Spiro$18M
Spiro builds electric motorcycles and operates a battery-swapping network for riders across African markets.
Startup Funding News
New startup rounds, lead investors and the businesses behind the funding.
7 rounds · $391.8M disclosed · $45M median
| Company | Amount | Stage / sector | Lead investor | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spiro Spiro builds electric motorcycles and operates a battery-swapping network for riders across African markets. | $18M | Undisclosed Mobility | — | |
| Spiro Spiro builds electric motorcycles and operates a battery-swapping network for riders across African markets. | $55M | Undisclosed Mobility | — | |
| Spiro Spiro builds electric motorcycles and operates a battery-swapping network for riders across African markets. | $215M | Undisclosed Mobility | — | |
| Spiro Spiro builds electric motorcycles and operates a battery-swapping network for riders across African markets. | $50M | Undisclosed Mobility | Afreximbank, Africa Go Green Fund | |
| Sleek EV Sleek EV manufactures connected electric scooters and operates charging infrastructure in Thailand, linking vehicle hardware to a rider app. | $8.5M | Series A Mobility | KYMCO Capital | |
| GoCab GoCab finances vehicles for gig workers through drive-to-own plans, combining credit, fleet management and structured ownership. | $45M | Seed Fintech | E3 Capital, Janngo Capital | |
| GIN e-bikes GIN e-bikes sells electric bicycles and operates PLUTO, a subscription rental service for delivery riders and commuters that includes maintenance and accessories. | £186K | Undisclosed Mobility | — |
Spiro$55M
Spiro builds electric motorcycles and operates a battery-swapping network for riders across African markets.
Spiro$215M
Spiro builds electric motorcycles and operates a battery-swapping network for riders across African markets.
Spiro$50M
Spiro builds electric motorcycles and operates a battery-swapping network for riders across African markets.
Afreximbank, Africa Go Green Fund
Sleek EV$8.5M
Sleek EV manufactures connected electric scooters and operates charging infrastructure in Thailand, linking vehicle hardware to a rider app.
KYMCO Capital
GoCab$45M
GoCab finances vehicles for gig workers through drive-to-own plans, combining credit, fleet management and structured ownership.
E3 Capital, Janngo Capital
GIN e-bikes£186K
GIN e-bikes sells electric bicycles and operates PLUTO, a subscription rental service for delivery riders and commuters that includes maintenance and accessories.
02 / Perspective
Reports & briefings
monthly briefing
September 2026 Startup Funding Report
74 sourced rounds, with company profiles and participating investors.
weekly briefing
Sep 21 – 27, 2026 Startup Funding Weekly
27 sourced rounds, with company profiles and participating investors.
weekly briefing
Sep 14 – 20, 2026 Startup Funding Weekly
5 sourced rounds, with company profiles and participating investors.
03 / Investors
Active investors
| Investor | Rounds | Led | Recent investments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01Lightspeed Venture Partners | 22 | 5 | Temporal TechnologiesNeko Health |
| 02Andreessen Horowitz | 21 | 7 | ArmadinEliseAI |
| 03Index Ventures | 20 | 6 | Temporal TechnologiesMistral AI |
| 04General Catalyst | 20 | 1 | General IntuitionDwelly |