Zeno Raises $25M To Speed Up Production Of Its Battery-Swap Motorbikes

Zeno raises $25M to scale battery-swap electric motorbikes in East Africa, cutting rider costs by 50% with 25,000+ customers waiting.
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Zeno Raises $25M To Speed Up Production Of Its Battery-Swap Motorbikes
Zeno's $25M Bet on Electric Motorbikes Is Reshaping East Africa's Roads Electric motorbikes in East Africa just got a massive vote of confidence. Zeno, a startup building app-controlled battery-swap motorcycles, has raised a $25 million Series A to accelerate production and expand its charging network across the region. With over 25,000 customers already on the waitlist and operating costs 50% lower than gas-powered rivals, Zeno isn't just selling bikes — it's quietly engineering a transportation revolution. Why East Africa Is the World's Most Exciting EV Market Right Now While the electric vehicle transition faces political and infrastructure headwinds in the West, East Africa is telling a very different story. Motorbikes aren't a lifestyle choice here — they are the backbone of daily commerce, last-mile delivery, and passenger transport. Millions of riders depend on two wheels to earn their living, making every cent of fuel cost a critical business decision. Tha…