List of Funding Rounds Secured by Leading Logistics and Transportation Startups Within the First Half of 2025
African Logistics and Mobility Startups Secure $115 Million in Funding During H1 2025
The African tech ecosystem witnessed a significant surge in funding during the first half of 2025, with deal flows worth a staggering $1.4 billion, marking a 78% increase over the same period in 2024. Among these deals, logistics and mobility startups stood out, securing approximately $115 million.
One of the notable fundraisers was Zero Carbon Charge, a South African clean mobility infrastructure startup, which secured a $5.6 million equity investment. In a similar vein, MyNextCar, a South African fleet leasing provider, raised $10 million in its first institutional funding round. FutureRent, a Cape Town-based car subscription company, secured $5.7 million in its first major funding round.
Meanwhile, in Africa, Kofa, a clean energy technology company, managed to raise $8.1 million in a pre-Series A funding round. The funding round was led by E3 Capital and Injaro Investment Advisors, with participation from Shell Foundation and several UK and European investors. The capital raised will facilitate expansion into additional cities in Ghana and Kenya.
Elsewhere on the continent, Taager, a social e-commerce platform based in Saudi Arabia, raised $6.75 million in a pre-Series B round. Sylndr, a Cairo-based startup, secured $15.7 million in a Series A funding round.
Notably, Gozem, a Francophone African "super app", raised $30 million in a Series B round. Peach Cars, a Kenya-based digital marketplace for used cars, raised $11 million in Series A funding.
The funding for Africa's logistics and mobility startups had taken a dip in 2024, falling to $110 million. However, the sector rebounded in H1 2025, with the funding figure representing the third most active funding period since 2019.
Arc Ride, a Kenyan e-mobility platform, raised $5 million from the UK's British International Investment. The funds will be used to deploy 5,000 electric motorcycles and expand their automated battery-swapping network in Nairobi and throughout East Africa.
Leta, a Nairobi-based logistics optimization SaaS company, secured a $5 million seed round. The funds will be allocated for geographic expansion, technology improvements, and deeper penetration in their current markets.
The resurgence in funding for African logistics and mobility startups is a promising sign for the continent's tech ecosystem. As these startups continue to innovate and grow, they are poised to make a significant impact on the continent's transportation industry.
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- Investment in African tech ecosystem saw a substantial increase, reaching $1.4 billion in H1 2025, a 78% rise from the same period in 2024.
- Logistics and mobility startups, in particular, secured around $115 million during this period, marking a significant contribution to overall funding.
- Several noteworthy startups secured funding in the fintech, clean energy technology, and transportation sectors, such as Zero Carbon Charge, MyNextCar, Kofa, Taager, Sylndr, Gozem, Peach Cars, Arc Ride, and Leta.
- The resurgence in funding for logistics and mobility startups is a positive indicator for the growth of the African tech ecosystem, with the potential to make a substantial impact on the continent's transportation industry.
- Funding for sports-related tech startups in Africa is not explicitly mentioned in the data, potentially suggesting a lesser focus in this sector during H1 2025.
