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Shuma Technologies

Location

South Africa

Sector

Urban Public Transport

Stage

Implementation
Overview

Shuma Technologies is an emerging on-demand technologies development, management and distribution company championing to bridge the socio-economic and digital divide in emerging market Africa.
We are a SANTACO-approved technology company that has successfully concluded a 6-month pilot in the West Rand region, Gauteng. With over 7,000 downloads and 3,200+ drivers activated on the platform our flagship brand Shuma Drive concluded 4,186 trips with 420 drivers seeing 955+ passengers taking an average 5 trips via our platform.

Shuma Tech is soon integrating an e-commerce platform Shuma Eats to bring in app and online food, grocery, pharmaceuticals and package deliveries with greater ease and comfort.
Shuma Technologies has secured a sub-license with a vehicle manufacturer to promote smarter mobility through the introduction of electric vehicles including electric scooters.

Our proposal is to secure a minimum R 16,7 million to finance our Go-to-Market strategy to be scaled to R 440 million

Investment Needs

$905 000

Investment Project Type:

Private

Invested Value to Date:

$250 000

Funding Gap:

$905 000

Climate Classification:

Cross Cutting

Why Investing

1
Promotion of Bridging Socio-Economic and Digital Divides
Investing in initiatives that further digitise the industry helps bridge socio-economic and digital divides. By enhancing digital infrastructure, these investments ensure broader access to technology and opportunities, fostering economic inclusion and growth in underserved communities.
2
Sustainability and Smarter Mobility
Investing in sustainable initiatives promotes job creation and environmental protection. Projects focused on electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure introduce smarter mobility solutions and reduce environmental impact. This dual focus supports economic growth while fostering a greener future.
3
Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!
Investing in these projects is projected to create over 25,000 jobs. This significant job creation not only boosts local economies but also provides numerous opportunities for individuals, contributing to overall socio-economic development and stability.
Temwani Kalea
Head: Strategy & Sustainability
https://www.shumatech.co.za
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