Zipline (Rwanda) employs automated drones to deliver medical supplies, aiming to create the world’s first logistics system accessible to all. Since 2014, Zipline has expanded across eight countries and raised $483 million in Series E funding.
Glovo (Kenya), a courier service founded in 2014, enables on-demand purchases and deliveries through its mobile app. It has raised $336 million in Series F funding. Meanwhile, Sokowatch (Kenya), now known as Wasoko, links small businesses to essential goods and services, raising $143.6 million in Series B funding.
In Nigeria, MAX.NG and Kobo360 are addressing last-mile delivery challenges. MAX.NG, founded in 2015, has secured $64.2 million in venture capital, while Kobo360 raised $37.3 million in Series A funding, offering third-party logistics solutions across multiple countries.
Lori Systems (Kenya) is revolutionizing cargo transport, connecting trucks and cargo owners through a digital platform. Founded in 2016, the startup has raised $44.45 million to optimize Africa’s supply chains.
Other noteworthy startups include Sendy (Kenya), Zeelo (South Africa), WhereIsMyTransport (South Africa), and TruQ (Nigeria). Sendy provides online cargo delivery services, Zeelo optimizes school and commuter transport, and WhereIsMyTransport leverages big data to improve urban mobility. TruQ uses digital platforms to connect users with available transport vehicles across West Africa.
Jetstream Africa (Ghana), OnePort 365 (Nigeria), and Terminal (Nigeria) focus on streamlining supply chains for businesses, offering digital freight forwarding and logistics coordination solutions. These startups enable businesses to manage operations more efficiently, access financing, and meet regional supply demands.
Innovative solutions are also emerging in Senegal and Nigeria. Paps (Senegal) provides end-to-end logistics services for online and offline businesses, Haul247 (Nigeria) connects businesses with haulage and warehousing assets, and Yobante Express (Senegal) optimizes cargo delivery through relay points.
Specialized logistics solutions are gaining traction as well. Figorr (Nigeria), formerly Grid, uses IoT to facilitate temperature-controlled last-mile delivery of perishable goods, vaccines, and healthcare products. Fez Delivery (Nigeria) leverages technology to improve last-mile delivery access and integrate fragmented delivery ecosystems. Chargel (Senegal) helps trucking companies digitize operations, enhancing efficiency across transportation networks.
“The power of technology in logistics cannot be overstated,” says Josh Sandler, co-founder of Lori Systems. “We’re seeing startups not just solving delivery problems but enabling African businesses to compete globally.”
These companies are addressing both the continent’s infrastructural gaps and the growing demands of cross-border trade under the AfCFTA. By combining route optimization, real-time tracking, financing solutions, and digital marketplaces, they are laying the foundation for a modern, efficient, and resilient logistics ecosystem in Africa.
With over 120 tech companies operating in Africa’s logistics sector, the future looks promising. Startups are bridging gaps, reducing costs, and improving transparency, while creating employment opportunities and supporting economic growth across the continent. As e-commerce expands and trade networks strengthen, logistics tech startups will continue to be key drivers of Africa’s economic transformation.
“The logistics landscape in Africa is evolving rapidly,” adds Obi Ozor. “Those who embrace technology, innovation, and collaboration will define the next generation of African commerce.”
