South Africa - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Prelude Logistics Project is a project that has been underway since 2021 August. Prelude Logistics is a registered logistics company with the CIPC. Prelude Logistics is a logistics company that looks to operate in South Africa transporting dry bulk etc

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Prelude Logistics is a startup Logistics company that hasn’t operated since date of registration with CIPC in August 2021. Prelude Logistics is logistics company looking to provide logistics solutions for South Africa. Prelude Logistics is mainly focused on logistics delivery using truck tractors and side-tippers. Prelude Logistics also looks at combating youth unemployment by employing personnel under the age of 35. Prelude Logistics also looks at assisting the supply chain of South Africa which is currently facing challenges with regarding railway infrastructure. Therefore Prelude Logistics then provides an alternative solution which contributes to the country’s economic growth.

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

Prelude Logistics is solving South Africa’s problem regarding railway infrastructure. Prelude Logistics provides an alternative solution by using Road freight to contribute to the country’s economic growth.

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

Affordable transport solutions are offered by Prelude Logistics. Combating Youth Unemployment in South Africa. Goods are efficiently transported to various destinations.

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

Prelude Logistics is aiming to serve Mines, quarries, farmers, construction companies and Logistics service providers.

01.05 When was your company established?

2021-08-07

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

No

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

0

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.)

No other owners

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

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

c) Industry (equipment, commercial, logistical and professional services, transport)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

Prelude Logistics firsts aims at combating Youth Unemployment in SA. Employment of personal under the age of 35 will contribute significantly towards the standard of living of the employees which creates a ripple effect on businesses and other industries, individuals and small businesses.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

Prelude Logistics looks to employ individuals under the age of 35 and compensate well the Employees for the services rendered.

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

Employees of Prelude Logistics will be compensated for their services rendered which will then improve the standard of living for the employees creating a good environment for employees to be healthy and well.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

2

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

3

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

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

Employees at Prelude Logistics will be provided with decent and efficient equipment which allows drivers and other employees to flourish under provided working conditions. Prelude Logistics will definitely drive economic growth in SA as logistics is an important component in keeping South Africa’s economy thriving

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

3

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

3

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

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

Prelude Logistics Will be contributing to cities and communities by delivering goods and minerals In time and efficiently which contributes to the economies of the cities and communities.

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

2

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

2

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

2

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

4

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

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

2

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

4

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

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

4

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

3

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Main potential companies are companies that already exist within the boundaries of South Africa. What makes Prelude Logistics stand out is the way in which systems will be developed internally for the company and also the type of equipment used will also benefit Prelude Logistics immensely in terms of making the company stand out.

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