Moroccan urban mobility startup Enakl has secured a US$1.4 million pre-seed round of funding to help it provide intelligent, safer, and sustainable collective transport solutions for daily commutes both at home and abroad.
Launched by Samir Bennani and Charles Pommarede in September 2023, and later joined by Ahmed Omrane as associate CTO, Enakl aims at transforming the daily commute of millions of workers with a reliable and accessible shared transit platform that reduces congestion and carbon emissions.
The startup has secured a US$1.4 million pre-seed funding round led by Catalyst Fund and also featuring Renew Capital, Digital Africa, Station F and 15 business angels to speed its growth, both in Morocco and in other markets.
With its pilot phase successfully underway, Enakl is already managing over 15,000 bookings per month in Casablanca with a 20 per cent monthly growth rate, and aims to expand to other cities across Africa.
“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,” said Bennani and Pommarede.
Maxime Bayen, operating partner at Catalyst Fund, said his company invested in Enakl because it was transforming urban transit in Africa with a scalable, green solution.
“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,” he said.
