Cameroon - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Spreeloop is a tech company that aims to transform African interactions through digitalization.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Spreeloop Place is a platform that connects partner restaurants, hotels, local businesses, delivery people, and customers to manage orders securely within the application. Our platform stands out from competitors because we use microservices to automate the end-to-end execution of an order, which makes scaling up the solution easy. We develop the platform 100% in-house, which allows us to adapt to the needs of our target populations and provide a completely secure user experience. Additionally, our platform can operate as restaurant software, allowing customers to place orders and track their progress within the application while providing valuable statistics for the restaurant.

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

The main problem Spreeloop is trying to solve is the lack of efficient and secure order management systems for businesses in Cameroon and the broader Central African region. Spreeloop Place addresses this issue by providing a comprehensive platform that connects partner restaurants, hotels, local businesses, delivery personnel, and customers, facilitating the seamless management of orders within the application. Furthermore, Spreeloop aims to leverage its in-house technical expertise to empower local employees in Cameroon by providing them with better opportunities to succeed in the tech industry. By enhancing the skills and knowledge of the local workforce, Spreeloop contributes to elevating the region's tech level and improving the community's quality of life. In essence, Spreeloop is not only solving the immediate problem of inefficient order management but also addressing broader socio-economic challenges by creating employment opportunities and fostering technological

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

1) Smooth Order Taking: Staff can use our app to take and customize orders efficiently, ensuring customer satisfaction. 2) Fast and Trackable Delivery: Manage deliveries quickly and reliably with real-time tracking for customers. 3) Comprehensive Order Management: Centralized system to handle orders from creation to delivery, with detailed performance reports. 4) Simplified Billing: Automatically generate and print detailed invoices with easy access to financial information. 5) Menu and Special Offers Management: Easily update menus and add special offers with attractive images and descriptions. 6) Promotion of Your Establishment: Increase visibility through influencer partnerships, targeted ads, and recommendation features. 7) Dedicated Customer Support: 24/7 support for questions and issue resolution, ensuring an optimal customer experience. 8) Secure and Automated Payment: Secure payment via OM or MOMO with a comprehensive view of revenues to simplify accounting.

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

Our startup's product, Spreeloop Place, aims to serve hotels, restaurants, local businesses, delivery personnel, and customers in Cameroon. The targeted beneficiaries are: 1) Hotels and Restaurants: They benefit from streamlined order management, efficient delivery tracking, comprehensive billing, and menu management, which enhances operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. 2) Local Businesses: They gain increased visibility and promotional opportunities, helping them grow and compete in the digital economy. 3) Delivery Personnel: They benefit from real-time tracking and reliable delivery management, which makes their jobs easier and more efficient. 4) Customers: They enjoy a seamless and customizable ordering experience, real-time delivery tracking, and secure, automated payment options. 5) Local Workforce: The platform also aims to empower local employees by providing tech skill development opportunities, contributing to socio-economic growth in the region.

01.05 When was your company established?

2022-01-01

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

3

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.)

Kongpinda Patrick: Role: Co-Founder Patrick is a technical lead with over a decade of software development experience. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering from Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal in 2012. At Spreeloop, Patrick oversees product development to ensure high-quality standards, focusing on scalability using GCP serverless offerings and microservices. He has established continuous testing and delivery pipelines to ensure consistent and reliable improvements. Wamba Gilles Madi: Role: Co-Founder Gilles has over seven years of experience in machine learning and data science, with a PhD in machine learning for energy consumption optimization. At Spreeloop, Gilles leads the machine learning strategy, ensuring GDPR-compliant data usage and developing predictive models and recommendation systems to enhance services for customers and partner merchants.

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

https://spreeloop.com/

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

6

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

Spreeloop Place alleviates poverty through several key initiatives: 1) Empowering Local Workforce: By providing job opportunities and tech training, Spreeloop Place empowers local employees in Cameroon, offering stable income and enhancing their skills. 2) Supporting Local Businesses: The platform helps local hotels, restaurants, and businesses grow through efficient order management, delivery, and promotion, leading to higher revenues and job creation. 3) Economic Growth: Spreeloop Place stimulates economic activity by creating a connected and efficient business ecosystem that benefits the broader community. 4) Affordable Services: The platform offers affordable services for small businesses, enabling them to compete with larger corporations and reducing economic disparities. 5) Education and Skill Development: In-house development and local workforce training uplift the community by improving employability and income potential.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

