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Lori Systems Secures $2M Amid Valuation Plunge

4/22/2025

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Lori Systems, a Kenyan logistics startup, secured $2 million at a $5 million valuation in 2024, significantly down from $120 million.
The company is restructuring its cash flow model to achieve profitability and access traditional bank financing.
Operating in Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda, Lori focuses on technology and electric trucks to lower transportation costs.
Investors are optimistic about Lori's prospects in Africa's $180 billion logistics market, despite sector-wide valuation declines.

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Story summary

Lori Systems, a Kenyan logistics startup, secured $2 million at a $5 million valuation in 2024, significantly down from $120 million.
The company is restructuring its cash flow model to achieve profitability and access traditional bank financing.
Operating in Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda, Lori focuses on technology and electric trucks to lower transportation costs.
Investors are optimistic about Lori's prospects in Africa's $180 billion logistics market, despite sector-wide valuation declines.