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Enakl Secures USD 1.4M in Pre-Seed Funding to Expand Mobility Solutions

Enakl Secures USD 1.4M in Pre-Seed Funding to Expand Mobility Solutions
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  • Moroccan mobility startup Enakl secured USD 1.4 million, led by Catalyst Fund, to expand its sustainable and reliable shared transit solutions for daily commutes.
  • Currently in its pilot phase, Enakl operates in Casablanca with over 15,000 monthly bookings and a 20% monthly growth rate, addressing traffic congestion and carbon emissions.
  • With backing from investors like Renew Capital and Digital Africa, Enakl plans to scale its services to other cities in Morocco and across Africa, transforming commuting for millions of workers.

Moroccan urban mobility startup Enakl has raised USD 1.4 million in pre-seed funding. The funding will help the startup to further its mission of delivering safer, smarter, and sustainable collective transport options for commuters, both locally and globally.

Enakl Accessible and Sustainable Solutions

The platform provides shared, accessible transit solutions aimed at easing traffic congestion. It will also help reducing carbon emissions, while enhancing reliability for daily commuters.

Additionally, the funding round was led by Catalyst Fund, with participation from Renew Capital, Digital Africa, Station F, and 15 angel investors.

Investors and Growth Support

This investment will drive Enakl’s growth and support its expansion in Morocco and across other African markets.

Furthemore, the startup was founded in September 2023 by Samir Bennani and Charles Pommarede. Ahmed Omrane joined later as associate CTO. Enakl is focusing on transforming commuting for millions of workers.

Pilot Phase and Expansion Plans

Currently, the company is operating in Casablanca during its pilot phase. So, the startup handles over 15,000 bookings each month, with a monthly growth rate of 20%.

Looking ahead, Enakl plans to extend its services to additional cities across Africa. “This funding enables us to deepen our impact in Casablanca, expand our reach, and accelerate technology development,” said co-founders Bennani and Pommarede.

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