Bisedge

Operating

Electric material-handling equipment (forklifts, reach trucks, tractors) as a service for African businesses

Updated Source: SLA Startup IndexHow we verify →
Total raised
$31.2M
disclosed
Last round
$11.2M
Debt Financing
Rounds
3
since 2020
Investors
3
on record
Employees
1001-5000

About Bisedge

Bisedge is a green intralogistics company that provides, maintains and operates electric material-handling equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks and warehouse tractors through a "Zero CapEx" equipment-as-a-service model. Customers in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution pay recurring fees instead of buying equipment, while Bisedge handles maintenance, fleet operations, remote monitoring and trained operators. The company reports that its fleet is about 95% electric. Bisedge was founded in 2020 by clean-tech venture builder Sunray Ventures and started in Lagos, Nigeria; its holding company is based in Ebene, Mauritius. It operates in Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya and is the exclusive African partner of Linde Material Handling in those markets.

Bisedge funding3 rounds

All 3 rounds →

Bisedge has raised $31.2M across 3 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $11.2M Debt Financing announced 14 Oct 2026, led by Finnfund.

Capital growthrunning total of disclosed rounds
  1. $20MPrivate EquityPrivate Equity, $20M, $20M raised to date
  2. $11.2MDebt FinancingDebt Financing, $11.2M, $31.2M raised to date

SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round · 1 undisclosed round not drawn

Who has invested in Bisedge

AnnouncedRoundLead · investorsAmount
14 Oct 2026Bisedge Debt FinancingFinnfund$11.2M
12 May 2026Bisedge Private EquityMetier Private Equity.$20M
19 Dec 2024Bisedge Mezzanine FinancingresponsAbilityNot disclosed

Bisedge founders & team

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Frequently asked about Bisedge

Where is Bisedge based and when was it founded?
Bisedge is headquartered in Ebene, Mauritius and was founded in 2020.
Who founded Bisedge?
Bisedge was founded by Christian Wessels (Co-Founder & CEO) and Jasper Graf von Hardenberg (Co-Founder & COO).
Who is the CEO of Bisedge?
Christian Wessels is Bisedge's Co-Founder & CEO.
How much funding has Bisedge raised?
Bisedge has raised $31M across 3 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $11M Debt Financing, was announced on Oct 14, 2026.
Who has invested in Bisedge?
Backers include Finnfund, Metier Private Equity. and responsAbility.
What sector is Bisedge in?
Bisedge operates in Logistics, CleanTech and Leasing.