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Vehicle subscription and financing platform for drivers.

Lagos, NigeriaFounded 2015Transportation
Valuation $100–500M Latest valuation · 2026
Headcount 1–2k Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About MAX

MAX, formerly known as Max.ng, is a technology-driven company focused on solving mobility challenges across Africa. Founded in 2015 by Adetayo Bamiduro and Chinedu Azodoh, two MIT alumni, the company started as a last-mile delivery service in Lagos, Nigeria, before evolving its business model. The founders leveraged their combined experience in e-commerce, cloud computing, management consulting, and investment banking to create a platform that initially aimed to shorten delivery times from days to hours.

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The company operates a comprehensive platform that provides commercial drivers with access to vehicle subscriptions, financing, insurance, and other support services. Its core offering is a rent-to-own model that allows drivers to acquire vehicles, including electric models, with no collateral and flexible terms. This model is designed to empower mobility entrepreneurs by helping them increase their earnings and achieve vehicle ownership. The platform serves a wide range of clients, from individual drivers of motorcycles and tricycles to enterprise customers in logistics and mobility services. MAX's business model is a pay-as-you-go (PAYG) system that integrates vehicle financing, fleet management, and digital payments.

A key focus for MAX is the transition to sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation. The company is a pioneer in deploying electric vehicles (EVs), charging infrastructure, and battery-swapping solutions in Africa. It has an assembly facility in Ibadan, Nigeria, with the capacity to produce thousands of vehicles monthly. In October 2024, MAX entered a strategic partnership with PASH Global to invest $10 million in expanding Nigeria's EV charging network.

Over the years, MAX has achieved significant growth, raising over $104 million in funding. Notable funding rounds include a $31 million Series B in December 2021 and a $24 million round in January 2026 to scale its electric mobility financing. The company serves over 18 cities and has empowered more than 52,000 drivers. Its partners include global names like Yamaha, Bolt, and Mastercard. The company aims to support 250,000 drivers by 2027 and expand its operations across West, Central, and East Africa.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2015
Headquarters
Lagos, Nigeria
Employees
1,240
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
95.3/100
Industry
Transportation
Sub-industry
Mobility, Logistics & Delivery
Sector
Transportation, Automotive, Ride-Sharing, On-Demand Services, Motorcycle Taxi, Micromobility, Ride-Hailing, Logistics
Technology
Mobile app
Business model
Marketplace & ecommerce
Client focus
b2c

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Funding history

10 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
DEBTDebt May 2026 $8M Triple Jump
LATE VCOther financing Jan 2026 $12M $155M Endeavor Catalyst · Equitane · Novastar Ventures
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Growth signals

MAX website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for MAX is 10K monthly website visits, down 56.5% over the last three months. MAX's team grew 24% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits10K 3-month web change-56.5% 1-year team growth+24%
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Investors

16 investors on the cap table

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Seed1 investor entered at this stage

Series A10 investors entered at this stage

Series B and later5 investors entered at this stage

Team profiled 18 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 6 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
19 countries with
team presence
🇳🇬 Nigeria77.6%
🇬🇭 Ghana4.9%
🏳️ Cameroon4.9%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom2.6%
🇮🇳 India1.9%
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Market sentiment

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