Tanzania - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Msosidrop is a Tanzania-based business that operates an online food ordering and food delivery service, providing fast and high-quality service from the best local restaurants in Tanzania.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Msosidrop is a Tanzania-based technology platform connecting people with their neighborhood's' restaurants and stores. Customers place orders on the Msosidrop app and we help restaurants and stores simplify on-demand delivery. As a food delivery platform, Msosidrop aims to empower local economies by providing a reliable and affordable food delivery platform for the community in Tanzania. Our mission is to connect customers with local restaurants and help them prosper while creating employment opportunities for drivers in our communities. We are committed to enhancing the customer experience by providing a convenient and user-friendly platform that facilitates growth for our communities. Our vision is to become the leading food delivery service provider in Tanzania.

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

The main problem we are trying to solve is on-demand delivery.  Most of the restaurants are facing difficulty reaching customers due to a lack of transportation devices. So we can help those restaurants. 

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

1. Msosidrop prioritizes quality, convenience, and user-friendly technology to enhance the customer experience. 2. Msosidrop offers competitive pricing for its food delivery services, ensuring customer affordability. 3. Msosidrop operates primarily through its mobile app, making it easily accessible to customers across Tanzania. 4. Msosidrop employs various marketing and promotional strategies to create awareness and attract customers.

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

We aim to serve people who are: 1. Office workers. 2. College students. 3. Retailers. 4. City guests.

01.05 When was your company established?

2023-03-21

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.)

1. Gideon is a skilled solution architect and data analyst with over ten years of experience delivering innovative solutions that meet business requirements by balancing user experience, technology, and business needs.

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

https://msosidrop.co.tz/

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

d) Primary commodities (food, drink, household and personal products)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

We are contributing in eradicating poverty by creating many employments to the youth who are acting as couriers in food delivery.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

1. We are making donations to various orphanage centers and groups. 2. We make sure our service is more affordable so that we can reach as many people as possible.

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

Food quality is our priority in our business. So we insure every restaurant we partner with has quality food and customer service.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

We encourage our employees to upgrade their education and knowledge skills so that they can serve our customers well.

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

We empower women by prioritizing them in our recruitment process.

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

6

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

6

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

prioritizing decent work and fostering economic growth benefits the employees but also has an impact on the community and economy

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

it is the key to driving growth , staying competitive and building a strong foundation for long term success

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

it promotes fairness and inclusivity but also drives innovation and enhances employee morale

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

sustainable cities and communities are vital, as it provide a conducive environment for growth and innovation

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

it helps minimize waste reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable business practices

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

5

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

We encourage our couriers to use electric bicycles in the delivery process.

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

4

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

3

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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.

5

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

4

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.

2

06.08 Justification for my startup

our current service has been in the market for about 5 years and its similar doordash which was founded in 2013

06.09 Competitive Analysis

1. Piki Tanazania ( we are better than piki when it comes to delivery speed and user interface) 2. Duka direct ( we engage in medium and local restaurants more than duka direct)

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