Enakl Pockets US$1.4 Million In Pre-Seed Round
The startup will utilize the funds to strengthen its operations and broaden its reach in urban mobility.
Enakl, an urban mobility startup based in Morocco and France, has bagged US$1.4 million in a pre-seed funding round led by the UK-based pre-seed venture capital fund Catalyst Fund, with additional support from Renew Capital, Digital Africa, Station F, and 15 business angels. The funding will help Enakl develop sustainable collective transport solutions in Morocco and other African markets.
Founded in Casablanca in September 2023 by Samir Bennani and Charles Pommarede, with Ahmed Omrane later joining as associate chief technology officer (CTO), Enakl focuses on providing reliable and accessible shared transit for daily commutes. The platform partners with corporations and local transport operators to reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions.
During its pilot phase in Casablanca, Enakl has handled more than 15,000 monthly bookings and recorded a steady 20 percent monthly growth rate. The company plans to expand to other African cities and further develop its technology, using artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize routes.
Enakl’s service aims to make commuting more efficient and cost-effective, while also helping companies reduce their environmental impact and support employee well-being.
Samir Bennani and Charles Pommarede, co-founders of Enakl, said, “This funding allows us to deepen our impact in Casablanca, expand our reach, and accelerate the development of our technology, leveraging AI to optimize routes, enhance commuter experiences, and drive sustainable urban mobility solutions.”
In a statement, Maxime Bayen, operating partner at Catalyst Fund, stated: “We invested in Enakl because they’re transforming urban transit in Africa with a scalable, green solution. By reducing emissions and congestion through tech-driven, shared transport, Enakl addresses urbanization's challenges while enhancing accessibility. In a climate-conscious world, Enakl’s model leads the way in sustainable, inclusive mobility for African cities.”
Adam Abate, CEO of Renew Capital, commented: “We recognize 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.”
