Launch Africa Ventures

Launch Africa is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 and based in Ebene, Mauritius. The firm focuses on addressing the capital constraints faced by seed stage tech startups across the African continent. By investing in companies at the seed and pre-series A stages, Launch Africa aims to support the growth and development of innovative businesses in the region, fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Mohamed Karar

Venture Partner F1 and F2

Michael Mutie

VC Associate

Janade Du Plessis

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Hannah Subayi

Partner, Board Member and Member of the Investment Committee

Janade Plessis Ph.D

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Past deals in Transport and logistics

Tirhal

Seed Round in 2022
Operator of an online ride-hailing platform intended to provide a pick-and-drop transportation facility. The company provides services such as traveling, restaurant delivery, insurance, e-payments, and delivery express, and allows customers to book economy, saloon, van, double cab, two truck, or prestige cars, enabling customers to have a safe and comfortable journey.

Shopmeaway

Venture Round in 2022
Shopmeaway provides families and businesses with new ways to shop around the world with shipping costs cut by 3. His main product, www.shopmeaway.com showcases products from USA, Europe and China and also authentic and creative products from Africa and Latin America. User can search for a specific product but also browses through the world to find the perfect item that fits his dream. The extraordinary network of Shopmeaway around the world allows to source the best products and also to provide the best shipping process to his customers.

AFRITRACK

Venture Round in 2022
AFRITRACK specializes in vehicle tracking and monitoring services through an advanced Internet of Things (IoT) system. The company offers a range of tracking devices and applications that allow users to access real-time location data seamlessly across various platforms, including desktop browsers and mobile apps. Additionally, AFRITRACK provides SMS notifications to ensure users remain informed about their tracked vehicles and equipment. Their centralized repository for tracking data enhances operational efficiency, making it easier for clients to manage and monitor their assets effectively.

Afrikamart

Seed Round in 2022
Afrikamart is a web and mobile based supply chain that allows farmers to distribute their products through a B2B buyers network. We intensively leverage on digital to coach farmers through production programs according to market demand, organize logistics cost efficiently, aggregate and sell their products.

Logidoo

Venture Round in 2022
Operator of a digital logistics marketplace intended to connect African markets through smart logistics. The company's platform offers to ship parcels using regular shuttles between Africa and Europe and allows to compare offers for sending and receiving goods, along with tracking parcels, enabling clients to get reliable, secure and affordable logistics.

Amitruck

Seed Round in 2022
Amitruck Limited is a Nairobi-based company that operates a mobile and web-based logistics platform designed to connect cargo owners with trucking professionals. Founded in 2018, Amitruck streamlines the delivery process by allowing customers to book shipments through its online platform. The company has developed a driver application that enables transporters to access client requests and communicate seamlessly. Users can track their deliveries in real time, receive instant quotes, and find the nearest available trucks, ensuring timely updates on their shipments. Amitruck’s innovative approach provides complete visibility throughout the delivery process, enhancing efficiency for both clients and drivers.

Shuttlers

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a tech-enabled bus-sharing company intended to provide professionals in metropolitan cities access to efficient, comfortable, and safe transportation. The company's platform helps to access efficient shared transportation for users to find, book, and share bus rides for commuting to work and back home, enabling customers to experience a simpler and better way to commute.

1Trolley

Venture Round in 2021
1Trolley digitises neighbourhoods, malls and key strategic partners enabling retailers to compete in a digitised world while meeting increased consumer demand for immediate delivery. We are an end to end solution from digital marketing and order picking to last mile delivery, enabling retailers to sell online.

Afrikamart

Venture Round in 2021
Afrikamart is a web and mobile based supply chain that allows farmers to distribute their products through a B2B buyers network. We intensively leverage on digital to coach farmers through production programs according to market demand, organize logistics cost efficiently, aggregate and sell their products.

Yobante Express

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of an on-the-way delivery platform designed to connect local carriers with local commerce to optimize domestic, cross-border, and last-mile delivery. The company's platform offers efficient and scalable same-day delivery services across Senegal by connecting people sending items with drivers heading to their parcel destination's direction, enabling businesses to send last-minute parcels nationwide in an inexpensive manner.

Mvxchange

Seed Round in 2021
MVXchange is a digital maritime logistics platform with an integrated shipbroking solution.

Gozem

Seed Round in 2021
Gozem is a transport technology platform for Francophone West and Central Africa.
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