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Shuttlers, a Nigerian innovative shared-mobility platform, has secured $4 million in funding for expansion.
The funding round was led by Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures, with follow-on investment from VestedWorld, EchoVC Partners, CMC 21 & Alsa, and SheEquity. Founded in 2016, Shuttlers offers a range of shared transportation options, including buses, vans, and cars, with routes that cover major cities and suburbs across Nigeria. Their app-based platform allows users to book rides in real-time, and the company is committed to providing safe, comfortable, and reliable services. The company aims to make transportation more accessible and affordable for all Nigerians.

Kenyan digital health startup MYDAWA has secured a $9.6 million investment from Denmark’s Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU) to expand its pharmacy network and digital healthcare services across East Africa.

El Kheta, an Egyptian online learning platform, has secured a significant investment of US$400,000 from EdVentures, Nahdet Misr Group’s venture capital arm.

Waspito, a Cameroonian health startup pioneering telemedicine services, has successfully raised a $2.5 million seed extension in a funding round led by DP World.