Algeria’s travel-tech ecosystem has reached a major inflection point as VOLZ, a fast-growing startup redefining how Algerians book flights, announced a 600 million dinar funding round (nearly $5 million)—the largest ever raised by an Algerian startup in local currency. The round was led by a consortium of private investors under the leadership of Tell Group, with participation from Groupe GIBA – Babahoum Industrial Group Algeria, best known for its Guedila mineral water brand.
The announcement was made during the African Startup Conference held in Algiers in December 2025, where VOLZ served as one of the event’s champion sponsors, underscoring its growing prominence in the regional tech landscape.
Beyond the headline figure, the deal represents a dual milestone for Algeria’s startup ecosystem. It marks the first successful exit of the Algerian Startup Fund (ASF)—established in October 2020—which realised a return of more than 3.35x on its initial investment. It is also the largest funding round ever raised by an Algerian startup in dinars, reinforcing confidence in local-currency fundraising and homegrown innovation.
Founded in 2023, VOLZ has delivered extraordinary momentum, recording over 1000% growth in just one year. Its success has been driven by a model tailored specifically to local market realities. Unlike global travel platforms that often struggle with currency and payment barriers in Algeria, VOLZ enables travellers to book flights in dinars, with the flexibility of online or cash-on-delivery payments, alongside access to multiple airlines and premium customer support.
Investors were also drawn to VOLZ’s ability to digitise a historically complex and fragmented sector. Air travel booking in Algeria has long been characterised by manual processes, limited transparency, and friction for customers. VOLZ’s execution demonstrates how thoughtful technology, combined with local market insight, can unlock efficiency, trust, and scale in even the most challenging environments.
At the heart of the company’s strategy is a clear and resonant mission: “Giving Back the Power to the Traveller.” That mission, according to the company, guides everything from product design to customer experience.
“This funding round marks a new milestone for VOLZ,” said Mohamed Abdelhadi Mezi, CEO of VOLZ. “It allows us to accelerate our mission: to empower Algerian travellers by making travel simpler, clearer, and more accessible. We thank ASF for its historic role in our beginnings and welcome our new investors with ambition and responsibility.”
With fresh capital secured, VOLZ plans to deepen its footprint in Algeria while accelerating expansion into North and West Africa. The company’s ambition is to become the go-to travel app for the region, offering a seamless, transparent, and reliable experience from flight search through boarding.
In parallel, VOLZ is preparing to launch a corporate travel product, targeting businesses seeking to optimise, control, and manage employee travel more efficiently. As the platform scales beyond leisure travellers, this move positions VOLZ to serve both individual and enterprise needs—further strengthening its case as a regional travel-tech leader.
