BasiGo is an e-mobility company focused on electrifying public transportation in Kenya and Rwanda. It provides electric buses to bus operators through a flexible financing and service model that includes maintenance and battery charging, helping operators transition from diesel with predictable operating costs. Its buses are designed to be an economical, convenient, and reliable alternative to diesel, capable of all-day operation on a single charge with proven battery technology. By offering affordable financing options and end-to-end support, BasiGo enables bus owners to adopt electric fleets while reducing fuel costs and emissions.
BasiGo
Venture Round in 2024
BasiGo is an e-mobility company focused on electrifying public transportation in Kenya and Rwanda. It provides electric buses to bus operators through a flexible financing and service model that includes maintenance and battery charging, helping operators transition from diesel with predictable operating costs. Its buses are designed to be an economical, convenient, and reliable alternative to diesel, capable of all-day operation on a single charge with proven battery technology. By offering affordable financing options and end-to-end support, BasiGo enables bus owners to adopt electric fleets while reducing fuel costs and emissions.
BasiGo is an e-mobility company focused on electrifying public transportation in Kenya and Rwanda. It provides electric buses to bus operators through a flexible financing and service model that includes maintenance and battery charging, helping operators transition from diesel with predictable operating costs. Its buses are designed to be an economical, convenient, and reliable alternative to diesel, capable of all-day operation on a single charge with proven battery technology. By offering affordable financing options and end-to-end support, BasiGo enables bus owners to adopt electric fleets while reducing fuel costs and emissions.
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 is a telehealth platform in Africa that connects patients with healthcare providers through an app for online consultations, electronic prescriptions, and health information. The service enables virtual visits with certified doctors, delivery of medicines and laboratory services, and access to a network of pharmacies and laboratories, all coordinated via a single platform. Founded in 2020 and based in Douala, Cameroon, Waspito seeks to make basic healthcare more accessible and affordable by delivering care and medications through digital channels.
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 platform offering simplified, transparent freight forwarding services driven by technology. It provides streamlined supply chain solutions, including customs brokerage and warehouse management, enabling businesses to book, manage, track shipments, access competitive quotes, and efficiently oversee their logistics processes.
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 offers affordable electric motorcycles tailored for motorcycle taxi drivers in Africa. Its innovative battery swap stations enable continuous operation, promoting sustainability through zero-emission travel.
Autochek
Seed Round in 2021
Autochek is an automotive technology company that operates online platforms connecting buyers and sellers and provides digital infrastructure for the car market. Founded in 2020 and based in South Africa, it offers an automotive marketplace that supports access to auto loans, maintenance and aftersales services, warranty solutions, and transactional capabilities, helping buyers and sellers coordinate and maintain vehicle records.
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.