The Moroccan mobility landscape is set for a digital overhaul as Enakl, a shared transport startup based in Casablanca, announced the successful close of a $2.3 million seed funding round. Completed in December 2025, this capital injection aims to scale the company’s “bus-sharing” operations and launch a sophisticated software suite designed for the broader transit industry.
This latest round follows a $1.4 million pre-seed raise in late 2024, bringing Enakl’s total growth capital to a level that positions it as a dominant force in the North African mobility sector.
The funding round saw strong participation from local and international venture capital firms, signaling high confidence in Enakl’s scalable model:
- New Partners: Azur Innovation Fund, Witamax, and MFounders.
- Returning Backers: Catalyst Fund and Digital Africa.
Adnane Filali of the Azur Innovation Fund noted that Enakl’s unique blend of physical operations and proprietary technology directly addresses structural urban challenges, aligning with investment strategies focused on sustainable, scalable solutions.
Strategic Roadmap: From Operator to “Mobility OS”
Enakl is evolving beyond a simple booking app. The $2.3 million will be deployed across three primary strategic pillars:
- Commercial Scaling: Expanding sales and marketing teams to increase corporate and individual adoption.
- R&D and SaaS Launch: Finalizing a SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) platform. Originally built for internal use, this tool will now be sold to third-party transport providers and public agencies to optimize route planning, vehicle allocation, and real-time monitoring.
- Fleet Innovation: Testing new asset-light models that integrate self-employed drivers and vehicle financing, allowing the company to scale without the burden of capital-intensive traditional contracts.
Founded in 2022 by Samir Bennani and Charles Pommarède, Enakl offers a tech-driven alternative to the congestion often found in Morocco’s urban centers.
- The Model: Users book seats on pre-scheduled minibus routes, bridging the gap between expensive individual ride-hailing (like Careem or inDrive) and often overcrowded traditional public buses.
- Traction: The platform currently facilitates over 15,000 shared rides per month, maintaining a consistent 20% month-on-month growth rate during its pilot phase.
- Philosophy: Enakl does not aim to replace public transport. Instead, it acts as a “gap-filler” for urban corridors where fixed infrastructure is unresponsive to shifting commuter demands.
The Sustainability Edge
In a market saturated with individual ride-hailing services, Enakl distinguishes itself through sustainable urban mobility. By consolidating multiple commuters into a single vehicle via intelligent ride-pooling, the startup actively reduces the number of cars on the road and lowers the carbon footprint per passenger.
The Vision:
Enakl aims to become a “Mobility Operating System,” an interconnected layer of software and services capable of powering diverse types of shared transport across the region.
