Swoove360 (Techstars '23)

Our time at Techstars was transformative! Swoove graduated from the ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator, and it was an eye-opener. We learned that Africa doesn’t need another logistics operator but a deeper infrastructure solution. From our beginnings as an aggregator, we discovered the need for robust tech that empowers existing logistics companies. Our mission has evolved significantly, and we’re excited to keep pushing the boundaries. A special thanks to Oyin Solebo, Managing Director at Techstars, for her incredible support and guidance throughout this journey! Dive into our journey and see how these insights have shaped our vision. Kevin Blankson Robert Quainoo Kingsley Amponsah

🎉 Honored to have been a part of the Launch of the Association of Licensed Courier Companies in Ghana! 🎉 We are thrilled to have been a part of the recent launch of the Association of Licensed Courier Companies in Ghana. This event marked a significant milestone for the courier industry, bringing together key players to collaborate, innovate, and elevate standards across the sector. During the event, the association's president, Anthony Owusu-Ansah, emphasized the core objectives of the association, which include advocacy, professional development, technology adoption, and collaboration. He highlighted the importance of advocating for industry standards and creating a supportive environment for courier companies to thrive. Our very own Kingsley Amponsah, Chief Growth Officer at Swoove, had the privilege of addressing the audience. He shared insights on how Swoove is dedicated to empowering courier companies through cutting-edge technology. Kingsley highlighted how our SaaS logistics platform is designed to help businesses of all sizes scale their operations, improve efficiency, and deliver top-notch customer service. At Swoove, we believe that collaboration and innovation are key to driving the industry forward, and we are committed to supporting the growth of our partners and the broader courier community. A big thank you to the association for hosting such a successful event, and we look forward to the exciting journey ahead as we work together to shape the future of the courier industry in Ghana! 🚚💡 #CourierIndustry #Logistics #Innovation #Collaboration #Ghana #Swoove #BusinessGrowth

Laughter, tears (of joy!), and maybe a few too many dance moves…relive the magic of our final family dinner at the ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator! We awarded some fun recognitions, shared stories, celebrated the journeys of our talented founders and bid farewell (for now!) to our incredible founders & their families. #Givefirst Tunde Ademuyiwa, Abraham Mohammed, Mubarak Popoola, Subuola Oyeleye, Olufemi Olanipekun, Ebenezer Ajayi, Kumar Shourav, Olufemi Idowu, Harold Kwame Awuah-Darko, Ibukun Tunde-Oni, Unoma Adeyemi, Mayowa Okegbenle, Opeyemi Shokunbi, Ayodeji Alaran, Jude Dike, Temitope Babatunde Ekundayo, Chigozirim Ugochukwu, Kwaku Tabiri, Gloria Pascucci, Oluwatoni Ajayi, Daniel Chenube, Ina Alogwu, Oluwadunni Fanibe, Kingsley Ehima, Oyin Solebo

“Africa doesn’t need another logistics operator or delivery aggregator. We need the infrastructure that enables existing logistics companies to maximise their assets.” - Kwaku Tabiri, co-founder at Swoove360 (Techstars '23). 12 months ago Swoove was an aggregator, connecting over SMEs and digital commerce to logistics companies. In serving over 20,000 SMEs and 200+ logistics companies, their data showed a troubling trend - most of the logistics companies on their platform were failing. Over 90% of logistics companies in Africa fail. 40% of their vehicles are under-utilised, and employee churn is at 50% - resulting in negative margins and unsustainable businesses. Logistics inefficiencies cost the continent up to 5% of its GDP, amounting to $155B. Efficient last-mile delivery is key for the continent’s 40M+ SMEs and $41B e-commerce sector to thrive. Swoove is a software infrastructure that enables existing operators to maximise their vehicle utilisation, retain talent, and generate insights to improve their operations. Their SaaS solution enables logistics operators to automate operations, hire & retain talent, identify logistics partners for fulfil orders, and access credit. Today their SaaS solution serves operators from the Ghanaian postal service (automating 20,000 orders per month), through to small delivery companies, in 5 markets. Swoove’s founding team (Kwaku Tabiri, Kevin Blankson, Kingsley Amponsah & Robert Quainoo) have deep domain expertise, with over 10 years of experience building logistics and e-commerce solutions. Congrats to team Swoove, for recently graduating from the ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator! 🚀 #africanstartups #ghanastartups #logistics #B2Bsaas #embeddedfinance Techstars, Asset & Resource Management Holding Company (ARM HoldCo).

Join us on 20th February 2024, in Lagos for Demo Day for the ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator. Our 2nd Demo Day will feature: 🔊 Pitches from the 12 startup joining our recent cohort of early-stage African startups. Each company received up to $120k in funding, a 13-week accelerator program, and access to our global network of investors, mentors and founders. The cohort spans #fintech, #cleantech, #healthtech, #B2BSaas, #ecommerce and #logistics. 🎤 A key note address from Adetayo Bamiduro and Chinedu Azodoh, the founders of MAX - Techstars' first investment into Nigeria. 🤑 A panel discussion on the state of VC funding & innovation in Africa, from VC veterans Olumide Soyombo, Biola Alabi & Ovo Emorhokpor. Reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/dW6bpzyf Techstars, Asset & Resource Management Holding Company (ARM HoldCo)., #africanstartups #africanstartups #africarising

