Kenyan logistics startup Leta has raised $5 million in seed funding to make goods transportation across Africa faster and more cost-effective. The round was led by European VC firm Speedinvest, with support from Google’s Africa Investment Fund and climate-focused investor Equator. This fresh capital will fuel Leta’s expansion and enhance its AI-powered logistics platform.
Since raising $3 million in pre-seed funding in 2022, Leta has rapidly grown its operations in Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Now, it aims to scale even further, optimizing delivery routes and helping businesses reduce logistics costs.
Leta’s technology streamlines deliveries by minimizing the number of vehicles needed, integrating with order management systems, selecting the most efficient vehicle for each trip, and automating dispatch planning. The result? Fewer delays and lower expenses.
What sets Leta apart is its AI-driven route optimization. The system learns from real-time traffic patterns, avoiding congestion caused by construction or police stops—an innovation so effective that even Google, one of Leta’s investors, is interested in how it keeps road data updated.
Beyond logistics, Leta is exploring embedded finance solutions, including fuel cards and asset financing, to support delivery partners. Investors see fintech as a natural evolution for the startup, unlocking new opportunities in the supply chain sector.
With major clients like KFC and Diageo already on board, Leta has powered millions of deliveries and grown its revenue fivefold since 2022. Now, the company is gearing up to expand into more African and Middle Eastern markets while continuing to redefine smart logistics.
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