University of Toronto Secures Initial Client Status with Treepz's Debut in Canada
In a significant stride for the African mobility startup, Treepz, they have recently launched operations in Canada, marking their entry into the North American market [1][3][4]. The company's global headquarters will be established in Ontario, with plans to grow its presence across the continent [3].
With over 16.5 million Canadians commuting daily and 38.7 million Canadians traveling abroad in 2024 [1], Treepz aims to offer digitized, efficient transportation services that replace manual ticketing and operations with technology [1][2]. Their immediate goal is to deepen their foothold in Canada by partnering with local organizations such as the World Trade Center's TAP program, the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance, and the Brampton Entrepreneurs program [1][2][5].
One of their initial customers in Canada is the University of Toronto's African Impact Initiative [5]. Treepz's expansion strategy also includes securing corporate clients across Canada, with a focus on targeting more corporate clients [2].
Treepz has served over 6 million customers since its founding in 2019 [6]. The company's success has not gone unnoticed, as they have attracted Canadian investors to fuel their growth across Africa [7]. Erica Henry-Jackman, Brampton's Manager for Investment Attraction, expressed personal excitement about Treepz's growth [8]. City Mayor, Patrick Brown, also publicly endorsed Treepz's move [9].
The launch took place at Brampton City Hall [8]. Treepz's future goals include positioning itself as a leading provider of corporate and travel mobility solutions in North America, replicating its African success by leveraging partnerships, technology, and local support to solve commuter and travel challenges at scale [1][2][5].
Treepz's operations span across 25 cities in 5 countries: Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, and Canada [10]. The company previously participated in the Techstars Toronto accelerator in 2021, where it built key local relationships and attracted Canadian venture capital to support this North American expansion [1]. Onyeka Akumah, CEO of Treepz, expressed pride in representing African startups on a global scale [11].
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- Treepz, with a goal to expand their presence across North America, will capitalize on the massive Canadian market of 38.7 million travelers in 2024, aiming to introduce digitized transportation services that leverage technology in the business and finance sectors.
- In an effort to establish a strong foothold in Canada, Treepz plans to secure corporate clients, including partnerships with local organizations, and replicate their success in Africa by leveraging technology in the industry, creating scalable solutions for commuter and travel challenges.