After two weeks of transformative mentoring, our mentors and founders came together for a relaxed evening of drinks, finger foods, and delightful conversations. Go through the vibrant energy at the ARM Labs Lagos Techstars #MentorMixer! #TechstarsLagos

Yesterday, the ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator announced the 12 startups selected into its 2023 cohort. Here's a quick look at the Founder-CEOs of those companies. Congrats are in order to: • Olufemi Idowu and the 24seven co. (Techstars 23') team • Subuola Oyeleye and the Beauty Hut Africa (Techstars ‘23) team • Ibukun Tunde-Oni and the Eight Medical team • Jude Dike and the GetEquity team • Tunde Ademuyiwa and the Jump n Pass (Techstars '23) team • Harold Kwame Awuah-Darko and the One Plan (Techstars ‘23) team • Ayodeji Alaran and the PBR Life Sciences (Techstars '23) team • Mayowa Okegbenle and the PressOne.Africa team • Abraham Mohammed and the Rana Energy (Techstars ‘23) team • Kumar Shourav and the Surge Africa (Techstars'23) team • Kwaku Tabiri and the Swoove360 (Techstars '23) team • Olufemi Olanipekun and the VeendHQ (Techstars '23) team  💪🏽🎉 According to Oyin Solebo, Managing Director of the accelerator program, these startups "showcase, and perhaps also epitomize, the wealth of talent, innovation, and ingenuity that can be found within the African tech ecosystem." They'll each receive up to $120,000 in equity funding as well as tailored mentorship, company-building support, access to a network of experts and investors, and various other non-cash benefits. __________________ 🚨 Afridigest is the intelligent guide to tech in Africa for founders, investors, and executives interested in Africa's innovation economy. Subscribe today as a free reader or paying subscriber: afridigest.com/subscribe. #africatech #africanstartups #founders #leadership #innovation #internationalbusiness #panafrican #emergingmarkets #tech

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It's a moment of celebration as we reveal the #startups selected for the 2023 ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator. For #founders, hearing "Yes!" is a pivotal moment – one that symbolizes not just acceptance into the Accelerator, but a recognition of their dedication, resilience, and potential to shape Africa’s future. The 2023 cohort consists of 25 founders, 9 #Nigerian startups, 2 #Ghanaian startups, and 1 #EastAfrican startup across #fintech, #healthtech, #energy, #ecommerce, #logistics, and #futureofwork Big congrats to the cohort, and thank you for choosing ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator! 🇳🇬24seven co is an asset-light marketplace that enables small businesses and convenience stores to order inventory on credit with one-hour doorstep delivery. 🇳🇬Beauty Hut Africa leverages technology to bridge the gap between beauty brands and consumers through efficient product distribution and marketing channels via their e-commerce store and mobile app. 🇳🇬Eight Medical is an end-to-end platform that connects users in need to emergency medical resources, reducing waiting times from an average of 3 hours to 10 minutes or less. 🇳🇬GetEquity facilitates access to investment opportunities by SEC-accredited providers, reducing entry barriers through investment aggregation across various asset classes. 🇳🇬Jump n Pass (Techstars '23) is a mobile self-checkout platform for modern retail in Africa. They enable shoppers to use their smartphones to effortlessly scan product barcodes, pay for items, and skip long queues. 🇬🇭One Plan enables workers in Africa’s informal economy to create affordable financial plans, making it easier to start a retirement plan, access low-interest credit, and access health + life insurance cover. 🇳🇬PBR Life Sciences offers pharmaceutical, consumer healthcare and medical device companies fast and easy access to high-quality market data and insights, helping them make objective decisions on product pricing, volumes and company strategy. 🇳🇬PressOne.Africa Africa provides African businesses with deeper insights into phone conversations with customers through a communication platform that provides conversation intelligence and call monitoring. 🇳🇬Rana Energy democratizes access to clean and reliable solar systems for SMEs and residential customers through affordable long-term solar subscriptions, replacing the need for expensive, unreliable, and toxic backup generators. 🇰🇪🇺🇬Surge Africa allows individuals, micro-entrepreneurs and MSMEs in Africa to make instant cross-border transfers and pay up to 80% less in fees. 🇬🇭Swoove360 empowers logistics companies in emerging markets to digitize and scale their businesses with dispatch automation, fleet management, tracking and telematics, and a wide delivery network. 🇳🇬VeendHQ enables individuals and businesses with verifiable income to access funds on-demand, addressing their needs for emergency funds or working capital. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dK6dSnGV

We are thrilled to announce that Swoove360 (Techstars '23), has been selected to join the reputable Techstars / ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator 2023 cohort! 🎉 At Swoove360 (Techstars '23), we're on a mission to revolutionize logistics operations in emerging markets through cutting-edge software, starting with a focus on Africa. The opportunity to be part of Techstars is a testament to the dedication and passion of our incredible team A special thank you to: Asset & Resource Management Holding Company (ARM HoldCo). and these amazing individuals who have supported us on this journey: Oyin Solebo, Oluwadunni Fanibe, Charlotte Bruce, PhD Jumoke Ogundare, and Ina Alogwu. Your belief in our vision fuels our determination! #TechstarsAccelerator #techstars #newinvestments #africanvc #africa #swoove #DeliveryTransformation #AfricanInnovation #NewInvestments