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Buupass Raises $1.3M To Scale Mobility Sector Digitization In Africa

Feb 13, 2023over 2 years ago

Amount Raised

$1.3 Million

Round Type

seed

NairobiLogisticsTransportation

Investors

SafaricomGoogle Black Founders FundDaba FinanceArtha VenturesAjim CapitalXa NetworkChangecomRenew CapitalFive35GullitAdaverseFront End VenturesFounders Factory Africa

Description

The public transport sector in Kenya is largely traditional and a majority of operators, especially those in road travel, still require their clients to physically book tickets at their offices even when making advance travel plans. Others do not have provisions for seat reservation.

Company Information

Company

BuuPass

Location

Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

About

BuuPass is a digital marketplace for urban travellers to book their travel tickets. Our mission is to provide simple transport solutions that allows people to get from Point A to Point B. We envision a world where people can be travel on their terms, be connected to opportunities, and live a life without borders. We challenge ourselves to make simpler, smarter, and more sustainable solutions that positively impact daily lives.

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