Kenya - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Nauli is a technological solution that is aiming to streamline collection of fares, parcel and luggage fees in the public service vehicle sector within the East Africa market. It also has a booking module to increase cuatomers convenience and e receipting

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

At Inspire Hub Limited, we specialize in providing cutting-edge IT solutions and strategic business consultancy services to help businesses thrive in the digital age. Our dedicated team is committed to delivering tailored solutions that drive growth, efficiency, and success. Inspire Hub Limited As one of the leading Technology companies in Kenya. We help companies and established brands re-imagine their business by building impactful digital engineering products and services. Our Vision To provide clients with easy to use and simplified management tools and payments solutions for their day to day work. Our Mission To be a global leader in provision of digital and innovative management and payment solutions to our clients in making work easier.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

1. Management of most of the vehicles within the sector is not yet digitalized, this is due to slow adoption of technology by owners and also saccos in automating revenue collection and expense recording through digital platforms. 2. There is high rate of swindling funds within this sector due to manual or no records of transactions. 4. Its not easy to appraise a staff based on information that is available since it is scattered or its not there at all. 5. For owners who have parcels office and luggage section it’s also difficult to know exactly how many parcels or luggage were send since there is no oversight on the same and chances of collusion can happen if there is no strict enforcement on the company policy or if there are no policies. 6. For vehicles owners or saccos who have at one point adopted technology in their payments, there has been cases of unreliable support from vendors.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your startup provides (at least 3).

1. There will be improved cash flow for the investors in this industry. 2. There will be increased transparency in the human resource of companies in this sector. 3. Transactions will be more effective and the process of receipting more efficient. 4. This will lead to more productivity due to faster processes which saves time. 5. The management will have instant reports and insights which will save their time. 6. Decision making will be easier as all the data will be in one place and with better insights. 7. Generally, the operational costs will reduce as it will be easier to identify areas to cut cost and costs to avoid. 8. Doing advertisement campaigns through use of BULK SMS service will generally enhance the company brand and trust in the market. 9. There will be general improvement in customer service, trust and satisfaction by use of this platform.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your startup’s product/service is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

Channels of delivery of the solution Nauli is inform of an android mobile application service and also in form of web app solution tailored to various users in the sector. AS A MOBILE APP. We came up with mobile app to be used by the conductor, parcel and luggage manager tailored to their day-to-day activities that involves collection of fares, printing receipts, confirming M-PESA payments and referencing transactions that have been made. Users: 1. Conductor 2. Enforcement staff 3. Parcel Manager 4. Luggage Manager 5. Office(Owners and manage) This is the web-based application tailored for the owners of the vehicles and staff in their management that may be given authority to access the information. Through this module the users are able to view all the transactions that are flowing from the field activities of conductors, parcel and luggage managers from anywhere in the country. b) This module has advanced reporting and data consolidation features that is tailored to make work easier

01.05 When was your company established?

2023-03-14

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

1

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

0

01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)

BIT, CPA 6

01.10 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link(s) here:

https://nauli.co.ke/

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

h) IT (digital services, equipment and software)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

This ensures more youths are employed curbing the threat of unemployment

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

By technology hunger threat will be minimised since people can put a plate in their table

02.03.01 My startup contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup

Minimising use of paperwork through e reciepting and digital management solutions are a good effect on wellbeing and safety.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

People will learn on new technologies, through the digital management solutions

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

The transport industry is in record as an industry with few women, through technological solutions women can work since its just a click of a button.

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

Reduced pollution through less on no paperwork

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

No carbon pollution

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

digital solutions all accross the industry

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

Nauli is a digital management solution

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

Women can enter the industry freely without descrimination since they only need the machines operation skills.

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

Our startup is based in a local town in kenya, aiming that the solutions will make it grow to an international city.

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

Our startup integrates sustainability metrics and reporting into your operations, such as tracking carbon emissions, waste reduction targets, and social impact indicators, by measuring and disclosing our environmental and social performance, we demonstrate transparency and accountability while inspiring others to adopt similar practices.

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

Awareness and Education: Our startup plays an active role in raising awareness about climate change, advocating for climate action, and providing educational resources on sustainable practices by empowering individuals, businesses, and communities with knowledge and tools to make informed decisions and take climate-friendly decision. Collaboration and Partnerships: Our startup actively collaborates with other organizations, research institutions, or government agencies working towards climate action by sharing expertise, resources, and working together on innovative solutions.

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

Through partneships with relevant water authorities in the region

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

5

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

Collaboration and Partnerships: Our startup actively collaborates with other organizations, NGOs, research institutions, and government agencies working towards Life on Land goals, thus our contribution to collective efforts. By pooling resources, sharing knowledge, and fostering partnerships, we amplify the impact of your individual actions and contribute to broader initiatives focused on preserving and restoring terrestrial ecosystems.

02.16.01 My startup contributes to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

When jobs are created, there are few crimes in the societies.

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

4

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

I partner with matatu owners and people in the transport industry to gain much of the industry knowledge

06.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

2

06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.

6

06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.

6

06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.

2

06.05 The product/service could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

2

06.06 The product/service responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.

3

06.08 Justification for my startup

Many reports in each and every section User interface and functionality all in one platiform Ease in customization

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Diverse reporting and analytics ease to use and navigate many users in one platiform intergation with various payment methods

11.05 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

we are contributing to this cause through initiatives such as providing educational resources, mentorship programs, and promoting diversity in webapp and mobile app creation and development.