Dodai

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Dodai Manufacturing PLC, a Japanese company in Ethiopia, currently assembling and selling electric motorcycles in Addis Ababa.

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Total raised
$17M
disclosed
Last round
$13M
Series A
Rounds
2
since 2021
Investors
9
on record
Employees
11-50

About Dodai

Dodai Manufacturing PLC, a Japanese company in Ethiopia, currently assembling and selling electric motorcycles in Addis Ababa. Experience the thrill of our affordable, high-speed electric two-wheelers with long-lasting lithium batteries. Join us in revolutionizing transportation and making e-mobility accessible to everyone in Africa.

Dodai funding2 rounds

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Dodai has raised $17M across 2 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $13M Series A announced 28 Apr 2026.

Capital growthrunning total of disclosed rounds
  1. $4MSeries ASeries A, $4M, $4M raised to date
  2. $13MSeries ASeries A, $13M, $17M raised to date

SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round

Who has invested in Dodai

AnnouncedRoundLead · investorsAmount
28 Apr 2026Dodai Series AValue Chain Innovation Fund +6$13M
12 Mar 2024Dodai Series ANissay Capital +2$4M

Dodai founders & team

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Frequently asked about Dodai

Where is Dodai based and when was it founded?
Dodai is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and was founded in 2021.
Who founded Dodai?
Dodai was founded by Addis Alemayehou (Co-founder and CRO) and Addis Alemayehou (Co-founder and CRO).
How much funding has Dodai raised?
Dodai has raised $17M across 2 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $13M Series A, was announced on Apr 28, 2026.
Who has invested in Dodai?
Backers include Value Chain Innovation Fund, UTokyo Innovation Platform Co., Ltd., Nagase & Co., Ltd., Persistent ACV Fund and 5 others.
What sector is Dodai in?
Dodai operates in Manufacturing, Transportation and Electric Vehicle.