Kenyan Mobility Startup BuuPass Receives Investment from Yango Ventures
BuuPass, a Kenyan startup revolutionizing the long-distance travel sector, has successfully secured funding from Yango Ventures. While the specific amount remains undisclosed, this investment signifies a crucial milestone for BuuPass in its pursuit of digitizing transportation across the African continent. The funding originates from Yango Group’s recently established $20 million venture fund, which aims to bolster early-stage companies operating in high-growth areas such as B2B SaaS, fintech, and platforms bridging the online and offline worlds.
Streamlining Travel with Technology
Established in 2016 by Sonia Kabra and Wyclife Omondi, BuuPass functions as a B2B2C mobility marketplace. This innovative platform empowers users to seamlessly search, compare, and book travel tickets through various channels, including a user-friendly website, mobile application, and USSD. Beyond catering to travelers, BuuPass provides bus operators with essential software solutions for efficient management of their operations, inventory, and sales processes. This holistic approach has positioned BuuPass as a vital digital infrastructure player within Africa’s often fragmented intercity transport and logistics landscape. Currently, BuuPass extends its services across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and South Africa.
This investment from Yango Ventures will undoubtedly fuel BuuPass’s continued expansion and further solidify its role in transforming the African transportation sector by bringing streamlined digital solutions to both travelers and operators. The funding will likely be channeled towards enhancing the platform’s features, expanding its geographical reach, and strengthening its partnerships with bus operators across the continent.
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