POZI Gets $755K in Reportedly Gabon’s First Foreign VC Deal

BREAKING NEWSOctober 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM UTC

TLDR

POZI, a Gabonese telematics and fleet management startup, has raised EUR 650,000 ($755,000)
The deal is believed to be the first time a Gabonese tech startup has attracted foreign venture capital investment
The funds will fuel regional expansion, beginning with Ivory Coast, as POZI targets connecting 35,000 vehicles across 10 African markets by 2030

POZI, a Gabonese telematics and fleet management startup, has raised EUR 650,000 ($755,000), a deal believed to be the first time a Gabonese tech startup has attracted foreign venture capital investment.

Founded in Libreville in 2020, POZI has built an AI-powered platform that goes beyond traditional vehicle tracking, using predictive analytics to anticipate mechanical failures, reduce operating costs, and enhance road safety. The startup currently manages over 2,500 connected vehicles, serving a mix of national transport operators and multinationals.

The round was led by Saviu Ventures, with participation from Emsy Capital and legal advisory from Chazai Wamba. The funds will fuel regional expansion, beginning with Ivory Coast, as POZI targets connecting 35,000 vehicles across 10 African markets by 2030.

“This funding marks a major milestone not just for POZI, but for Gabon’s entire tech ecosystem,” said Loïc Kapitho, co-founder and CEO. “It shows that Gabonese startups can win the trust of international investors and pursue ambitious regional growth.”

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Key Takeaways

POZI’s $755,000 raise is a historic moment for Gabon’s nascent startup scene, signaling the country’s emergence on Africa’s VC map. The deal highlights growing investor appetite for AI-driven mobility and logistics solutions across Francophone Africa — a sector long dominated by players in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. Saviu Ventures’ involvement also reinforces the rise of Francophone-focused VC funds seeking underpenetrated opportunities in Central Africa. For POZI, the capital provides both validation and strategic lift to expand into Côte d’Ivoire, a key regional logistics hub. More broadly, the transaction could unlock visibility for Gabonese innovators, attracting follow-on investment into transport tech, IoT, and sustainability-driven ventures across the CEMAC region.

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