Gabon‘s emerging fleet management startup, POZI, has successfully secured €650,000 in seed capital. This funding round is historic as it marks the first time a Gabonese tech company has attracted international venture capital. The investment was spearheaded by Saviu Ventures, a fund dedicated to Francophone African startups, with additional backing from EMSY Capital and angel investor Chazai Wamba.
With this fresh influx of funds, POZI plans to broaden its footprint beyond Gabon, targeting Côte d’Ivoire as its initial expansion market in 2025. This financial boost also sets the stage for the company’s ambitions to scale across the wider Central and West African regions in the near future.
Established in 2020 by entrepreneurs Loïc Kapitho and Thomas Leluc, POZI specializes in telematics and fleet management solutions. Utilizing advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence, the platform delivers real-time insights into vehicle performance, anticipates potential risks, and streamlines logistics operations. Currently, POZI manages a fleet exceeding 2,500 vehicles for both domestic and multinational clients, with a vision to connect 35,000 vehicles across ten African nations by 2030 through this new capital injection.
Although venture capital investments in Africa have declined from $4.6 billion in 2022 to $2.2 billion in 2024, and Central Africa‘s share remains minimal at just 0.2% ($5 million), POZI’s recent funding round stands out as a significant achievement for the region’s nascent tech ecosystem.
Targeting Côte d’Ivoire for expansion is a strategic move, given the country’s rapidly growing transport and logistics industry. This market offers POZI a vital regional hub to deepen its network of connected vehicles and enhance service delivery for clients throughout Francophone Africa.
Advancing Connected Mobility Across Africa
POZI’s core mission is to empower businesses with smarter transportation and logistics management. Their platform enables continuous tracking of vehicle location, speed, and condition, providing actionable data that helps companies optimize maintenance schedules, fuel consumption, and driver behavior.
By reducing vehicle downtime and improving operational transparency, POZI’s technology supports more efficient delivery planning and mitigates risks associated with manual fleet oversight.
Since its launch, POZI has catered to diverse industries such as oil and gas, logistics, and construction. Their telematics solutions are specifically designed to accommodate the unique challenges of African road networks and vehicle usage patterns, blending local knowledge with cutting-edge technology to maintain high performance even in areas with limited infrastructure.
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POZI’s ambition to link 35,000 vehicles across ten countries aims to create a comprehensive regional mobility data ecosystem. This interconnected network will facilitate the exchange of transport intelligence and stimulate the growth of complementary sectors such as insurance, vehicle maintenance, and supply chain management.
With the seed funding secured, POZI is set to enhance its technological infrastructure, strengthen platform reliability, grow its workforce, and establish customer support centers in new territories, starting with Côte d’Ivoire and subsequently expanding to other Francophone African countries.
Investors Behind POZI and Its Regional Significance
Saviu Ventures, the lead investor, is known for backing early-stage startups in Francophone Africa. Their recently closed €25 million Saviu II fund includes investments in companies like Julaya, a B2B neobank in Côte d’Ivoire; Rubyx, a fintech platform based in Senegal; and Waspito, a digital health startup from Cameroon.
Beyond financial support, Saviu Ventures provides POZI with strategic assistance in recruitment, forging local partnerships, and operational scaling to ensure smooth expansion while maintaining high service standards.
EMSY Capital and angel investor Chazai Wamba’s participation adds valuable business acumen and financial expertise, reflecting increasing confidence in startups emerging from less prominent African markets.
POZI’s growth diversifies Gabon’s economy, traditionally dependent on oil exports, by showcasing the potential of homegrown tech ventures. The company’s success could inspire more Gabonese entrepreneurs to pursue innovation-driven startups.
As Africa’s trade and transportation sectors grow, especially under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the demand for efficient fleet management and logistics solutions intensifies. POZI’s AI-powered platform addresses critical gaps in this space, offering scalable automation for fleet operations.
POZI’s regional expansion strategy aligns with the growing need for integrated transport data systems across African markets. By connecting fleets across borders, the company promotes collaboration among logistics providers, reduces operational costs, and enhances road safety. Additionally, the data generated through digital tracking can inform infrastructure development and environmental sustainability efforts over time.
Despite the relatively low volume of venture capital activity in Central Africa, POZI’s funding round signals a rising investor interest in startups tackling mobility, fintech, and healthtech challenges. This momentum could strengthen local innovation ecosystems and encourage technology-driven economic growth.
Ultimately, POZI’s investment milestone represents a pivotal moment for Gabon’s tech scene, blending local ingenuity with global capital to integrate the country’s emerging ecosystem into broader regional markets. As POZI extends its reach into Côte d’Ivoire and beyond, it is poised to redefine how African enterprises harness technology to optimize transportation and logistics.