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Leta is a Nairobi-based logistics AI startup founded in 2021 by Ibrahim Donga. Its route optimization and fleet management platform helps African enterprises cut delivery costs and improve last-mile reliability across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Zambia. Customers include KFC, Diageo, and 35+ major regional brands.
Since its 2022 pre-seed, Leta has scaled from 500,000 to 4.5 million deliveries handled, from 20,000 to 150,000 tons of goods moved, and from 2,000 to 7,400 vehicles in its managed fleet, optimizing more than 10,000 daily trips.
In March 2025 Leta raised a $5 million seed round led by Speedinvest with participation from Google's Africa Investment Fund and climate-tech VC Equator, bringing total funding to $8 million. New capital supports expansion into Ghana, additional African markets, and the Middle East.
Funding History
1 round · $5M total| Date | Stage | Lead Investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Seed | — | $5M |
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FAQ
When was Leta founded?
Leta was founded in 2021.
How much funding has Leta raised?
Leta has raised $5M across 1 round — most recently a Seed in Mar 2025.
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