It’s official: $4.9M raised to build the OS for finance and money in emerging markets.
Led by @FlourishVC, joined by @Visa, @lavavc_ , @TLcomCapital, @AntlerGlobal, @MushaVentures, 4DX Ventures and more.
Grateful. Humbled. Excited.
4 years ago, I built @honeycoinapp from my bedroom during COVID.
Today, we move $150M+ every month across 100+ countries. This is the first time we're talking about our journey ever. 🧵 1/
My brother rode this electric motorbike from Nairobi to Stellenbosch. Solar powered the whole way.
A bike that he designed, as product owner at Roam.
Just too cool. I could not be more proud ❤️
We're over the moon to celebrate our fifth anniversary! We've spent five years on this impactful journey - from the development of our first bike to seeing the lives and environment transformed by the 3,000+ e-motorcycles currently on the road.
Watch our latest video to hear testimonials from our drivers and our team to understand the impact firsthand.
Thank you to all our partners for making this journey so remarkable. We can't wait to see what the next five years will bring! 🌍⚡
#ampersand #sustainabletransportation
Got to visit this 36Ton biomass steam plant that uses a blend of macadamia shells, dried wood barks and saw dust as fuel.
This plant is able to save approximately KES 800M in fossil fuel costs annually by switching to biomass.
Bold #ClimateAction
In the presence of CS @rebecca_miano we handed over the first E9 Kubwa produced on our e-bus assembly line to @HoppaCiti , one of BasiGo’s original pilot partners. BasiGo is proud to pioneer Kenya as a manufacturing hub for modern EVs as well as the components that make them up.
CEO Josh Whale, with Cabinet Secretaries Murkomen & Miano, EGH, at e-mobility task force launch in KICC Nairobi. Mr. Mose, Ampersand's Country Director and EMAK Chair, joined. Together, we drive Kenya's sustainable future with Ampersand E-motorcycles. Let's keep Kenya cleaner!
We won the SET Award!
We've won in the Mobility & Transportation Category at the SET Award Festival last week in Berlin. This Award is all about paving the way for a sustainable future and we're honored to be recognized as trailblazers in this mission!🚀
https://t.co/vEOjpKV4nm
The shift to electric vehicles (EVs) significantly cuts emissions of greenhouse gases while reducing the petroleum import bill, currently standing at Ksh 628.4 billion. It will also promote local manufacturing and create jobs.
That's why the Government has prioritised the adoption of EVs.
Because of this, there is an urgent need to create an enabling environment for the adoption of electric vehicles. This includes creating a comprehensive policy framework.
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