Moove raises $100M Series B led by Uber at $750M valuation

Global mobility company providing vehicle financing, fleet ownership and operating infrastructure for ride-hailing and autonomous mobility.

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Founded 2020
  • 3,001–5,000 employees
  • moove.io ↗
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  • Round size28
  • Stage16
  • Investor backing20
  • Recency0
  • News coverage10
Amount
$100M
Equity round; total equity raised reached $250M post-round (plus $210M debt previously raised)
Round
Series B
Announced
19 Mar 2024
Valuation
$750M
post-money, reported across company announcement, TechCrunch, Reuters
Total raised
$500M
to date, reported
Lead investor
Uber

About the deal

In March 2024, Moove closed a $100 million Series B equity round led by Uber, with participation from Mubadala (previous lead) and other existing investors. The round valued the company at $750 million post-money, up from a prior $550 million valuation. This was Uber's first investment on the African continent.

At the time, Moove operated in six markets (including Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, UK, India, UAE) with $115M ARR in 2023 and had financed over 20,000 customers and 30 million trips. The capital was intended to expand its revenue-based financing platform to 16 markets by end-2025, with a focus on electric vehicles and adding 45,000 vehicles to its platform, while progressing toward profitability.

The company has since evolved significantly, acquiring fleets and infrastructure capabilities. By August 2026 it completed a $250M Series C at $2.1B valuation, shifting emphasis to autonomous mobility infrastructure (fleet ownership, robotics-first depots, and operations for partners like Waymo), while maintaining its core financing and ride-hailing fleet business. The 2024 Series B remains the referenced round per the query.

Key highlights

  • Uber-led Series B at $750M post-money valuation in March 2024
  • Total equity raised reached $250M (plus $210M debt) by 2024
  • 2023 ARR exceeded $115M with path to profitability cited
  • Expansion target of 16 markets by end-2025 with EV focus
  • Evolved into operator of ~42,000 vehicles across 13+ countries by 2026
  • Achieved $2.1B valuation in 2026 Series C, becoming an African unicorn
  • Partnerships with Uber and Waymo for manned and autonomous fleets

About Moove

Moove offers revenue-based vehicle financing to mobility entrepreneurs, primarily drivers on ride-hailing and delivery platforms. It uses proprietary data and alternative credit scoring to underwrite customers often excluded from traditional financing. The company has expanded into owning and operating large fleets for both human-driven and autonomous vehicles, partnering with platforms including Uber and Waymo.

Originally focused on African markets such as Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and Kenya, Moove now operates across 13+ countries on multiple continents including the Middle East, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the US. It has grown through organic expansion and acquisitions such as Brazil's Kovi. As of 2026, it manages approximately 42,000 vehicles and reports around $420M in annual recurring revenue.

The business model combines financing, fleet ownership, depot infrastructure (including robotics-first "Nests" for autonomous vehicles), maintenance, charging, and operational orchestration to enable scaled mobility services.

Founders: Ladi Delano (Co-Founder & Co-CEO), Jide Odunsi (Co-Founder & Co-CEO)

Use of funds

  • Geographic expansion to 16 markets by end-2025
  • Addition of up to 45,000 new vehicles to platform
  • Focus on electric vehicle financing and infrastructure
  • Progress toward profitability in core mobility financing business

Considerations

  • Capital-intensive fleet ownership and financing model requires ongoing debt and equity raises; exposure to interest rate and credit market conditions
  • Regulatory and operational risks in autonomous vehicle markets (safety, insurance, licensing) across multiple jurisdictions
  • Currency and macroeconomic volatility in emerging markets where core financing business originated
  • Competition from traditional lenders, other fintechs, and established fleet operators in ride-hailing and AV infrastructure
  • Execution risk in scaling robotics-first depots and autonomous operations while maintaining profitability trajectory

In the news

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