Pickmeup
OperatingPickmeup is a Nigerian startup which allows users book ride in minutes using smartphone.
- Ride Sharing
- Warri, Nigeria
- Non-equity Assistance
- Founded 2017
- pickmeup.ng ↗
- Total raised
- $720K
- disclosed
- Last round
- Non-equity Assistance
- Rounds
- 3
- since 2017
- Investors
- 1
- on record
- Employees
- 11-50
About Pickmeup
Pickmeup allows you to book a safe and reliable ride in minutes using your smartphone. It uses GPS technology to directly connect passengers to nearby drivers in just a few seconds. Our mobile App is extremely simple and very user friendly. You can sign up within seconds and start booking rides immediately.
Pickmeup funding3 rounds
All 3 rounds →Pickmeup has raised $720K across 3 disclosed rounds. The latest is a Non-equity Assistance announced 11 Oct 2021, led by Google.
- $360KSeedSeed, $360K, $360K raised to date
- $360KSeries ASeries A, $360K, $720K raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round · 1 undisclosed round not drawn
Who has invested in Pickmeup
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2021 | Pickmeup Non-equity Assistance | Not disclosed | |
| 18 Jan 2021 | Pickmeup Series A | Not disclosed | $360K |
| 18 Jan 2021 | Pickmeup Seed | Not disclosed | $360K |
Pickmeup founders & team
- Michael OkaredjeFounder and CEO
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Frequently asked about Pickmeup
- Where is Pickmeup based and when was it founded?
- Pickmeup is headquartered in Warri, Nigeria and was founded in 2017.
- Who founded Pickmeup?
- Pickmeup was founded by Michael Okaredje (Founder and CEO).
- Who is the CEO of Pickmeup?
- Michael Okaredje is Pickmeup's Founder and CEO.
- How much funding has Pickmeup raised?
- Pickmeup has raised $720K across 3 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a Non-equity Assistance, was announced on Oct 11, 2021.
- Who has invested in Pickmeup?
- Backers include Google.
- What sector is Pickmeup in?
- Pickmeup operates in Ride Sharing, Transportation and Mobile Apps.
