How is your business helping to solve the health, social, or economic challenges created by COVID19?
Waterbus builds and operates catamaran ferries for safe and affordable transport of passengers and goods, linking the residents of East Africa’s islands and other water-isolated communities to the larger towns on the mainland. Rural communities can benefit from improved access to health services, reliable distribution and trade.
Does your business contribute most to recovery, response, or resilience?
Response - we're responding directly to issues caused or exacerbated by the COVID-19 outbreak.
What is the stage of your product development?
I have a market ready product/service. I have sold to customers.
What strengths does your team bring? Include skills and personal experience with the problem.
- Strong leadership from CEO with previous maritime experience in Africa - Strong Advisory Board and Governance (including investors like DOB Equity and Shell Foundation) - Lean operations and continuous improvement mindset with focus on safety of operations
What countries do you operate in?
Kenya (Market scoping for Uganda ongoing)
Is your company headquartered in a US "Opportunity Zone"?
No
