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The Idea for ARK Sparked During My Daily Confrontations With Traffic Jams, As Everyone Preferred Using Their Personal Cars.

Our startup, which specializes in transportation, aims to revolutionize the industry by seamlessly connecting people.

The 1st car rental app with Electric Vehicles (EVs) without a driver (as drivers available upon request).

Travel & Accommodation

A platform allowing people to share private flights.

A platform that uses blockchain to help sell and buy cars or even share cars between multiple users.

PickMeUp is a transport technology company that facilitates easy and reliable ride booking through its digital platform, which primarily serves customers in Africa. Founded by Michael Okaredje in November 2017, the company initially operated as Pickmeup International Company and later rebranded to Pickmeup Technologies in January 2020. The user-friendly mobile application allows passengers to book rides effortlessly within minutes, utilizing GPS technology to connect them with nearby drivers. This innovative platform aims to transform everyday mobility by providing a hassle-free commuting experience for users across Nigeria.

Dylyver Technologies operates a ride-hailing and on-demand package delivery platform for urban mobility and logistics. The service provides real-time ride requests and parcel dispatch with tracking and communication, and includes roadside assistance and towing support. Through mobile applications, users can order rides and ship packages with travelers heading in the same direction, delivering an integrated solution for transportation and last-mile logistics across multiple vehicle types.

Dylyver Technologies operates a ride-hailing and on-demand package delivery platform for urban mobility and logistics. The service provides real-time ride requests and parcel dispatch with tracking and communication, and includes roadside assistance and towing support. Through mobile applications, users can order rides and ship packages with travelers heading in the same direction, delivering an integrated solution for transportation and last-mile logistics across multiple vehicle types.

DRIFE Technologies Private Limited operates a decentralized ride-hailing platform that leverages blockchain technology to transform the transportation industry. By eliminating corporate intermediaries, DRIFE empowers drivers, commuters, and community developers within its ecosystem, creating a more equitable and efficient ride-hailing experience. The platform facilitates intracity commutes by allowing users to request various personal transportation options from a network of contract drivers, ensuring convenience and affordability without imposing commission fees. DRIFE aims to address the challenges posed by traditional centralized models, enhancing drivers' earnings, providing fairer fares for passengers, and promoting transparent governance and cybersecurity. Through its innovative approach, DRIFE is set to redefine the dynamics of the ride-hailing market.

Lifti is a peer to peer website and mobile application that takes the hassle out of traveling to and from work everyday by matching drivers.

Rikxa is a Portugal-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in providing mobile applications for hiring three-wheeler vehicles. The company focuses on enhancing transportation options in response to deficiencies in the public transport system. Rikxa offers a destination management platform that includes services such as airport shuttles, city tours, water sports, and rural tourism. Its airport transfer service features luxurious shuttles departing every thirty minutes from Lisbon airport, connecting major hotels through three different routes, thereby enabling customers to commute conveniently and affordably.

TaxiMond is an online taxi booking application designed to hire taxis and drivers

PickTaxi is an automated location-based taxi booking service accessible via smartphones and the web. The company aims to modernize the taxi industry by employing algorithms that optimize the matching process between riders and taxis. Its offerings include two main solutions: Packtaxi Mobile and Packtaxi Web, which facilitate direct communication and negotiation between users and drivers, and Picktaxi Fleet, designed for taxi fleet management. Picktaxi Fleet enables taxi companies to efficiently manage their operations by quickly responding to requests, monitoring gas levels, and tracking vehicle locations in real-time. The service is compatible with various devices, including Android and iPhone, and features an HTML5 version for broader accessibility. PickTaxi is committed to addressing the diverse challenges of the taxi market across different cities.

PickTaxi is an automated location-based taxi booking service accessible via smartphones and the web. The company aims to modernize the taxi industry by employing algorithms that optimize the matching process between riders and taxis. Its offerings include two main solutions: Packtaxi Mobile and Packtaxi Web, which facilitate direct communication and negotiation between users and drivers, and Picktaxi Fleet, designed for taxi fleet management. Picktaxi Fleet enables taxi companies to efficiently manage their operations by quickly responding to requests, monitoring gas levels, and tracking vehicle locations in real-time. The service is compatible with various devices, including Android and iPhone, and features an HTML5 version for broader accessibility. PickTaxi is committed to addressing the diverse challenges of the taxi market across different cities.

Tripz is an AI-powered, next-generation ride-hailing platform based in Egypt. Built entirely by its founder, the platform offers 8 specialized ride categories — including VIP, Economy, Female-only, and Speed Rides — tailored to local market needs. Tripz leverages in-house AI technology for smart driver-passenger matching, automated operations, fraud detection, and intelligent routing. With over 4,500 drivers onboarded within its first launch month, the platform proves its scalability and market fit. Founded and developed single-handedly by Hamza Aleghwairyeen, Tripz was bootstrapped with $50,000 in self-funding and is now seeking strategic investors to expand across Egypt and the MENA region.