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Roam Electric

Formerly Opibus. All-electric conversion kits for fleet vehicles such as light trucks, public transport and buses, as well as electric motorcycles and energy systems

Nairobi, KenyaFounded 2017Transportation

Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2026

Headcount 100–500 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About Roam Electric

Roam Electric is at the forefront of the electric mobility revolution, specializing in the design and manufacture of cutting-edge electric motorcycles and scooters. Committed to transforming urban transportation, Roam Electric focuses on delivering eco-friendly, efficient, and stylish alternatives to traditional fossil fuel-powered vehicles.

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The company’s electric scooters and motorcycles are engineered to offer a blend of high performance and sustainability, catering to a range of urban and suburban needs. Roam Electric integrates advanced technology to ensure that its products provide a smooth, reliable, and cost-effective transportation solution.

With a strong emphasis on reducing environmental impact and enhancing the user experience, Roam Electric aims to lead the shift towards cleaner, smarter mobility solutions. Their innovative approach not only supports the global push for sustainability but also meets the growing demand for efficient and modern urban transportation options.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2017
Headquarters: Nairobi, Kenya
Employees: 185
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 71.6/100
Industry: Energy
Sub-industry: Energy Efficiency, Mobility, Vehicle Production
Sector: Transportation, Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Tech, Electric Mobility, EV Manufacturing, Hard Tech, Woman Founder
Technology: Hardware
Business model: Manufacturing
Client focus: b2b, b2c
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Funding history

7 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
LATE VC✓Equity / VC	Jan 2026	$234K	$70M	Crowdcube	↗
SERIES A✓Equity / VC	Feb 2024	$14M	$56M	TES Ventures · Equator · Renew Capital · The World We Want	↗

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Growth signals

Roam Electric website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Roam Electric is 17K monthly website visits, up 41.7% over the last three months. Roam Electric's team grew 1.6% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits17K 3-month web change+41.7% 1-year team growth+1.6%

Monthly website visitsApr 2023–Jul 2026

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