{"id":3122,"date":"2025-07-30T18:22:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T18:22:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/website.gozem.co\/corporate\/?p=350"},"modified":"2025-07-30T18:22:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T18:22:06","slug":"gozem-raises-30-million-in-series-b-funding-to-accelerate-its-expansion-and-revolutionize-digital-services-in-french-speaking-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gozem.co\/ga\/en\/gozem-raises-30-million-in-series-b-funding-to-accelerate-its-expansion-and-revolutionize-digital-services-in-french-speaking-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Gozem raises $30 million in Series B funding to accelerate its expansion and revolutionize digital services in French-speaking Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Gozem, the leading Super App in Francophone Africa, announces the closing of a $30 million Series B funding round<\/strong>, comprising both equity and debt. This funding round is led by SAS Shipping Agencies Services S\u00e0rl<\/strong> (a subsidiary of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA<\/strong>) and Al Mada Ventures<\/strong>, marking a key milestone in Gozem\u2019s growth and its ambition to expand its digital service offerings across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gozem is pleased to welcome these strategic investors, whose expertise and affiliated companies, such as Africa Global Logistics, Medlog<\/strong>, and many others, will be instrumental in strengthening its solutions in logistics and financial services<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since its launch in 2018 as a motorcycle-taxi service, Gozem has rapidly expanded in Togo, Benin, Gabon, and Cameroon. Today, its Super App offers a wide range of services, including motorcycle, tricycle, and car transportation, food and grocery delivery, digital ticketing, vehicle financing, and digital banking services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to this new funding round, Gozem will continue its expansion across West and Central Africa<\/strong>, enhance the driver experience by financing more new vehicles<\/strong>, and accelerate the launch of Gozem Money<\/strong>, its innovative digital banking platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Gozem is an exceptional company that aligns perfectly with the MSC Group\u2019s commitment to Africa and its goal to develop innovative mobility and logistics solutions to boost commerce. We are excited to support them on their journey and look forward to collaborating in the markets we share in West and Central Africa,” declares Diego Aponte, President of MSC Group<\/strong>.<\/p>

“As we continue to observe the evolving demand for innovative mobility services, Gozem stands out with its inclusive, reliable, and user-friendly Super App model. We are very enthusiastic about supporting Gregory, Rapha\u00ebl, and the entire Gozem team in their expansion projects,” states Omar Laalej, CEO of Al Mada Ventures<\/strong>.<\/p>

“We are delighted to welcome MSC Group and Al Mada Ventures as strategic investors. Their expertise in logistics and financial services in Africa will be a valuable asset in accelerating the development of our Super App and expanding into new markets. Having industry leaders of this caliber by our side fully validates our vision and ambitions,” say Gregory Costamagna and Rapha\u00ebl Dana, co-founders of Gozem<\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

About MSC<\/strong> (www.msc.com<\/a>) :<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

MSC is the world leader in container shipping, with over 230,000 employees, 900 ships, and 675 offices worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its presence in Africa dates back to 1971, spanning 45 countries, serving 65 ports, and covering inland areas with extensive multimodal solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Al Mada Ventures<\/strong> (www.almadaventures.com<\/a>) :<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Al Mada Ventures (AMV) is a venture capital fund investing in scalable, sustainable, and innovative startups that have the power to redefine industries across the African continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driven by a centennial African heritage and supported by 100% African capital, AMV backs visionary entrepreneurs developing and deploying transformative ideas for Africa and the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Gozem :<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gozem is Africa\u2019s Super App. Through its Android and iOS apps, Gozem offers a comprehensive range of services to consumers, professional drivers, and businesses in 16 cities across Togo, Benin, Gabon, and Cameroon. Since 2018, Gozem has attracted over one million users who have completed more than 30 million trips and orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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