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Kobo360
Effective solutions for the challenges in the logistics space by connecting asset owners in the industry with the MSMEs that need their services
About Kobo360
Kobo360 is a leading African startup that provides integrated logistics solutions and truck brokerage services. The company operates in the logistics market, serving a diverse range of clients including cargo owners, truck owners, drivers, and cargo recipients. Kobo360's business model revolves around aggregating end-to-end haulage operations to create an efficient supply chain framework.
The company leverages technology to manage the entire logistics process, offering a user-friendly platform that provides real-time visibility and creates an effective value chain for all stakeholders in the supply chain. Kobo360 uses big data and technology to mitigate supply chain risks, logistics bottlenecks, manufacturing waste, low turn-around times, and loss of goods.
Kobo360's services are powered by a network of over 50,000 truck owners and delivery partners, enabling seamless freight movement across the continent. The company also offers advanced tracking and visibility, ensuring clients have real-time insights on the status of their haulage on every delivery.
The company's offerings extend to fast and efficient freight transportation, rail cargo movement, and an extensive partner network for warehousing, clearing, and freight forwarding. Kobo360 also provides opportunities for transporters to increase their earnings above the average market rate and grow their trucking business.
The company has successfully shipped products across various sectors including Agro & Agro-Allied, Chemical, Oil & Gas, FMCG, Manufacturing, Construction & Mining, Maritime, and Special Project Logistics.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Employees
- 132
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 64.3/100
- Industry
- Transportation
- Sub-industry
- Logistics & Delivery
- Sector
- Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Platform, Logistics Platform, B2b Online Marketplace, YC S18, Logistics Intermediary
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce, SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Aug 2018
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES BOther financing | Dec 2021 | $48M | $192M | Goldman Sachs · International Finance Corporation · TLcom Capital | ↗ |
| SERIES AOther financing | Aug 2019 | $30M | $120M | Goldman Sachs | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Kobo360 is 470 monthly website visits, down 94.1% over the last three months. Kobo360's team declined 9% over the past year.
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Seed4 investors entered at this stage
Series A2 investors entered at this stage
Goldman Sachs
TLcom Capital
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