Mobility for Africa
OperatingMobility for Africa is a start up social enterprise committed to creating transport solutions for rural and peri-urban communities in Zimbabwe
- Transportation
- Harare, Zimbabwe
- Funding Round
- Founded 2018
- mobilityforafrica.com ↗
- Total raised
- $2M
- disclosed
- Last round
- Funding Round
- Rounds
- 3
- since 2018
- Investors
- 3
- on record
- Employees
- 2-10
About Mobility for Africa
Mobility for Africa, registered as Locomotion Africa in Zimbabwe, is a start up social enterprise committed to creating transport solutions for rural and peri-urban communities that are affordable, efficient and environmental friendly.
By leveraging technological know-how and manufacturing skills, Mobility for Africa will produce a low-cost quality renewable electric tricycles, bicycles and small scale vehicles that are built for a rural environment. Branded under “Mobility for Africa”, the transport will be designed to cater to the user’s need for local mobility, provide long term and low interest financing to make them accessible and invest in the longer term off grid community based renewable power solutions.
Mobility for Africa funding3 rounds
All 3 rounds →Mobility for Africa has raised $2M across 3 disclosed rounds. The latest is a Funding Round announced 28 Jul 2025, led by Gather Ventures.
Who has invested in Mobility for Africa
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2025 | Mobility for Africa Funding Round | Gather Ventures | Not disclosed |
| 01 Dec 2022 | Mobility for Africa Seed | InfraCo Africa | $2M |
| 01 Jan 2021 | Mobility for Africa Venture | EEP Africa | Not disclosed |
Mobility for Africa founders & team
- Shantha BloemenFounder & Managing Director
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Frequently asked about Mobility for Africa
- Where is Mobility for Africa based and when was it founded?
- Mobility for Africa is headquartered in Harare, Zimbabwe and was founded in 2018.
- Who founded Mobility for Africa?
- Mobility for Africa was founded by Shantha Bloemen (Founder & Managing Director).
- How much funding has Mobility for Africa raised?
- Mobility for Africa has raised $2M across 3 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a Funding Round, was announced on Jul 28, 2025.
- Who has invested in Mobility for Africa?
- Backers include Gather Ventures, InfraCo Africa and EEP Africa.
- What sector is Mobility for Africa in?
- Mobility for Africa operates in Transportation, Electric Vehicle and Trucking.
