BA

Startup Series A B2B

BasiGo

Electric buses for Africa's cities

Kenya , Nairobi Founded 2021 51-200 Website

Total Raised$59,000,000

StageSeries A

Operating Since2021 (5y)

About BasiGo

BasiGo is an electric bus company that designs and deploys zero-emission buses for public transportation in African cities. The company provides buses to transit operators on a pay-per-kilometer model, eliminating the high upfront cost barrier and reducing air pollution in major cities.

Funding

Total Raised$59,000,000

Last Round$42,000,000Series A · Aug 2024

Investors

Africa50Mobility 54ARCH Emerging Markets PartnersNovastar Ventures

Funding History

Series A Aug 2024

Lead: Africa50

Leadership & Team

Founder(s)Jit Bhattacharya

CEOJit Bhattacharya

Contact

basigo.co

Quick Facts

CountryKenya

Founded2021

TypeStartup

ModelB2B

Team Size51-200

Operating In

KenyaRwanda

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