6

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

Spreeloop Place contributes to the Zero Hunger goal by streamlining order and delivery processes, ensuring efficient food distribution and reducing waste. It supports local food businesses by boosting their revenue and capacity, making affordable services accessible to small vendors. This enables them to thrive and compete, ensuring a diverse and plentiful food supply. By creating job opportunities and providing training, Spreeloop improves local communities' economic stability and food security. The platform connects restaurants directly with consumers, promoting local agriculture and enhancing food security. Additionally, it ensures reliable food delivery to underserved areas, stimulates local economies, encourages sustainable practices, and provides valuable customer insights to help businesses meet community food needs. These efforts collectively reduce hunger and enhance food access in the region.

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

5

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

Spreeloop Place contributes to Good Health and Well-Being by ensuring food safety through partnerships with reputable local businesses, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses. It promotes healthy food options, making nutritious choices accessible. The platform enhances access to fresh, healthy meals, especially in areas with limited options, and ensures prompt delivery to maintain nutritional value. Job creation and economic stability through the platform improve access to better healthcare and nutrition. Educational resources on the platform promote healthier eating habits. Community engagement and support for local businesses foster social well-being. The convenience and efficiency of Spreeloop Place reduce stress related to meal planning, contributing to better mental health. Spreeloop Place promotes good health by ensuring safe, nutritious food, supporting local economies, and providing health education.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

Spreeloop ensures inclusive and equitable quality education by providing accessible learning opportunities for all users. Through its platform, Spreeloop offers training and skill development programs tailored to employees and partners, regardless of background or location. These initiatives empower individuals to enhance their skills and knowledge, promoting lifelong learning. Spreeloop also hires interns from various universities nationwide every trimester, providing valuable hands-on experience and educational opportunities. By prioritizing accessibility and inclusivity in its learning initiatives, Spreeloop promotes equal education and lifelong learning opportunities for all users.

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

6

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

Spreeloop achieves gender equality and empowers all women and girls by fostering an inclusive work environment. With at least one woman in every department, Spreeloop ensures diverse representation and opportunities for women to thrive in various roles. Additionally, the company prioritizes equal pay and advancement opportunities for all employees, regardless of gender. By actively promoting gender diversity and inclusion across all levels of the organization, Spreeloop contributes to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 5, ensuring gender equality and empowering women and girls.

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

4

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

4

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

6

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

Spreeloop Place promotes sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth by empowering local businesses in Cameroon through digitalization. Our all-in-one platform enhances efficiency for partner restaurants, hotels, and local businesses by streamlining order management, delivery, and customer interactions. By developing our platform in-house, we create job opportunities and boost technical skills within the community. Spreeloop Place facilitates productive employment and decent work by providing a secure and scalable system that allows businesses to thrive and expand, contributing to the broader economic development of the Central African region.

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

6

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

Spreeloop Place builds resilient infrastructure by providing a robust, scalable platform for restaurants, hotels, and local businesses in Cameroon, leveraging microservices to automate order management and delivery. By developing the platform entirely in-house, Spreeloop fosters innovation and enhances local technical expertise, offering employment opportunities and improving the tech skills of local employees. Our inclusive approach ensures that even small businesses benefit from advanced digital tools, promoting sustainable industrialization. Through secure and efficient operations, we aim to elevate the local tech industry, contributing to the region's broader economic growth and resilience.

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

4

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

6

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

Spreeloop Place makes cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable by providing a comprehensive digital platform that enhances local businesses' efficiency and connectivity. Our application enables seamless order management and secure payments, promoting safety and resilience in urban operations. We foster economic inclusivity and growth by supporting local restaurants, hotels, and delivery services. Our in-house development ensures adaptability to local needs, enhancing sustainability. Furthermore, by creating job opportunities and improving tech skills within the community, we contribute to the long-term resilience and inclusivity of cities and settlements in the Central African region.

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

5

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

Using a circular economy approach, Spreeloop Place ensures sustainable consumption and production patterns. Our platform optimizes order management and delivery for restaurants, hotels, and local businesses, reducing waste and inefficiencies. By digitizing operations, we minimize paper usage and streamline processes, contributing to resource conservation. Our microservices architecture allows for scalable and adaptable solutions, promoting efficient resource utilization. We empower the community to innovate and sustain eco-friendly practices by fostering local talent and enhancing technical skills. This holistic approach supports a circular economy, ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns in Cameroon and beyond.

