Mobility 54 Investment SAS

Established in October 2019, Mobility 54 Investment SAS is the corporate venture capital arm of Toyota Tsusho Corporation and CFAO SAS, focusing on innovative mobility solutions in Africa. The firm aims to address social challenges by investing in companies that offer transformative technologies and services in the mobility sector. With a strong commitment to Africa, Mobility 54 leverages the extensive networks of its parent companies to support the growth and development of its portfolio companies. The firm's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of stages, from pre-seed to late-stage investments, and spans various sectors, including transportation, logistics, finance, e-mobility, digital economy, and clean technologies. Mobility 54's geographical focus includes countries such as Kenya, South Africa, Rwanda, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, and Egypt. This diverse approach enables the firm to identify and support innovative solutions tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities across the continent. Through strategic investments, Mobility 54 has contributed to the growth of several notable companies. For instance, in November 2022, the firm invested $1 million in BasiGo, an electric bus sales and battery leasing business in Kenya, aiming to build an electric mobility ecosystem in Africa and achieve carbon neutrality. In October 2020, Mobility 54 invested in Data Integrated Limited, a company providing a digital platform for the public transport sector in Kenya, promoting the digitalization of public transport in Africa. These investments reflect the firm's dedication to fostering sustainable and innovative mobility solutions across the continent.

Innovative mobility technologies and services addressing social challenges in Africa, Early-stage companies (Seed to Series A), Potential for scalability and impact across multiple African countries, Innovative mobility technologies and services, Potential to address social challenges in Africa, Alignment with Mobility 54's investment focus areas