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BasiGo

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Creating the future of clean, electric public transit in Africa

KenyaFounded 2021Transportation

Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2024

Headcount 100–500 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About BasiGo

BasiGo is a forward-thinking startup operating in the African market, specifically in Nairobi, with a focus on revolutionizing the public transportation sector. The company's primary mission is to transition the existing diesel-powered bus fleet to electric buses, thereby reducing carbon emissions and promoting a cleaner, healthier environment.

BasiGo's business model is centered around the provision of electric buses to existing bus owners through an innovative Pay-As-You-Drive financing solution. This model allows bus owners to either purchase or lease the E9 Kubwa, an electric bus model, at a low upfront cost and an affordable mileage-based fee. This financing solution is designed to make electric buses accessible and affordable to all bus owners, thereby encouraging a shift towards more sustainable public transportation.

In addition to providing electric buses, BasiGo also offers free charging at its charging stations and expert service maintenance from its technicians. This comprehensive service package further enhances the appeal of electric buses for bus owners.

BasiGo also has a partnership with several bus operators, including Embassava, OMA Services, MetroTrans, Super Metro, Citi Hoppa, and East Shuttle. These partnerships enable BasiGo's electric buses to serve a wide range of routes, making them a viable transportation option for a broad segment of the population.

Furthermore, BasiGo has developed the Jani app, available on the Google Play Store, which allows passengers to book their seats on a BasiGo electric bus in advance and track the bus's arrival at their stop. This app enhances the convenience and accessibility of BasiGo's services for passengers.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2021
Headquarters: Kenya
Employees: 171
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 89.8/100
Industry: Transportation
Sub-industry: Mobility, Vehicle Production
Sector: Transportation, Public Transportation, Bus, Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Tech, Electric Mobility, EV Services, Hard Tech
Business model: Manufacturing
Client focus: b2b
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Funding history

10 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
EARLY VC✓Equity / VC	Nov 2025	$0	—	Proparco	↗
DEBT✓Debt	Oct 2024	$18M	—	British International Investment · U.S. International Development Finance Corporation	↗

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BasiGo website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for BasiGo is 14K monthly website visits, down 22.2% over the last three months. BasiGo's team grew 14.8% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits14K 3-month web change-22.2% 1-year team growth+14.8%

Monthly website visitsNov 2022–Jul 2026

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