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

5

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

Spreeloop Place takes urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts by promoting sustainable business practices and reducing carbon footprints. Our digital platform minimizes the need for physical resources, cutting down on paper waste and reducing emissions through optimized delivery routes. Developing our in-house technology fosters local innovation and empowers communities to adopt eco-friendly solutions. Additionally, our efficient microservices architecture ensures resource optimization and scalability. Through these efforts, Spreeloop Place contributes to mitigating climate change by fostering a culture of sustainability and environmental responsibility in Cameroon and the Central African region.

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

3

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

Spreeloop Place promotes the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems by fostering digitalization, reducing the need for paper, and minimizing waste in local business operations. Our platform streamlines order management and delivery processes, decreasing the environmental impact. Developing our technology in-house encourages local innovation, reducing dependency on resource-intensive practices. Our commitment to sustainability extends to efficient resource use and promoting eco-friendly practices among our partners. By enhancing local technical skills and job opportunities, we also support the community in adopting sustainable management practices, contributing to forest conservation, combating desertification, and halting biodiversity loss.

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

5

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

Spreeloop Place promotes peaceful and inclusive societies by empowering local businesses and communities through digitalization. Our platform enhances efficiency, fosters economic growth, and creates job opportunities, contributing to social stability. By providing secure and transparent order management and payment systems, we ensure accountability and trust among users. Furthermore, Spreeloop Place's focus on adaptability and user needs fosters effective and inclusive institutions, promoting equitable access to economic opportunities and contributing to sustainable development and justice for all.

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

5

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

Spreeloop Place strengthens the means of implementation and revitalizes the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development by fostering local innovation and enhancing technical skills in Cameroon. Our in-house developed platform empowers local businesses, creating job opportunities and promoting economic growth. We facilitate seamless collaboration and resource sharing by connecting restaurants, hotels, and delivery services through a secure and efficient system. Our commitment to sustainability and community development aligns with global goals, fostering partnerships that support inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Spreeloop Place’s scalable and adaptable solutions contribute to a resilient global network, driving collective progress toward sustainable development.

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

5

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.

5

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.

6

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

6

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

5

06.08 Justification for my startup

Our product, Spreeloop Place, is designed to cater to a large number of customers who already use similar platforms for managing orders, deliveries, and customer interactions. However, it also represents an entirely new type of service by integrating microservices to automate end-to-end execution, making it highly scalable and efficient. As a new technology, our platform offers unique features like real-time tracking and comprehensive data analytics, improving existing solutions. It can be described as an extension of the existing range of products by offering enhanced capabilities tailored to the needs of restaurants, hotels, and local businesses. Our service addresses a demand for secure, efficient, and adaptable management tools that have not been fully satisfied by other products. Essentially, Spreeloop Place is a new version of traditional order and delivery management systems, refined with advanced technology and a deep understanding of local market needs.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Our main potential competitors in the food delivery market in Cameroon are Chrono Foods, Tchop and Shop, and Gozem. What sets Spreeloop Place apart is our unique approach to digitalization and comprehensive service offerings. Unlike our competitors, Spreeloop Place uses microservices to automate the end-to-end execution of orders, ensuring scalability and efficiency. Our platform is developed entirely in-house, allowing us to tailor solutions specifically to the needs of our local market. This results in a secure, adaptable, and user-friendly experience for restaurants, hotels, local businesses, and customers. Additionally, our commitment to community development and sustainability differentiates us. We focus on enhancing the technical skills of local employees, creating job opportunities, and supporting the local economy by sourcing products and materials locally. Our platform also provides valuable analytics for businesses, helping them improve their operations and customer service.

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

Yes, we are actively initiating actions within our community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs. At Spreeloop, we recognize the importance of gender diversity and empowerment in driving sustainable development. We organize workshops and training sessions specifically designed to support and inspire women in the tech industry. Additionally, we collaborate with local organizations to create networking opportunities and mentorship programs for female entrepreneurs. By fostering an inclusive environment and providing the necessary resources and support, we aim to encourage more women to pursue entrepreneurial ventures and contribute to the growth of the local economy.