Gabonese telematics and fleet management startup POZI has secured €650,000 (approximately US$755,000) in funding, marking a historic milestone as the first tech startup from Gabon to attract international venture capital investment. The round was led by Saviu Ventures, with participation from Emsy Capital and advisory support from Chazai Wamba, signaling growing investor confidence in Central Africa’s emerging tech ecosystem.
Founded in 2020 in Libreville, POZI has developed a cutting-edge platform that goes far beyond traditional fleet tracking. Using AI-powered analytics, the system enables predictive maintenance, real-time performance monitoring, and risk management for vehicle fleets. This helps clients, including national operators and multinational corporations, reduce operational costs, improve road safety, and enhance transparency in fleet operations.
To date, POZI has connected over 2,500 vehicles, offering smart mobility solutions tailored to African realities. Its platform is designed to serve not only fleet managers but also insurers, logistics firms, and public institutions seeking data-driven decision-making tools.
Loïc Kapitho, POZI’s co-founder and CEO, said:
This funding marks a major milestone not just for POZI, but for Gabon’s entire tech ecosystem. It proves that Gabonese startups can earn the trust of global investors and pursue bold regional ambitions.
The deal comes at a time when Central Africa remains largely untapped by venture capital. In 2024, the region attracted just US$5 million, accounting for a mere 0.2% of total African VC flows. POZI’s success could serve as a catalyst for more tech ventures in Gabon and help position Libreville as a rising hub in Africa’s innovation landscape.
With fresh capital in hand, POZI is preparing to expand into Côte d’Ivoire in 2025, marking the first step in a broader growth strategy. By 2030, the company aims to connect 35,000 vehicles across 10 African countries, leveraging its AI-driven platform to transform mobility across the continent. POZI’s vision is not just technological, it’s also socio-economic. By improving fleet efficiency, reducing emissions, and enhancing road safety, the startup is contributing to a more sustainable and inclusive mobility future for Africa.
