Fueling Africa's mobility revolution
MobilityX Ventures is our investment arm dedicated to backing visionary entrepreneurs who are reshaping transportation across Africa. We provide capital, strategic guidance, and ecosystem connections to accelerate the growth of innovative mobility startups.
Our Investment Thesis
We believe in the power of technology and innovation to solve Africa's unique mobility challenges while promoting sustainability and economic growth. Our investments focus on startups that are:
- Leveraging technology to improve accessibility, efficiency, and sustainability in transportation
- Addressing critical gaps in Africa's mobility infrastructure
- Creating scalable solutions with potential for pan-African or global impact
Investment Focus Areas
EV Assets
Charging infrastructure & tech
Mobility-as-a-Service
Ride Hailing & Sharing
Logistics platforms & marketplaces
Investment Criteria
We're looking for early-stage startups that meet the following criteria:
- Pre-seed stage
- Raising up to $500,000
- Valuation under $5 million
- Registered in an African country
- Demonstrated market traction or strong proof-of-concept
- Passionate, committed founding team with relevant expertise
What We Offer
- Funding: Initial investments of $150,000 on average, with potential for follow-on funding
- Strategic Support: Access to our team's expertise in mobility, technology, and African markets
- Ecosystem Access: Connections to our network of industry partners, mentors, and fellow founders
- Data Insights: Proprietary market intelligence from the MobilityX Africa platform
- Global Exposure: Opportunities to showcase your startup to international investors and partners
We are always open to receiving submission for interesting companies. If you would like us to have a look at your company, please submit below:
All Resources
List of African mobility and logistics startups
Free
African mobility and logistics dealtracker
$99
List of VC & Debt funds active in African mobility
12
Details of Special interest projects supporting the ecosystem stakeholders
$39
List of grants supporting African mobility
$125
List and calendar of African mobility-related events happening
$26
List of CVC active in African mobility
12