Partech leads investment in Moroccan transport software company
Morocco-headquartered transport management software provider Freterium has raised $4 million in a seed round closed in December. The round was led by Partech, with other investors including Y Combinator, Flexport, CDG Invest, Swiss Founders Fund and Outlierz Ventures.
Launched in Morocco in 2020, Freterium has experienced fast growth in 2021 and has opened a new office in the UAE to address neighbouring markets in the region.
Its product, a new-generation transport management software, connects shippers with their entire logistics ecosystem to collaborate in real time, helping them cut time and shipping costs. It is aimed at any company that delivers products on a daily basis: manufacturers, distributors, retailers and logistics providers across industries can manage all of their shipments in just a few clicks on Freterium’s interface.
It currently has over 20 enterprise customers and more than 3,000 users of its software. With the latest funding, it plans to invest in its tech and product development to fuel growth and serve more companies in Africa and the Middle East.
Freterium’s co-founders, Mehdi Cherif Alami, CEO, and Omar El Kouhene, CPO, have previously worked in consulting and logistics, helping global and local players with their strategy and operations.
“This $4 million funding round is an endorsement of our unique model and approach, our team’s capabilities and the tremendous market opportunity. We are grateful for the support of the finest investors that share our vision and our values. The timing is right to scale our product across the region and beyond. For most companies, logistics challenges have become a boardroom conversation. We are already trusted by leaders in their respective industries, and we look forward to putting our product at the disposal of many small and large players that need us,” says Alami.
“We have been looking closely at the freight trucking market in Africa and the Middle East for the past five years, a market worth $250 billion. 85% of the volume is carried through established legacy partnerships between shippers and carriers and still run with manual, inefficient tools. Freterium has built a holistic approach to solving the key challenges of the industry with a next generation cloud-based transport management software, allowing shippers to connect efficiently with their entire logistics ecosystem and collaborate in real time. We are excited to support them in their mission to empower manufacturers, retailers and logistics teams across Africa,” commented Cyril Collon, general partner at Partech.
“The value proposition of Freterium is unique and we are convinced that their product will significantly impact the industry. It’s a Moroccan gem that we are proud to support in its development and growth,” said Yassine Haddaoui, managing partner at CDG Invest.
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