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Startup Growth B2C

Tugende

Asset financing for motorcycle entrepreneurs

Uganda , Kampala Founded 2012 201-500 Website
Total Raised$35,000,000
StageGrowth
Operating Since2012 (14y)

About Tugende

Tugende provides lease-to-own financing enabling boda-boda drivers to own their motorcycles.

Funding

Total Raised$35,000,000

Investors

Toyota TsushoYamaha

Funding History

Growth Jun 2022
$15M

Lead: Toyota Tsusho
Debt Facility Jan 2022
$10M

Lead: Toyota Tsusho

Leadership & Team

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Contact

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Quick Facts

CountryUganda
Founded2012
TypeStartup
ModelB2C
Team Size201-500

Operating In

UgandaKenya

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