In Libreville, Gabon, a landmark moment for Central Africa’s emerging tech ecosystem, POZI, a telematics and fleet management startup, has raised €650,000 (US$755,000) in funding, the first time a Gabonese tech company has ever attracted foreign venture capital.
The round was led by Saviu Ventures, alongside Emsy Capital and advisory firm Chazai Wamba, in a deal that investors say shows growing confidence in smaller African markets.
Founded in 2020, POZI plans to use the funds to expand its technology footprint across West Africa.
“This funding marks a major milestone not just for POZI, but for Gabon’s entire tech ecosystem,” said Loïc Kapitho, the company’s co-founder and CEO. “It shows that Gabonese startups can win the trust of international investors and pursue ambitious regional growth.”
Transforming Fleet Management Through AI
POZI was established in Libreville with a vision to modernize how vehicles are monitored, maintained, and managed in Africa.
At its core, the company uses artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to help fleet operators anticipate problems before they occur.
Its system does more than just track vehicles on a map; it predicts breakdowns, monitors driver behavior, and provides real-time insights to reduce maintenance costs and enhance safety on the roads.
The platform collects continuous streams of data from vehicles and uses machine learning models to forecast potential mechanical faults or fuel inefficiencies.
This approach allows companies to schedule repairs proactively, reducing downtime and improving overall fleet performance.
By integrating predictive analytics with traditional GPS tracking, POZI bridges a crucial gap in Africa’s logistics and transportation sectors, where unreliable vehicles often translate to lost revenue and safety risks.
The company’s AI-driven model mirrors global best practices in telematics while tailoring solutions to the unique operating environments in African markets, including poor road conditions and limited infrastructure.
Serving National and Global Operators
Since its founding, POZI has managed to establish itself as one of Gabon’s leading digital logistics platforms, connecting over 2,500 vehicles within just four years.
Its client portfolio includes national transportation operators, logistics firms, and multinational corporations, reflecting the versatility and reliability of its technology.
For companies that rely on large vehicle fleets, such as energy providers, delivery services, and government agencies, POZI’s tools have become indispensable in optimizing operations and cutting unnecessary expenses.
According to industry data, African transport companies can lose up to 20–30% of operational efficiency due to unplanned breakdowns and maintenance delays.
POZI’s technology directly addresses this challenge, offering a system that combines vehicle tracking, predictive diagnostics, and performance analytics.
Its growing adoption in Gabon underscores a broader trend in which African-built solutions are meeting international standards and reshaping perceptions about the continent’s capacity for technological innovation.
Expansion Across West Africa
Armed with its new €650,000 investment, POZI is setting its sights on regional expansion, beginning with Ivory Coast as the first step in its broader growth strategy.
The company’s vision is bold: to connect at least 35,000 vehicles across 10 African countries by 2030.
This expansion aims to capture a growing market demand for intelligent fleet management in West and Central Africa, regions where transportation inefficiencies remain a significant barrier to economic growth.
By extending its reach, POZI hopes to build a continental network of connected vehicles that can share anonymized data to improve traffic management, safety standards, and logistics efficiency across borders.
The plan to move into Ivory Coast will also represents a key strategic foothold in Francophone West Africa, from which the startup can scale its technology to other markets such as Senegal, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The new capital injection will support technology upgrades, regional partnerships, and product localization efforts, allowing POZI to tailor its platform to diverse transport regulations and customer needs across multiple markets.
Why It Matters
POZI’s funding success goes beyond corporate growth, it says a turning point for Gabon’s digital economy.
For years, the Central African nation has remained outside the radar of major venture capital investors who typically focus on countries like Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Egypt, which collectively attract over 70% of Africa’s tech investment.
POZI’s achievement disrupts that narrative, proving that innovation and investment potential exist in less-hyped ecosystems as well.
This breakthrough could encourage more global investors to look beyond Africa’s “Big Four” tech hubs, unlocking opportunities in countries with untapped talent and market potential.
It also reinforces Gabon’s commitment to diversifying its economy beyond oil by nurturing a new generation of digital entrepreneurs.
As CEO Loïc Kapitho put it, “This funding shows that Gabonese startups can win the trust of international investors.”
His words reflect a growing optimism that Gabon’s tech renaissance is just beginning, one driven by bold innovation, regional collaboration, and the power of technology to reshape Africa’s mobility future.
