Kenya - Startup under 3 years old

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Swyng Carpool addresses significant gaps in Kenya's long-distance travel market by offering a secure, reliable, and socially engaging ride-sharing platform. For passengers, the service meets unmet needs by enhancing safety and trust through social network

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

Swyng Carpool addresses significant gaps in Kenya's long-distance travel market by offering a secure, reliable, and socially engaging ride-sharing platform. For passengers, the service meets unmet needs by enhancing safety and trust through social network-based travel with friends or acquaintances and features like an SOS button and real-time GPS tracking. It also provides reliability and convenience, allowing passengers to book rides in advance and receive AI-powered travel recommendations for timely pickups and drop-offs. Additionally, Swyng Carpool offers a more comfortable and personalized travel experience, enabling passengers to specify preferences and travel with fewer people. For car owners, Swyng Carpool provides an opportunity to earn extra income by monetizing empty seats, helping to offset rising fuel and maintenance costs. The platform simplifies ride coordination with easy posting and booking features, ensuring efficient travel arrangements

01.02 Quel est le problème principal que vous essayez de résoudre ?

Travellers suffer severe inconveniences due to delays in public transport caused by: lack of proper aggregation & scheduling of travel, Need for last mile transport We set out to do research among various stakeholders including: passengers, operators & car owners to determine: Extent of the problem Current interventions Limitations of current interventions Unpredictable in availability

01.03 Dites-nous quels sont les principaux avantages et/ou bénéfices de l'utilisation du produit/service fourni par votre startup (au moins 3).

Swyng Carpool is a ride-sharing platform aiming to revolutionize long-distance travel in Kenya. We aim to provide an environment where travelers enjoy a social, safe, reliable and convenient travel experience by reinventing how people commute between cities in Kenya. Strong social element to travelling People feel secure and safe when travelling with friends and people they know People feel free to communicate their preferences and accommodate preferences of others when travelling with friends People do not feel that their private space is intruded if they know each other with the people they are travelling with.

01.04 Veuillez décrire précisément à qui s'adresse le produit/service de votre startup. Quels sont les bénéficiaires visés ?

we have two sets of customers; car owners willing and are looking to offer extra seats i their vehicles and travelers who would want to travel by carpooling option.

01.05 Quand votre entreprise a-t-elle été créée ?

02/02/2023

01.06 Vendez-vous déjà votre produit/service ?

Oui

01.07 Combien y a-t-il de propriétaires de votre entreprise en plus de vous ?

3

01.08 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

1

01.09 Veuillez décrire le profil des autres propriétaires de votre startup (compétences, expérience, etc.).

Bria Kipkirui CEO With a background in electronics design and hardware engineering, Brian's entrepreneurial spirit has led him to co-found a company focused on infrastructure projects, including telecommunications. Victor korir CTO A UC Berkeley graduate in Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences, Victor's software development experience with tech giants like Adobe, Salesforce, and Microsoft brings unparalleled technical prowess. His 4 years in the industry have honed his skills in creating software products for millions of users. Berly Nyajuoga CFO With over 5 years of experience in financial analysis, Beryl's expertise in financial modeling, investment analysis, and financial reporting ensures our financial stability and growth. Her strategic thinking guides our financial decision-making. Kenneth Kibet COO

01.10 Si vous avez un site web, une page sur les médias sociaux (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin...) ou une application, veuillez fournir le(s) lien(s) ici :

https://www.facebook.com/swyngcarpool. https://swyngmobility.com/. https://www.linkedin.com/company/swyng-carpool/

01.11 Quel est le secteur d'activité qui décrit le mieux votre entreprise ?

Industrie (équipements, services commerciaux, logistiques et professionnels, transports)

02.01.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Pas de pauvreté'

5

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

By allowing vehicle owners to offer rides, our startup offers them an opportunity to earn additional income to substitute other sources. Additionally, this encourages financial savings by sharing travel costs by travelers. this can easily be demonstrated by travelers who have used this platform attending events, journeys bring together their resources.

