Treepz, a leading corporate mobility startup in sub-Saharan Africa, is set to expand its global footprint as it joins the 2024 Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) in Toronto, Canada. Organized by the World Trade Center in collaboration with the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance, the program aims to empower high-potential small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with tools to scale their operations internationally.
TAP is a three-month initiative offering tailored mentorship, workshops, and access to a global network of export advisors and industry resources. As a selected participant, Treepz will leverage this platform to export its innovative mobility solutions to new international markets.
Since its launch in 2019, Treepz has revolutionized transportation across Nigeria, Uganda, Ghana, and Kenya, serving over 5 million users with tech-driven vehicle rental solutions such as guest transportation, school shuttles, and airport transfers. Operating in 16 cities, the startup has emerged as a leader in addressing Africa's mobility challenges.
Onyeka Akumah, Founder and CEO of Treepz, highlighted the significance of the opportunity, stating, “The TAP Tech Toronto program is an invaluable opportunity for Treepz to further showcase new indigenous ideas we have for our customers on a global scale.”
Treepz's participation in TAP underscores its commitment to redefining transportation services and making strides in its mission to bring indigenous solutions to the world stage.
“Additionally, this is a testament to our vision and goal to build a world-class mobility company. It is our time to say we are taking solutions built in Africa to the world. The solutions to transportation needs we’ve built in Africa have a global use case and we are set to take advantage of this opportunity to export African-grown solutions globally”.
“We would like to thank the World Trade Centre in Toronto for believing in our vision and selecting us for this prestigious program. We are confident that the experience from this program will be transformative for our startup, and we can’t wait to see where it takes us”, Onyeka added.
Recall that earlier this year, Treepz achieved significant milestones, including winning Best Startup Pitch in Africa at the 2024 African Union Conference in Zambia and becoming the first corporate mobility startup in Africa to complete an international cross-border rental trip. The company has also secured key partnerships with many corporates to provide close to 10,000 daily employee transportation to companies like KingMakers (owners of BetKings) and Parallex Bank in Nigeria, SamaSource in Kenya, BrighterMonday in Uganda and several schools in Ghana.
This push continues to cement Treepz’s position as a leader in the African mobility landscape with more than 5 million customers served on the continent, reflecting Treepz’s commitment to driving innovative, scalable and indigenous solutions that meet the evolving transportation needs of Africa and beyond.
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