Treepz Online Vehicle Rentals Company Expands Into Kenya
- Posted on February 15, 2023
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- By PETER AGADA
Treepz, a ride-hailing company that started in September 2019 in Nigeria, has extended its operation to Kenya. With this recent development, Treepz operates in Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, and Kenya.
Over the years, Treepz has connected vehicle owners with renters on its marketplace. Aside from that, Treepz also operates a corporate offering for businesses and schools where it provides commuting services for their employees or students.
With a good marketing plan, Treepz was able to raise $1.2 million in the last 12 months, which enabled its operation to kick off in Kenya. However, Treepz has many investors, including MoAngels, Unpopular VC, Roselake VC, GIIG Africa Fund, Goodwater Capital, and BKR Capital.
As the company launches its service in Nairobi and later Mombasa, the team is pleased to announce that Mr. Samar Patel is the new country Manager for Treepz Kenya.
Samar has handled a similar position with SWVL Kenya, with 18 years of sales, transportation, and technology experience. In his leadership, Treepz Kenya is expected to innovate and grow in the region.
For some time now, Treepz has focused on the vehicle rental service, also known as Business Treepz. This service will enable Treepz Kenya to sign in high-profile companies to provide commuting services for their employees or students.
Companies involved presently include firms like Abacus Schools, OAK House School, Twiga Foods, and Diamond Trust Bank; it is believed that these partnerships demonstrate the expansion of Treepz's innovative solution towards assisting the public with vehicle rental services for businesses, and the company is positive that this growth will continue as the firm grows.
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Speaking on the announcement, the Co-founder and CEO of Treepz, Onyeka Akumah, says: "We are thrilled by the addition of Samar to our team and the launch of Treepz Kenya in Nairobi today. This was made possible with the support we received from our current investors amid a turbulent 2022.
"Also, after winning the GSA African Award in Cape Town last year, we received funding from its funding arm – GIIG Africa Fund and that was also very timely for us. Today, our efforts are focused on building a centralized solution across the 4 countries we operate in and providing Africans with excellent mobility services, for their personal and business needs. We hope this will be the experience Kenyans will enjoy with our service and remember, as we build a world-class mobility business for Africans and the rest of the world".
When Did Treepz Start?
Treepz is a shared mobility and transportation technology company established in 2019 by Onyeka Akumah, Johnny Ena, Afolabi Oluseyi, and John Shaibu. The company offers digital ride-hailing and vehicle rental services to business travelers as well as commuters who travel for work daily. Treepz has over 2.5 million clients and provides commuters with easy-to-use technology to plan pleasant, predictable, and reliable journeys through a first-rate mobile application and website responsive to customer demand. Treepz is currently operating in 4 countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, and Kenya, and is responsible for the movement of an average of 12,000 individuals every day. The company's headquarters are located in Ontario, Canada.
What Is GIIG Africa?
The Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG) is a unique profit and purpose fund, navigating global megatrends through an African innovation lens to see opportunities where others don't. The major goal of this platform is to connect digital future-shapers, enabling the finding and growth of technologies and world-changing solutions linked to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Association with Treepz: GIIG Africa's investment into Treepz came in after the startup company was announced as the Africa Winner in the 'IndustrialTech' category at the 2022 African Startup Awards. In this vein, GIIG Africa joins leagues of Treepz's investment partners, which include Google, Techstars, Orbit Startups, Loftylnc, ODBA, Niche Capital, Microtraction, Uncovered Funds, Cross Funds, and Jedar Capital.
What Is GSA Africa?
The Global Startup Awards (GSA) connect high-impact companies and investors from 100+ countries. The network allows participants to meet mentors, partners, clients, and industry trends. The African Startup Awards connect top African tech businesses to worldwide investors and innovation hubs. In addition, the African Startup Awards will connect entrepreneurs to new markets, finance, leaders, and global exposure.
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