Benin-based premium transport company Eagle Travel and Logistic (ETL) has entered into a strategic partnership with global startup accelerator, FasterCapital through its EquityPilot programme, a move that speaks to Eagle Travel and Logistics’ bold ambition to redefine how intercity travel is experienced across West Africa.
Specialising in high-end road transportation, ETL is positioning itself not merely as a transport service provider but as a lifestyle and experience-driven mobility company.
The partnership is expected to accelerate ETL’s growth plans, expand its fleet, strengthen its digital infrastructure, and support preparations for a US$25 million fundraising campaign aimed at scaling operations across the region.
According to ETL founder Frobenius Joël Gangbo, the company’s vision is clear, “We want to offer much more than just a journey, an immersive, comfortable and safe experience that values our customers’ time and expectations.”
What You Should Know About Eagle Travel and Logistic (ETL)
Founded by Frobenius Joël Gangbo, Eagle Travel and Logistic is a Benin-based transport company focused on high-end intercity travel. ETL was created to challenge the long-standing perception of road travel in West Africa as uncomfortable, stressful, and time-consuming.
Instead, the company aims to elevate road transport to a premium standard that rivals air travel in comfort and convenience. At the heart of ETL’s mission is a deliberate shift from basic mobility to experience-driven travel.
As Gangbo explained, “Our ambition is to transform the perception of travel in West Africa.”
This philosophy guides ETL’s service design, fleet choices, and customer engagement strategy, setting it apart in a market that has historically prioritised affordability over comfort and innovation.
Reinventing Intercity Transport as a Premium Experience
ETL’s promise of transformation will be delivered through a fleet of latest-generation Volvo coaches, designed to provide passengers with a luxury travel experience on the road.
These buses are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including ergonomic seats with massage functions, 5G Wi-Fi, and individual entertainment screens.
The onboard experience is further enhanced by refined services such as hot and cold refreshments, ensuring that passengers enjoy comfort throughout their journey. By investing in premium vehicles and onboard amenities, Eagle Travel and Logistics is addressing a major gap in the regional transport sector.
Rather than treating intercity travel as a necessity to be endured, the company is repositioning it as a service that respects passenger comfort, safety, and time, an approach that aligns with the expectations of a growing middle class and business travellers across West Africa.
Eagle Travel and Logistics: A Fully Integrated Digital Travel Ecosystem
Beyond physical comfort, ETL is building a technology-driven travel ecosystem designed to make the entire journey seamless from booking to arrival.
The company is deploying an integrated digital platform that allows customers to make reservations through a web platform, a mobile application, and an intelligent WhatsApp chatbot.
This digital infrastructure ensures smooth customer interactions, real-time communication, and efficient trip management.
According to the company, the system is designed to provide “fluidity and real-time tracking,” allowing passengers to stay informed and connected throughout their journey.
By embracing digital tools, ETL is modernising intercity transport operations and aligning its services with global mobility standards.
FasterCapital’s EquityPilot Programme and Strategic Support
ETL’s partnership with FasterCapital through the EquityPilot programme marks a critical step in its growth journey.
The programme provides startups with access to a global network of investors, industry experts, and mentors, helping them refine their business models and prepare for large-scale expansion.
For ETL, this support will be instrumental in strengthening its organisational structure and scaling operations sustainably.
In the short term, the partnership will enable the acquisition of additional vehicles, the rollout of advanced digital tools, and strategic preparation for a major fundraising round.
FasterCapital CEO Hesham Zreik underscored the company’s confidence in ETL, stating that “Eagle Travel and Logistics perfectly illustrates the type of innovation we want to support, a bold vision, a solid model and a clear response to an unmet need.”
Preparing for Expansion and a $25 Million Fundraising Drive
With FasterCapital’s backing, Eagle Travel and Logistics is laying the groundwork for a US$25 million fundraising campaign aimed at expanding its fleet and strengthening logistics infrastructure across West Africa.
This capital injection is expected to fuel regional expansion, improve service coverage, and position ETL as a leading premium intercity transport provider in the region.
According to FasterCapital, the partnership gives ETL “the means to establish themselves as a regional leader,” reflecting strong confidence in the company’s business model and long-term potential.
As urbanisation, regional trade, and cross-border mobility continue to grow in West Africa, ETL’s luxury-focused and technology-enabled approach could set a new benchmark for road transport in the region.
In sum, the ETL–FasterCapital partnership represents more than a business deal, it signals a shift in how intercity travel can be delivered in West Africa, combining comfort, technology, and strategic investment to meet the evolving expectations of modern travellers.
Talking Points
This development matters because it highlights a critical shift in how mobility challenges in West Africa are being addressed, moving beyond survival-level transport solutions to experience-driven, technology-enabled infrastructure that aligns with modern economic and social realities.
Intercity road travel remains the backbone of movement across the region, yet it has long suffered from poor safety standards, weak customer experience, and limited innovation.
ETL’s approach represents that there is both demand and commercial viability for premium, reliable, and digitally coordinated transport services, particularly as regional integration, business travel, and middle-class mobility increase.
The partnership with FasterCapital is equally significant because it brings structured growth support, investor access, and governance discipline to a sector that often scales informally, helping to de-risk expansion and improve long-term sustainability.
If executed well, this model could raise competitive standards across the transport industry, push regulators and operators to rethink service quality, and demonstrate that African mobility startups can attract global capital by solving everyday problems with ambition, technology, and clear market positioning.
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