Tunisia - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Our app, CarNet, helps vehicle drivers who want to effortlessly manage their vehicle needs. It simplifies storing maintenance and expenses data, tracks it with notifications and alerts, and connects users to the right mechanic, all in one digital place.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

CarNet is a one stop shop that helps vehicle owners streamline the management of the technical, legal and operational needs of their vehicles by connecting them to the local service providers using AI. Every vehicle is having it's profile, the sstem will enable collecting data from the vehicle, vehicle owner, vehilce drivers and all services providers serving the vehicle, Data will be the essence of targeted services as per every vehicle in the platfrom, which will allow to enable intelligence that may serve autonomous vehicles and helps innovate in the future of vehicles maintenances in mobilty 4.0 ecosystem and auto driving vehciles.

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

Young vehicle owners are not trained to manage their vehicles, explore their needs and process their technical requirements; supporting them to manage their vehilces, explore legal papers needed to drive legally and safely, and most importantly connect them to the skilled well evaluated service providers is our goal.

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

Stress free management of the vehilces, Our Techline services will make sure to explain and connect you with the right problem solver Save vehicle management time, our VIP services will take care of your vehilces Save vehicle expenses and optimize budgets, our services allows to benchmark and compare local service providers pricings and recommends the right service provider per the available budget CarNet will allow a mindset shift in vehicle usage to help creating a common maturity on the vehciles impact on the environement. Our paltform helps ensurance companies to push towards the Net Zero objectives Our platform allows financial institutions to provide specific fintech services to our customers

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

Our platform will mainly serve vehicle owners, classic customers B2C, comapnies managing fleets B2B and Governement fleets B2G. Multiple services will be available in our paltform, Service providers will have support services available in our platform to help them improve the quality of their services and increase their availabilties, Service providers will need to subscribe in our SaaS platform in order to have access to our customer base

01.05 When was your company established?

2022-03-11

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

2

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

1

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

Nabil Ben Nasrallah has 10 years' experience in the Information Technology management and delivery and will serve as CEO. Wissem Mazgou has 10 years' experience in IT products deployments and technology management and will serve as CTO. Sana Balti has 4 years of experience in digital marketing and communication and will serve as CMO. She has worked with startups at the largest accelerator in the world and has expertise in management and strategy.

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

https://www.carnet.tn

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

Other: AutoTech

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

5

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

Since mechanics are part of Carnet's ecosystem, we aim to support local shops by enhancing the quality of their services, which will attract more customers. We achieve this by partnering with banks to provide financial aid or loans to these shops

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

5

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

We prioritize working with quality mechanics. To achieve this, we continually invest in improving their skills, which is also their demand. This is why CarNet aims to create educational programs to keep its ecosystem of mechanics at the forefront of their field

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

Carnet's culture is built on diversity and inclusivity, with a team that includes both women and men. Recognizing the discrimination that women often face in the tech industry, we are committed to creating an environment where our female employees feel appreciated and supported. To reinforce this commitment, we have introduced special holidays on Tunisia's Women's Day to celebrate and honor their contributions. This initiative is part of our broader effort to ensure gender equality and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. From a buisness perspective we help service providers to work on gendre equality and hire more women in their staff team and we are now collaborting and helping women entrepreneurs to get to the top of the list of our best services providers as part of our startegy to help women vehcile owners to find women experts and mechnos when needed

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

3

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

CarNet offers a compelling Employee Value Proposition. We've partnered with university students to co-create our MVP, providing an inclusive and supportive environment that nurtures their potential. Our interns received fair compensation for their work and access to essential resources, such as certifications, training, and team-building activities, to enhance their skills. Even previous employees stay connected, offering ongoing support whenever it's needed.

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

6

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

CarNet's greatest strength lies in its commitment to technological innovation. We allocate substantial resources to leverage AWS, ensuring that our services deliver a smooth and efficient customer experience. Additionally, we take pride in our role as industry pioneers in the Tunisian market, offering customers a holistic digital solution that simplifies vehicle management into a single platform. Through the integration of AI technology, we optimize and streamline processes, enabling vehicle owners to significantly reduce the time and effort spent on managing their vehicles. This approach not only enhances convenience but also empowers our users to stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital landscape.

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

6

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

At Carnet, we believe in providing equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of their location. If you have the potential, you can join our mission. Our goal is to invest in integrating more local shops into our ecosystem, giving them an opportunity similar to that of larger franchises. This initiative not only fosters inclusivity but also promotes equality in the market, ensuring that all businesses, regardless of size, have a fair chance to thrive and contribute to our shared success

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

5

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

Carnet's mission is aligned with the concept of smart cities, focusing on enhancing vehicle ownership experiences through digitalization and accessibility. Our platform aims to streamline vehicle management, making it easier and more convenient for users. One of our key features allows users to securely share data with other drivers, ensuring accessibility and collaboration among vehicle owners. By promoting digitalization and data sharing, Carnet contributes to the Sustainable Cities and Communities goal by fostering a more connected and efficient transportation ecosystem, ultimately leading to reduced congestion, improved resource utilization, and enhanced overall sustainability within urban areas

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

At Carnet, our primary focus is on reducing the carbon footprint through streamlined vehicle maintenance management. We understand that maintaining vehicles can be challenging, so we strive to make it easier for users. By encouraging regular vehicle checks and providing tools to simplify maintenance tasks, Carnet actively contributes to reducing the carbon footprint associated with inefficient vehicle operations. Our goal is to promote environmentally responsible practices and make a meaningful impact on climate action through our platform.

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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.

6

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

5

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

4

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

6

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

5

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

4

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

5

06.08 Justification for my startup

Our startup envisions creating a product/service that builds on existing concepts but introduces significant improvements and innovations. We acknowledge that there are already many customers using similar products/services (06.01 - 6), which highlights a mature market. However, our approach represents an enhancement of these existing solutions (06.04 - 6), leveraging advanced features and better user experiences. While our product/service is not entirely new (06.02 - 5) or a groundbreaking new technology (06.03 - 4), it does extend the range of available products/services (06.05 - 5) by integrating functionalities that cater to unmet user needs. Although it is not a completely new solution (06.06 - 4), our product/service can be seen as a new version of an old concept (06.07 - 5), incorporating modern technology and user-centric design to deliver superior value. By focusing on continuous improvement and user feedback, we ensure our product/service remains relevant and innovative, pr

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Carnet faces competition from a mix of local and international players offering similar services, with each competitor having specific strengths and weaknesses. However, Carnet stands out by prioritizing local mechanics and shops through financial partnerships, enhancing service quality, and offering comprehensive features like maintenance recommendations, scheduling, expense tracking, and multi-driver access. These factors give Carnet a competitive edge and differentiate it from other players in the market.

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

I have organized a series of events that showcases female founders and VCs with Founder Institute.