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.
Sweden’s development finance institution, Swedfund, has pledged €40 million to improve infrastructure in Africa, the Levant, and South and Southeast Asia.
Next Narrative Africa, a Nigerian media production company, and HEVA Fund, a Kenyan-based investment firm, have announced the launch of a $40 million fund aimed at supporting African filmmakers.
Alterra Capital Partners, a private equity firm founded in 2020 by former Carlyle Group employees, has raised $140 million in the first closing of a $500 million fund focused on investments in Africa.
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