Providing smart, safe, and sustainable collective transportation options for everyday commutes is one of Africa’s major problems, and Enakl, a Moroccan and French urban mobility startup, is working to address this issue. The goal of Enakl, which was founded in September 2023 in Casablanca by seasoned businessmen Samir Bennani and Charles Pommarede, and later joined by Ahmed Omrane as associate CTO, is to provide a dependable and easily accessible shared transit platform that lowers carbon emissions and traffic for millions of workers.
With the help of a $1.4 million pre-seed funding round headed by Catalyst Fund and including Renew Capital, Digital Africa, Station F, and 15 business angels, Enakl’s model uses technology to make sustainable use of urban commuting needs.
“We invested in Enakl because they’re transforming urban transit in Africa with a scalable, green solution,” said Maxime Bayen, Operating Partner at Catalyst Fund. “By reducing emissions and congestion through tech-driven, shared transport, Enakl addresses urbanisation’s challenges while enhancing accessibility. In a climate-conscious world, Enakl’s model leads the way in sustainable, inclusive mobility for African cities.”
Renew Capital echoed this sentiment: “We recognise the problem Enakl is trying to solve in many of the cities we work in across Africa and feel strongly that the collective transportation solutions developed by Enakl are a key to solving these challenges. The Enakl team has demonstrated important insights, clear strategic thinking, and strong execution capacity, and we are excited to support them on their journey,” said Adam Abate, CEO of Renew Capital.
With an emphasis on the everyday commute from home to work, Enakl works with businesses and regional transportation providers to guarantee accessibility and affordability. This model helps employers lower their carbon footprint and improve employee satisfaction while also making commuting easier for employees.
With a 20% monthly growth rate, Enakl is already handling over 15,000 reservations in Casablanca each month after a successful pilot phase. The company plans to grow to other African cities. The company establishes a new benchmark for eco-friendly, reasonably priced, and safe commute options that can help governments, businesses, and communities.
“This funding allows us to deepen our impact in Casablanca, expand our reach, and accelerate the development of our technology, leveraging AI to optimise routes, enhance commuter experiences, and drive sustainable urban mobility solutions,” shared Samir Bennani and Charles Pommarede, cofounders of Enakl.
