Angolan mobility startup Anda has secured $3.4 million in seed funding to reshape how motorcycle taxis operate across the country. The round was co-led by European investors Breega and Speedinvest, two firms known for backing early-stage startups in emerging markets.
Founded in 2022 by Sergio Tati and Joerg Nuehrmann, Anda is on a mission to turn Angola’s informal, chaotic two-wheeler market into a structured, tech-driven mobility system. The company’s model allows drivers to own their motorcycles gradually through a “drive-to-own” plan while using the platform to connect with passengers and delivery clients.
For a city like Luanda, where thousands of riders hustle daily without insurance, regulation, or steady income, the company’s approach is a chance to bring stability and dignity to one of the country’s most visible but least formal sectors.
Formalizing Angola's Motorcycle Taxi Market
Motorcycle taxis are the heartbeat of urban movement in Angola. They fill the transportation gaps that buses and cars can’t cover, yet most of the 1.2 million drivers in the country operate informally. In Luanda alone, 600,000 riders move people and goods daily, often without proper documentation or financial safety nets.
Anda estimates the country’s motorcycle taxi market is worth $5 billion, but without structure, most riders struggle to earn beyond a survival level. Few own their bikes; many pay daily rental fees to operators who control the business. By helping drivers gain ownership, the startup is not just offering jobs, it’s opening a door to financial inclusion for thousands of young Angolans.
Anda's Offerings for Drivers
- •GPS tracking and emergency support
- •Affordable “drive-to-own” motorcycle financing
- •Professional training and certification
- •Insurance coverage and safety kits
- •Digital payments and ride-hailing tools
Signaling Confidence in Angola's Tech Ecosystem
This investment also signals a new wave of confidence in Angola’s tech ecosystem. It’s rare to see global investors back startups in the country, and the company’s funding suggests that global venture capital is beginning to look beyond the usual African tech hubs like Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa.
With this $3.4 million boost, the startup plans to expand its motorcycle fleet, upgrade its technology platform, and formalize more drivers into the digital economy. The startup also intends to strengthen its training and insurance programs to improve safety and professionalism in the sector.
Breega described Anda’s mission as “rewriting the mobility story across Africa,” and Anda’s founders believe this is just the beginning. As they scale, their goal is to prove that world-class innovation can emerge from Luanda, and possibly inspire similar reforms across other African markets.