BuuPass Secures Funding from Yango Ventures to Expand Across Africa
Kenyan startup BuuPass, a digital platform revolutionizing intercity travel bookings, has received a new investment from Yango Ventures, the corporate venture arm of Yango Group. The undisclosed funding amount will be used to bolster BuuPass’s infrastructure and accelerate its expansion into new African markets. This investment signals continued confidence in BuuPass’s vision to streamline travel across the continent.
Scaling Infrastructure and Reach After Quickbus Acquisition
This funding round follows BuuPass’s strategic acquisition of Quickbus in 2024, a competitor operating in Nigeria and South Africa. This acquisition significantly expanded BuuPass’s reach, granting access to crucial markets and establishing partnerships across vital travel routes. With the new capital injection from Yango Ventures, BuuPass aims to solidify its infrastructure foundation and further develop its platform throughout Africa’s interconnected travel networks. According to Sonia Kabra, co-CEO of BuuPass, they are focused on “building the infrastructure that makes modern travel work across Africa,” adding that Yango Ventures understood this vision from the start.
BuuPass’s successful funding round highlights the growing investor interest in African tech startups tackling challenges in transportation and logistics. The company’s pan-African strategy, coupled with its innovative platform, positions it for continued growth and success in the dynamic African travel market.
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