Enakl, a Moroccan digital mobility startup, recently secured a $1.4 million funding led by Catalyst Fund to develop sustainable and reliable shared transit options for daily commuters.
At the heart of this is Samir Bennani, the co-founder who brings over 20 years of experience in strategic management, entrepreneurship, and consulting.
Background and Portfolio
Before co-founding Enakl in 2023 alongside Charles Pommarede, with Ahmed Omrane later joining as associate CTO, Bennani had already established himself as a prominent figure in the business world.
In 2010, he launched Ma-Navette, a ground transportation company in Casablanca that grew to employ around 250 people.
His career began in consulting at Andersen in Paris, where he focused on financial audits and due diligence for major corporations listed on France’s CAC 40.
He later returned to Morocco to work in strategic management at Almada (formerly ONA), the country’s leading investment holding, and handled significant mergers and acquisitions at Wafa Assurance, Morocco’s top insurer.
Bennani’s academic journey includes attending Lycée Lyautey in Casablanca and earning a Master’s degree in Finance from the prestigious ESCP Business School in France.
What you should know about Enakl
Founded in 2023, Enakl is currently in its pilot phase, offering innovative solutions for urban mobility.
Enakl uses Transport-as-a-Service (TaaS) technology to integrate with existing local transport systems, including shared taxis, addressing issues such as traffic congestion and carbon emissions.
Operating in Casablanca, Enakl facilitates over 15,000 monthly bookings and is experiencing a 20% growth rate each month.
With support from investors such as Renew Capital and Digital Africa, Enakl aims to expand its services beyond Casablanca to other Moroccan cities and eventually across Africa.
