Digital Africa has announced a new investment in Ridelink Inc., a logistics startup based in Uganda, through its Fuzé initiative designed to fund and mentor African tech entrepreneurs. The partnership will help Ridelink scale its digital logistics platform that uses artificial intelligence to link businesses with transport operators. With the funding, the company plans to enhance cross-border trade efficiency and support thousands of small businesses that struggle with high logistics costs across Africa.
Digitizing Logistics for Growth and Inclusion
Across Africa, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face major barriers in logistics. High delivery costs, limited transport infrastructure and fragmented supply chains continue to slow trade and reduce competitiveness. Ridelink is tackling this challenge head-on with a digital, asset-light platform that simplifies the process of finding trusted transporters. Businesses can now move goods more efficiently, track deliveries and reduce costs using a single connected system.
Ridelink’s model uses artificial intelligence to match demand and supply in real time. By bringing structure and transparency to the logistics sector, the platform helps thousands of entrepreneurs improve delivery speed and reliability. The result is more efficient trade between cities and countries and a stronger foundation for regional commerce.
According to Daniel Mukisa, Co-founder and CEO of Ridelink, the startup’s mission goes beyond transport. “At Ridelink, we’re redefining logistics for Africa’s businesses, turning inefficiency into opportunity and data into impact. With Digital Africa’s support, we’ll scale faster, empower more entrepreneurs and drive the continent toward a smarter, more connected future,” he said.
Fuzé: Backing Frontier Innovation Made in Africa
Fuzé is an investment vehicle launched by Digital Africa to support early-stage African tech entrepreneurs building solutions that drive social and economic impact. The program provides investment tickets ranging from €20,000 to €100,000, targeting startups in the pre-seed and seed stages across 18 priority countries in Africa. Its approach mirrors that of business angels, focusing on startups that are using technology to create measurable change in their communities.
The inclusion of Ridelink in the Fuzé portfolio signals strong confidence in Africa’s emerging logistics innovation ecosystem. According to Fatimata Wane, Investment Associate at Digital Africa, the decision to invest was guided by Ridelink’s potential to transform logistics for SMEs. “We invested in Ridelink for its ability to digitize logistics for SMEs through an AI-powered, asset-light platform connecting them with trusted transporters. By reducing costs and enabling cross-border trade, Ridelink is driving growth in one of Africa’s most promising markets,” she said.
This investment not only validates Ridelink’s business model but also reflects a growing belief that logistics efficiency is key to unlocking Africa’s economic potential. With trade integration gaining pace through initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), digital logistics solutions such as Ridelink’s will be essential for connecting businesses across borders and boosting intra-African commerce.
Beyond financial support, Fuzé also provides mentorship, access to investor networks and strategic guidance for growth. Startups that join the portfolio benefit from tailored support designed to help them refine their products, strengthen operations and scale sustainably.
Empowering Africa’s Entrepreneurs Through Tech
Ridelink’s entry into the Fuzé community comes at a pivotal time for Africa’s digital economy. As more businesses adopt technology to overcome traditional barriers, platforms like Ridelink are becoming crucial drivers of inclusive growth. By digitizing logistics, the startup is not only improving supply chains but also creating opportunities for transport operators, small businesses and consumers who depend on reliable delivery services.
The partnership between Ridelink and Digital Africa’s Fuzé initiative reflects a shared vision, to build a continent where innovation and collaboration power sustainable development. Through continued investment in homegrown technology, African entrepreneurs are showing that the solutions to the continent’s challenges can, and should, come from within.
