Ridelink
Ridelink is an AI-powered logistics operating system for East African and cross-border trade.
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Ridelink is an AI-powered logistics operating system for East African and cross-border trade. Its in-house AI engine, Adrian, matches SMEs with vetted truck operators and handles quoting, routing and pricing optimization, customs documentation and port-congestion prediction, alongside embedded financing (Ridelink Boost). The platform connects 6,000+ SMEs, 275 enterprise clients and about 25,000 transporters across Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, with a U.S. entity in Berkeley, California.
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Investor· 8
Founders / team· 1
Funding history
- 2025-11-28Pre-Seed$1M
Investors · Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures, Digital Africa, Orbit Ventures, Expert Dojo, GoogleSource · weetracker.com ↗
- 2021-08-31Pre-Seed$150K
Investors · Omidyar Network, Anzisha, Ortus Africa CapitalSource · techcabal.com ↗
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