This investment could boost Moove’s valuation from $650 million to $750 million, although the final figure could fall between $75 million and $100 million.
While neither company has officially commented on the potential deal, the move wouldn’t be surprising given their existing partnership.
In 2020, Uber and Moove collaborated to offer Uber drivers flexible car ownership options.
This potential investment would mark another milestone for Moove, bringing its total funding to $335 million since its launch.
The company recently secured $10 million in debt financing from Stride Ventures to expand its operations in India, focusing on the cities of Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru.
Notably, Uber has partnered with Moove in India to provide electric vehicles to Uber drivers there.
“We are delighted to partner with ISA to support the development of solar energy in Africa,” said Alain Ebobissé, CEO of Africa50. “This partnership will help to accelerate the deployment of solar energy in Africa and improve the lives of millions of Africans,” he added.
Kenyan electric mobility company Roam is gearing up to launch 10 additional solar-powered Roam Hubs in Nairobi, supported by funding from ENERGICA, an initiative under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 program.
Accion, a non-profit focused on financial inclusion, has announced the launch of the Accion Digital Transformation Fund, a $152.5 million initiative designed to empower traditional financial institutions in serving underserved small businesses.
Ride-hailing giant Uber is reportedly in talks to invest up to $100 million in Moove, a Nigerian vehicle financing platform, according to Bloomberg.
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