Lori Systems
Overview
Lori Systems is a logistics company operating in Uganda, providing on-demand logistics and trucking marketplaces that connect shippers to transportation, aiming to reduce costs and improve efficiency in the logistics sector. The company was founded in 2016 by Josh Sandler, Jean-Claude Homawoo, and Ernest Gichini Ngaruiya. Lori Systems offers a platform that matches cargo owners with trusted transporters to move cargo efficiently across Africa. Their platform combines technology and customer service to guarantee transport rates, cargo safety, and reliability. The company has expanded its operations to several African countries, including Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. Lori Systems has secured funding from various investors, including Google, which invested in the company in 2022 to support its expansion across the continent. The company has also partnered with Imperial Logistics to enhance Africa's road freight industry through digital innovation. Lori Systems has been recognized for its growth and impact in the logistics sector, being ranked as Africa's seventh fastest-growing company by the Financial Times. The company's mission is to lower the cost of goods in Africa by efficiently managing logistics with technology and services, aiming to build the most cost-effective logistics company in the world. Lori Systems operates in multiple African countries, including Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Ghana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Angola, Cote d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Senegal, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Mauritius. The company's platform connects cargo owners with transporters, providing solutions to efficiently manage cargo and digitize all transport operations from sourcing to documentation and payments. Lori Systems has been recognized for its growth and impact in the logistics sector, being ranked as Africa's seventh fastest-growing company by the Financial Times. The company's mission is to lower the cost of goods in Africa by efficiently managing logistics with technology and services, aiming to build the most cost-effective logistics company in the world.
Investment Focus
- Focus on logistics and transportation sectors
- Interest in expanding operations across Africa
- Commitment to technological innovation in logistics
- Experience in managing large-scale logistics operations
- Ability to provide strategic guidance and support
- Willingness to collaborate with existing management team
- Alignment with Lori Systems' mission and values
- Capacity to add value beyond capital investment
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What sectors does Lori Systems invest in?
Lori Systems invests in Financial Services, Technology, Energy, Retail, Agriculture and E-commerce, and is based in Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya. Lori Systems is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Lori Systems invest at?
Lori Systems backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO and Buyout, writing cheques of 500K - 30M.
Which regions does Lori Systems invest in?
Lori Systems invests across Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Rwanda.
Who are the partners at Lori Systems?
Team members listed for Lori Systems include Tomilade Arowosegbe (Chief of Staff) and Pedro Faria (Head Of Product & Engineering (Fractional)).
What companies has Lori Systems invested in?
Lori Systems's portfolio includes Lori Systems.
How do I contact Lori Systems?
Lori Systems's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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