In Africa, local startups are facing strong competition from unicorns and other major companies. Nevertheless, despite their limited resources, they offer interesting solutions to the population. 

Ahoko is a digital platform developed by an Ivorian startup. It allows individuals to rent cars, ranging from luxury vehicles to functional vehicles. It simply connects car owners looking to generate additional income with users looking for safe and reliable cars to rent at competitive prices. 

To access its services, a user needs to set up an account on its web platform. But, without the account, he/she can still browse the available cars.  

The platform boasts an interesting fleet. Whether it's for a wedding, an in-country working trip, or a visit, users can find the cars that suit them best. Using the search bar, they can search for the cars that match their budget and needs.  

To rent a car without a driver on Ahoko, one needs to be over 25 years old at the beginning of the rental period, have an over-2-years-old driving license, or provide sufficient solvency guarantees of solvency/guarantor who will bear the costs in case of accidents.  

In 2021, the start-up was one of the six Orange Fab winners. It thus benefited from technical and financial support from the Ivorian subsidiary of the Orange group. Currently, the startup operates in Abidjan and San Pedro but, it plans to expand to the rest of the country and eventually launch a sub-regional expansion. 

Adoni Conrad Quenum