and other equipment like smartphones, salon gear, shop fridges, and sewing machines. Tugende also provides value-added services including insurance, safety training, GPS tracking, and genuine parts.
Teliman is a mobility services provider based in Bamako, Mali, offering an on-demand motorcycle-taxi service. The company connects urban commuters with professional drivers who are trained, equipped, and fully insured. Teliman's services include mobile applications, call centers, and quality motorcycles equipped with GPS, providing passengers with a faster, cheaper, safer, and door-to-door mode of transport. The company aims to address the significant public transportation challenges in Bamako, where over 600,000 passengers struggle daily to commute. Teliman has gained the trust of Toyota Tsusho Corporation via CFAO and local investors, focusing on creating shared value within the community rather than disrupting the local ecosystem.