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Mobius Motors Aims For the Mass Market | Hires Former Safaricom CEO to its Board

Sam Wakoba by Sam Wakoba
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Kenya’s Mobius Motors, the creator of the first cars specifically designed and manufactured for the African market has raised a new investment round of convertible debt led by Pan-African Investment Company (PIC) in a move that will see it complete its first production run of 50 Mobius II vehicles and establish a distribution base in Kenya.

The convertible debt financing was led by Richard Parsons and Ronald Lauder to help the firm release its initial production model, Mobius II, into the Kenyan market and establish its brand as a high quality carmaker building vehicles specifically designed for Africa’s mass market

“Mobius is re-imagining the car for Africa’s mass market and we are thrilled to gain the support of visionary investors such as PIC who see the social and commercial potential of our products across the continent,” said Joel Jackson, Founder & CEO of Mobius Motors. “In addition to the continued support of our existing investors, we are excited to apply the world-class business experience of Ronald Lauder and Richard Parsons to the future growth of Mobius in Africa.”

– See more at: http://techmoran.com/kenyas-mobius-motors-riases-round-of-convertible-debt-led-by-pan-african-investment-company-to-start-production/#sthash.twMKws9o.dpuf

Kenya’s Mobius Motors, the creator of the first cars specifically designed and manufactured for the African market has raised a new investment round of convertible debt led by Pan-African Investment Company (PIC) in a move that will see it complete its first production run of 50 Mobius II vehicles and establish a distribution base in Kenya.

The convertible debt financing was led by Richard Parsons and Ronald Lauder to help the firm release its initial production model, Mobius II, into the Kenyan market and establish its brand as a high quality carmaker building vehicles specifically designed for Africa’s mass market

“Mobius is re-imagining the car for Africa’s mass market and we are thrilled to gain the support of visionary investors such as PIC who see the social and commercial potential of our products across the continent,” said Joel Jackson, Founder & CEO of Mobius Motors. “In addition to the continued support of our existing investors, we are excited to apply the world-class business experience of Ronald Lauder and Richard Parsons to the future growth of Mobius in Africa.”

– See more at: http://techmoran.com/kenyas-mobius-motors-riases-round-of-convertible-debt-led-by-pan-african-investment-company-to-start-production/#sthash.twMKws9o.dpuf

Kenya’s Mobius Motors, the creator of the first cars specifically designed and manufactured for the African market has raised a new investment round of convertible debt led by Pan-African Investment Company (PIC) in a move that will see it complete its first production run of 50 Mobius II vehicles and establish a distribution base in Kenya.

The convertible debt financing was led by Richard Parsons and Ronald Lauder to help the firm release its initial production model, Mobius II, into the Kenyan market and establish its brand as a high quality carmaker building vehicles specifically designed for Africa’s mass market

“Mobius is re-imagining the car for Africa’s mass market and we are thrilled to gain the support of visionary investors such as PIC who see the social and commercial potential of our products across the continent,” said Joel Jackson, Founder & CEO of Mobius Motors. “In addition to the continued support of our existing investors, we are excited to apply the world-class business experience of Ronald Lauder and Richard Parsons to the future growth of Mobius in Africa.”

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– See more at: http://techmoran.com/kenyas-mobius-motors-riases-round-of-convertible-debt-led-by-pan-african-investment-company-to-start-production/#sthash.twMKws9o.dpuf

Kenya’s Mobius Motors, the creator of the first cars specifically designed and manufactured for the African market has raised a new investment round of convertible debt led by Pan-African Investment Company (PIC) in a move that will see it complete its first production run of 50 Mobius II vehicles and establish a distribution base in Kenya.

The convertible debt financing was led by Richard Parsons and Ronald Lauder to help the firm release its initial production model, Mobius II, into the Kenyan market and establish its brand as a high quality carmaker building vehicles specifically designed for Africa’s mass market

“Mobius is re-imagining the car for Africa’s mass market and we are thrilled to gain the support of visionary investors such as PIC who see the social and commercial potential of our products across the continent,” said Joel Jackson, Founder & CEO of Mobius Motors. “In addition to the continued support of our existing investors, we are excited to apply the world-class business experience of Ronald Lauder and Richard Parsons to the future growth of Mobius in Africa.”

As part of the investment, Dana Reed, PIC’s CEO, will also seet on Mobius’ Board of Directors.

The firm, designs, manufactures and sells durable and affordable vehicles for Africa’s mass market. The rugged car is suitable for Africa’s degraded roads. The firm has received pre-orders for the Mobius II vehicles and is set to to begin the development of Mobius III, its next-generation vehicle to launch in 2016.

Mobius II is locally assembled in Kenya with the key functionality and durability of an off-road car, fit for travelling and carrying goods for long distances on bumpy dirt roads and will retail at KES 950,000 in Kenya. Mobius aims to empower transport entrepreneurs across Africa not just with more appropriate vehicles, but with the financing and business advice needed to operate a sustainable transport centric business. In short, Mobius is building a revolutionary platform for mobility while promoting job growth in Africa with each new car built and serviced.

According to Dana Reed, CEO of PIC, “Joel Jackson has built a world class team of managers and operators from the industry including the Head of Engineering and the Purchasing Manager from two global car makers as well as a team of product and engineering managers from Kenya with deep experience in the African motor industry. The Mobius vehicles will create a transport platform empowering local entrepreneurs and villagers. PIC is pleased to be working with Mobius to help create value in the company while driving job growth and entrepreneurism in Kenya.”