02.02.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Faim Zéro'

2

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.03.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Bonne Santé et Bien Être'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

one of the key selling points of the platform is comfort. this is from the online booking of rides to customized picking and drop off zones. also by avoiding crowded bus stops, travelers get the most ideal and trouble free travel

02.04.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Éducation de Qualité'

4

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.05.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Égalité entre les Sexes'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

the platform does not discriminate against any gender or any other minority groups by encouraging everyone to come onboard. Our marketing campaigns highly encourages everyone to come onboard additionally by maintaining equitable hiring process Swyng has ensured all genders are well represented.

02.06.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Eau Propre et Assainissement'

4

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.07.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Énergie Propre et Abordable'

6

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Swyng carpool aims to reduce the number of cars on our roads, this way we achieve a target of limiting emission gasses to the atmosphere by sharing vehicles.

02.08.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Travail Décent et Croissance Économique'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.08.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.09.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Industrie, Innovation et Infrastructure'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

the platform uses AI to optimize ride recommendations to users that is both drivers and riders which encourages innovation. the eventual goal is to build a social experience around travelers.

02.10.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Réduction des Inégalités'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

we contribute to reduced inequalities by giving travelers access to comfort tat they would have otherwise missed through underfunded and underdeveloped public transport

02.11.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Villes et Communautés Durables'

6

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

our goal to have social experience through travel aims to bring people together. through our social media and chat enabled android app, we encourage our travelers to link app with others to form a community beyond the journey

02.12.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Consommation et Production Responsables'

4

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.13.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Lutte contre les Changements Climatiques'

6

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

we aim to reduce the number of vehicles on our roads and eventually reduce carbon emissions by bringing travelers together.

02.14.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Sous-Marine'

3

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.15.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Terrestre'

3

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.16.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Paix, Justice et Institutions Efficaces'

4

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.17.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Parteneriats pour la Réalisation des Objectifs'

6

02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

by coming to share journeys, riders and drivers have to partner from pickup to destination. we have a vibrant social media engagement and mobile app that primarily aims to bring people together and share costs on the road

06.01 Un grand nombre de clients utilisent déjà un produit/service très similaire au nôtre.

5

06.02 Notre produit/service représente un type de produit/service entièrement nouveau

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.03 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une nouvelle technologie

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

06.04 Notre produit/service est une amélioration d'un produit ou d'un service existant

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.05 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une extension d'une gamme de produits ou de services

6

06.06 Notre produit/service répond à une demande ou à un besoin qui n'a pas été satisfait par d'autres produits/services.

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.07 Notre produit/service est une nouvelle version d'un ancien produit/service

6

06.08 Justification

Unlike traditional carpooling or ride-sharing platforms, Swyng connects users with friends and trusted acquaintances, fostering a sense of community and safety. This social networking aspect of Swyng not only enhances user enjoyment but addresses common concerns around traveling with strangers, creating a more personalized and reassuring travel environment. This innovative approach leverages the natural desire for social interaction, making long-distance travel not just a necessity but a socially enriching experience.

06.09 Analyse compétitive

Public Transport (Matatus and Buses): Strengths: They are widely accessible and cost-effective, serving as the primary mode of transport for the majority of the population. Limitations: Characterized by unpredictable schedules, overcrowding, and often inadequate last-mile connectivity. Safety concerns also arise due to the lack of stringent regulations and overcrowding. Ride-Hailing Services (e.g., Uber, Bolt): Strengths: These services offer more reliable and trackable travel options, improving the convenience and safety aspects. Limitations: They are primarily focused on urban areas, often not suitable for long-distance travel due to higher costs. They also don't address the environmental impact of increased vehicle usage. Informal Carpooling Networks: Strengths: Informal networks, often organized through social connections or ad-hoc arrangements, provide a more cost-effective and community-oriented approach to travel. Limitations: These networks lack formal structure, safety assur

11.05 Menez-vous des actions au sein de votre communauté pour promouvoir le rôle des femmes entrepreneurs ?