Enakl Raises $2.3 Million to Ignite Seamless Adventures in Africa

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Moroccan mobility startup Enakl secures $2.3 million in seed funding to expand its innovative bus-sharing services and introduce a groundbreaking Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product tailored for transport operators and policymakers.

This latest funding round, completed in December 2025, builds on a successful $1.4 million pre-seed raise from December 2024 and features three new Moroccan investors, Azur Innovation Fund, Witamax, and MFounders, joining forces with returning supporters Catalyst Fund and Digital Africa.

Tech Cabal reports that Enakl plans to allocate the fresh capital toward bolstering its commercial teams, experimenting with innovative development models for its ridepooling fleets, and gearing up for the debut of its SaaS platform, which originated as an internal tool for managing shared transport operations, as cofounder Charles Pommarède explained. 

This $2.3 million investment marks a strategic evolution for Enakl within Morocco’s smart mobility sector, transforming the company from a localised fleet operator into a comprehensive operating system for regional transit solutions.

In a landscape dominated by individual ride-hailing services, where inDrive holds a commanding 96% market share and faces competition from players like Yango and Careem, this funding empowers Enakl to introduce collective transport options that directly address the underlying issues of urban congestion.

Established in 2022 by Samir Bennani and Charles Pommarède, the startup provides a pre-scheduled commuting service, enabling users to reserve seats on minibuses that operate along predetermined routes.

Enakl’s bus-sharing model specifically caters to Morocco’s bustling urban centres, where commuters often grapple with overcrowded public buses and unreliable timetables.

By capping the number of daily commuters, this approach reduces overall vehicle volume on the roads, aligning with Enakl’s core mission to alleviate urban gridlock and promote eco-friendly transportation.

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In 2024, the startup reported handling more than 15,000 ride bookings each month, with consistent 20% month-over-month growth.

Moving forward, the startup will expand its software capabilities to empower other companies to design efficient routes, assign vehicles, monitor performance metrics, and oversee service quality in real time.

The company emphasises that this adaptability is especially vital in urban areas, where conventional public transport systems fall short in efficiency or fail to keep pace with evolving demand patterns.

Beyond its SaaS initiatives, part of the new funding will support trials of alternative ridepooling fleet structures, as Enakl seeks to move away from capital-heavy operational frameworks.

Enakl aims to pilot a hybrid model incorporating independent drivers, vehicle financing options, and robust platform-based oversight to cut costs and adapt more nimbly to fluctuating demand.

In Morocco’s $4.15 million ride-sharing market in 2024, Enakl competes with established ride-hailing firms such as Careem and Heetch while positioning itself as essential infrastructure for mass transit, viewing its platform, SaaS tools, and ride-pooling operations as interconnected components of a unified ecosystem.

Nigeria has witnessed a significant surge in mobility startups over recent years, particularly accelerating through 2025 and into 2026, driven by urban population growth, infrastructure challenges, and a push toward sustainable transport solutions.

This spate reflects a booming ecosystem where over 1,500 startups operate, with mobility-focused ventures like Moove (a fintech providing vehicle financing for ride-hailing drivers), MAX (specialising in electric vehicle financing and logistics, recently raising $24 million), and Autochek (an automotive marketplace for buying, selling, and financing cars) leading the charge.

Other notable players include Intercity NG for intercity travel, T40 for fleet management, and emerging e-mobility firms like Gllyd Technology, addressing issues from traffic congestion in cities like Lagos to vehicle fraud via platforms like Vinlogs. 

Despite a 17% funding dip in 2025 to $343 million amid economic pressures, the sector remains resilient, with investments flowing into electric vehicle transitions and labour mobility technology supported by events like GITEX Nigeria’s Startup Festival.

Women-led startups are also prominent, focusing on infrastructure gaps, while global players like Uber and Bolt are driving market growth, with Nigeria boasting over 14 million active ride-sharing users and projected annual revenue growth of nearly 20%. This proliferation underscores Nigeria’s role as Africa’s innovation hub, mirroring trends in shared mobility seen in Enakl’s Moroccan model.

Shared mobility solutions like those pioneered by Enakl could profoundly transform Africa’s tourism sector, including Nigeria’s, by enhancing accessibility, affordability, and sustainability in travel, ultimately boosting visitor numbers and economic contributions.

In Africa, where ride-hailing and bus-sharing markets are projected to double by 2030, these services disrupt traditional transport barriers, making urban exploration safer and more efficient for tourists, as evidenced by Uber’s addition of $20 million in annual tourist spending across Sub-Saharan countries, averaging $24 per visitor.

For Nigeria, specifically, with its vibrant cities like Lagos facing chronic congestion, improved ridepooling and SaaS-optimised routes could reduce travel times, encourage eco-friendly options like EVs, and support the nighttime economy, generating nearly ₦930 million in value from safer evening outings to concerts and bars. This fosters greater tourist confidence, crosses socio-economic divides, and integrates with hospitality, as seen in Kenya and Nigeria’s sharing economies. 

Overall, such innovations could increase tourist arrivals, expenditures, and sustainable practices; address safety concerns in cities like Nairobi and Lagos, and promote intra-African tourism through flexible, real-time transport networks.

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FAQs

1. What is Enakl’s primary service?

Enakl offers bus-sharing services via pre-planned minibuses on fixed routes, aiming to reduce urban congestion in Morocco’s cities.

2. How will Enakl use its $2.3 million funding? 

The funds will strengthen commercial teams, test new ridepooling models, and launch a SaaS product for route design, vehicle allocation, and real-time monitoring.

3. How does Enakl differ from ride-hailing apps like inDrive? 

Unlike individual ride-hailing, Enakl focuses on collective, scheduled bus-sharing to address the root causes of congestion, positioning itself as mass transit infrastructure.

4. What impact could similar mobility solutions have on Nigeria’s tourism?  

They could improve accessibility and safety for tourists in cities like Lagos, boosting visitor spending, nighttime activities, and sustainable travel experiences.

5. Is Enakl expanding beyond Morocco?

While currently focused on Morocco, its SaaS and operating system vision could enable partnerships across Africa, including Nigeria’s growing mobility sector.