Octane Raises $5.2M to Digitize Fleet Expenses Across MENA

BREAKING NEWSJune 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM UTC

TLDR

Egyptian fleet-payments platform Octane has raised $5.2 million in a funding round led by Shorooq Partners, Algebra Ventures, and SC Holding
Octane offers a closed-loop digital wallet that centralizes all fleet-related expenses—fuel, maintenance, spare parts, and more
The capital will support Octane’s technology development, expand its acceptance network, and fuel growth across Egypt and the MENA region

Egyptian fleet-payments platform Octane has raised $5.2 million in a funding round led by Shorooq Partners, Algebra Ventures, and SC Holding. The capital will support Octane’s technology development, expand its acceptance network, and fuel growth across Egypt and the MENA region.

Founded in 2022, Octane offers a closed-loop digital wallet that centralizes all fleet-related expenses—fuel, maintenance, spare parts, and more—into a single platform. The system supports real-time controls, analytics, and fraud detection, helping fleet operators reduce costs and gain financial visibility.

Octane’s network covers 2,400 petrol stations and 400 CNG outlets in Egypt. Its platform is used by over 1,600 companies managing a combined fleet of about 250,000 vehicles. EV-charging capabilities are being piloted as the company prepares for a shift in mobility energy demand.

The round positions Octane to expand its infrastructure and AI capabilities, aiming to streamline logistics payments and optimize operations for enterprises in the region.

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Key Takeaways

Octane is part of a growing global trend to digitize B2B fleet and logistics spending. While consumer mobility has undergone digital transformation, enterprise fleets in emerging markets have lagged due to fragmented payment systems, lack of transparency, and high fraud exposure. Global counterparts such as Corpay and WEX have proven that centralizing fleet expenses—especially fuel and maintenance—can unlock meaningful savings and efficiency. In the U.S., new players like Coast and Fleetio are developing digital-first solutions that mirror Octane’s approach in Egypt. In MENA, rising fuel prices and logistics costs have forced fleet operators to seek better cost controls. Octane’s localized platform, which includes compliance with regional tax systems and support for multiple energy types, is well-positioned to serve this demand. As electric vehicles become more common and enterprises digitize operations, Octane’s infrastructure could evolve into a standard layer for B2B logistics finance across the region.

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