– See more at: http://techmoran.com/kenyas-mobius-motors-riases-round-of-convertible-debt-led-by-pan-african-investment-company-to-start-production/#sthash.twMKws9o.dpuf

Kenya’s Mobius Motors, the creator of the first cars specifically designed and manufactured for the African market has raised a new investment round of convertible debt led by Pan-African Investment Company (PIC) in a move that will see it complete its first production run of 50 Mobius II vehicles and establish a distribution base in Kenya.

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The convertible debt financing was led by Richard Parsons and Ronald Lauder to help the firm release its initial production model, Mobius II, into the Kenyan market and establish its brand as a high quality carmaker building vehicles specifically designed for Africa’s mass market

“Mobius is re-imagining the car for Africa’s mass market and we are thrilled to gain the support of visionary investors such as PIC who see the social and commercial potential of our products across the continent,” said Joel Jackson, Founder & CEO of Mobius Motors. “In addition to the continued support of our existing investors, we are excited to apply the world-class business experience of Ronald Lauder and Richard Parsons to the future growth of Mobius in Africa.”

As part of the investment, Dana Reed, PIC’s CEO, will also seet on Mobius’ Board of Directors.

The firm, designs, manufactures and sells durable and affordable vehicles for Africa’s mass market. The rugged car is suitable for Africa’s degraded roads. The firm has received pre-orders for the Mobius II vehicles and is set to to begin the development of Mobius III, its next-generation vehicle to launch in 2016.

Mobius II is locally assembled in Kenya with the key functionality and durability of an off-road car, fit for travelling and carrying goods for long distances on bumpy dirt roads and will retail at KES 950,000 in Kenya. Mobius aims to empower transport entrepreneurs across Africa not just with more appropriate vehicles, but with the financing and business advice needed to operate a sustainable transport centric business. In short, Mobius is building a revolutionary platform for mobility while promoting job growth in Africa with each new car built and serviced.

According to Dana Reed, CEO of PIC, “Joel Jackson has built a world class team of managers and operators from the industry including the Head of Engineering and the Purchasing Manager from two global car makers as well as a team of product and engineering managers from Kenya with deep experience in the African motor industry. The Mobius vehicles will create a transport platform empowering local entrepreneurs and villagers. PIC is pleased to be working with Mobius to help create value in the company while driving job growth and entrepreneurism in Kenya.”

– See more at: http://techmoran.com/kenyas-mobius-motors-riases-round-of-convertible-debt-led-by-pan-african-investment-company-to-start-production/#sthash.twMKws9o.dpuf

10610853_776118942440691_8656865979775017128_nAfter raising funding in May, Mobius Motors has appointed Michael Joseph, former CEO of Safaricom Limited as one of its market advisors.

Joseph has extensive international experience in the implementation and operation of large wireless networks and the development of mass-market brands in Africa but is known for growing Safaricom from just 20,000 subscribers to over 13.3 million as at the end of March 2009 making Safaricom one of the leading companies in East Africa.Joseph was also the head of M-Pesa’s growth in the country, making it the biggest mobile money service globally.

Like M-Pesa, Mobius Motors needs to establish a distribution base in Kenya and sell to almost anyone that can afford the Ksh 950,000. Joseph will help Mobius sign up both private and public firms apart from just individuals to tap into and take over the market dominated by Toyota among others. Toyota, Mercedez Benz and Landrover have been the government’s biggest suppliers but this needs to change with the launch of Mobius Motors.

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As its launching the Mobius II, into the Kenyan market, Mobius Market aims to establish its brand as a high quality carmaker building vehicles specifically designed for Africa’s mass market

“Mobius is re-imagining the car for Africa’s mass market and we are thrilled to gain the support of visionary investors such as PIC who see the social and commercial potential of our products across the continent,” said Joel Jackson, Founder & CEO of Mobius Motors during the raise. “In addition to the continued support of our existing investors, we are excited to apply the world-class business experience of Ronald Lauder and Richard Parsons to the future growth of Mobius in Africa.”

The firm, designs, manufactures and sells durable and affordable vehicles for Africa’s mass market. The rugged car is suitable for Africa’s degraded roads. The firm has received pre-orders for the Mobius II vehicles and is set to to begin the development of Mobius III, its next-generation vehicle to launch in 2016.

Mobius II is locally assembled in Kenya with the key functionality and durability of an off-road car, fit for travelling and carrying goods for long distances on bumpy dirt roads and will retail at KES 950,000 in Kenya. Mobius aims to empower transport entrepreneurs across Africa not just with more appropriate vehicles, but with the financing and business advice needed to operate a sustainable transport centric business. In short, Mobius is building a revolutionary platform for mobility while promoting job growth in Africa with each new car built and serviced.

The Mobius vehicles aim to create a transport platform empowering local entrepreneurs and villagers. PIC is pleased to be working with Mobius to help create value in the company while driving job growth and entrepreneurism in Kenya.

Kenya’s Mobius Motors, the creator of the first cars specifically designed and manufactured for the African market has raised a new investment round of convertible debt led by Pan-African Investment Company (PIC) in a move that will see it complete its first production run of 50 Mobius II vehicles and establish a distribution base in Kenya.

The convertible debt financing was led by Richard Parsons and Ronald Lauder to help the firm release its initial production model, Mobius II, into the Kenyan market and establish its brand as a high quality carmaker building vehicles specifically designed for Africa’s mass market.

Others appointed include Alain Batty from Ford Motor Company, David Benello, a Director Emeritus of McKinsey & Company, Henry Gnacke, General Motors Corp. While at GM, Mr. Gnacke served as Executive Director Purchasing Global Alternative Propulsion and Fuel Cells (2006-2008, Greg R. Bellopatrick served as Chief Engineer for General Motors North America and Keith Takasawa from Ford Motor Company, Patrick le Quément from Ford and later in the Volkswagen-Audi Group.

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