We are glad to announce that our portfolio start-up Jumpin Rides just raised R1.8 million with various local and international business angels. Founded late 2016 within Far Ventures by Pauline du Paty, Romain Diaz and Antoine Paillusseau, Jumpin Rides aims to provide a new transport solution for South Africans, by connecting drivers with spare […]
Jumpin Rides now has 5,000 registered members using its carpooling platform and services, as announced by its Co-Founder & Managing Director Pauline Du Paty this Monday morning. The milestone means that Jumpin Rides has doubled its audience in less than 3 months. “As of this morning, the Jumpin Rides community is now officially 5,000 people. We are very […]
Seedstars Cape Town Last night Seedstars World came to Cape Town to select promising start-ups to compete at the national stage. Of the numerous local applicants, Jumpin Rides was invited to pitch at the event. The Jumpin Rides pitch and vision stole the show with an overwhelming win of the public vote. The vote was held […]
We are very excited to announce that our start-up, Jumpin Rides, was selected by Seedstars World to compete in Cape Town’s pitching contest, for a chance to participate in the World Finals in Switzerland and win up to one million dollars in funding. The competition will see 10 of Cape Town’s most innovative start-ups pitch to four judges from […]
Founded in July 2016, Jumpin Rides launched its web-enabled carpooling service in September of the same year. Currently boasting 500 registered users, the company is aggressively gaining customer traction by bringing a solution to local needs. The team has been incubated by Far Ventures for 9 months and this is their plan to conquer the […]
