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Bike Bazaar provides a platform to buy, sell, and exchange two-wheelers and offers financing for new and pre-owned bikes, insurance, and access to eco-friendly options, all via a transparent marketplace for preowned two-wheelers. Founded in 2017 and based in Pune, India.

Bike Bazaar provides a platform to buy, sell, and exchange two-wheelers and offers financing for new and pre-owned bikes, insurance, and access to eco-friendly options, all via a transparent marketplace for preowned two-wheelers. Founded in 2017 and based in Pune, India.

Kiri EV is a manufacturer of electric vehicles and charging systems focused on the Kenyan and East African markets. The company offers a range of products, including electric scooters, motorcycles, auto rickshaws, and carriers, featuring advanced technologies such as direct current motors, antilock braking systems, customizable options, removable batteries, and silent operation. Kiri EV aims to challenge the conventional automotive industry in Africa by demonstrating the potential of electric vehicles to transform transportation across the continent. Through their innovative offerings, the company seeks to make electric mobility accessible and affordable for customers, thus playing a significant role in the future of transportation in the region.

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.

Rent 2 Own (Myanmar) Ltd, established in 2015 and located in Yangon, specializes in motorcycle rental services designed to assist prospective buyers in acquiring assets. The company primarily targets entrepreneurs, particularly farmers, who may not have the financial means to make a full purchase. Rent 2 Own offers flexible rental contracts that include maintenance and insurance, allowing clients to adapt their agreements as their circumstances change. Key features of their service include the option to upgrade motorcycles and the possibility of purchasing the bike at any point during the contract. Once all payments are completed, ownership of the motorcycle is transferred to the client. By improving access to transportation, Rent 2 Own plays a crucial role in enhancing rural mobility, enabling children to attend school, helping farmers reach broader markets, and facilitating commuting for those with jobs far from home.