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    You are at:Home»Business»Moove partners with Waymo to manage U.S. autonomous vehicle fleets

    Moove partners with Waymo to manage U.S. autonomous vehicle fleets

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    By Tapiwa Matthew Mutisi on December 6, 2024 Business, Mobility, News, Partnerships, Startups, Technology, Transportation

    Moove, a fintech startup originating from Nigeria, has forged a strategic partnership with Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving vehicle division, to manage fleets of autonomous vehicles in Phoenix, Arizona, and Miami, Florida. This collaboration underscores Moove’s innovative revenue-based vehicle financing model and its ambitious global expansion strategy.

    Moove has secured substantial funding to support its international growth, including a $100 million Series B round led by Uber in March 2024. The company has successfully expanded its operations across multiple continents, with recent entries into markets such as Mexico and India. This growth highlights the potential of African startups to contribute significantly to advanced global technologies.

    Moove raises $100m in Series B funding round

    Founded in 2020, Moove specializes in providing revenue-based vehicle financing to mobility entrepreneurs, particularly those underserved by traditional financial institutions. By enabling drivers to pay for vehicles through their earnings, Moove has empowered thousands of drivers to join the gig economy. This innovative model has facilitated Moove’s expansion into various markets, including Mexico, India, and now the United States.

    Waymo, a leader in autonomous driving technology, partnering with an African startup like Moove, speaks volumes about the capabilities of African firms in addressing sophisticated logistical needs. For Moove, this collaboration marks its entry into the autonomous vehicle sector, leveraging its expertise in fleet financing and management to support Waymo’s self-driving operations.

    Moove’s trajectory reflects a broader trend of African fintech companies expanding their influence worldwide. This partnership also demonstrates the increasing globalization of African startups. With its $100 million Series B funding round led by Uber in 2024 and a previous $76 million raised in 2023 to build the largest tech-driven financial services platform for mobility entrepreneurs, Moove’s journey mirrors a broader trend of African fintechs gaining international recognition.

    These startups are not only solving local problems but also creating solutions adaptable to global challenges. By addressing vehicle ownership challenges in emerging markets, Moove has developed a model that resonates beyond Africa. Its success emphasizes the role of African innovation in shaping the future of global technology and logistics.

    As Moove continues to expand its reach, its partnership with Waymo sets a precedent for how African startups can influence industries far beyond their home continent. This milestone underscores the untapped potential within Africa’s tech ecosystem and its readiness to meet the demands of global markets.

    Uber-supported Moove launches in Mexico, advancing its international expansion

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    Tapiwa Matthew Mutisi has been covering blockchain technology, intelligent technologies, cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, telecommunications technology, sustainability, autonomous vehicles, and other topics for Innovation Village since 2017. In the years since, he has published over 4,000 articles — a mix of breaking news, reviews, helpful how-tos, industry analysis, and more. | Open DM on Twitter @TapiwaMutisi

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