Shekel Mobility
YC W23Lagos, NG · Founded 2022 · 18 employees · 11 known investors
Shekel Mobility is a B2B marketplace and management system that provides auto dealerships with financial services (including credit facilities), operational automation, and cross-border transaction capabilities across emerging markets.
Also known as Shekel Mobility Limited
B2B MarketplacesFintechMobility & TransportationB2BNeobankNigeriaUnited States of AmericaAfricaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W23)
Shekel Mobility was founded in 2022 by Benjamen Oladokun, Valentine Mayaki, and Sanmi Olukanmi.
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Benjamen OladokuninFounderBenjamen founded his first company at age 17 and has led teams developing mobility products in sub-Saharan Africa. He founded Shekel Mobility.
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Valentine MayakiinFounderValentine Mayaki is a software engineer with over a decade of experience building applications across fintech and other sectors. He previously worked at Nextravel and Andela.
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Sanmi OlukanmiinCo-FounderHe has founded and exited multiple automotive ventures over the past decade, with experience in sourcing, business strategy, and growth. He studied Engineering Physics at Obafemi Awolowo University.
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Seun OkunfolamiChief Product Officer
Investors · 11
Cross Culture Ventures
MaC Venture CapitalLos Angeles · $500K – $2M
Ventures PlatformAbuja · $50K – $1M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Rebel FundreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $5M
Unpopular VenturesreportedMiami · $100K – $500K
Also in the syndicate · 5
Heirloom VCMaiora CapitalPageOne Lab Inc.Phoenix Investment ClubPioneer Ventures
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountseed roundNov 2023
MaC Venture Capital (lead), Ventures Platform (lead), Heirloom VC, Maiora Capital, PageOne Lab Inc., Phoenix Investment Club, Pioneer Ventures, Rebel Fund, Unpopular Ventures, Y Combinator
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
The YC application· Winter 2023 batch
What they told YC
- Describe what your company does in 50 characters or less.
- The company describes itself as a neobank and trading platform for car dealerships.
- How long have each of you been working on this? How much of that has been full-time? Please explain.
- The founders have worked on the company for over 20 months, part-time for the first 15 months before all moving to full-time.
Summarized from the founders' answers on their Y Combinator profile.
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Digital lender Shekel Mobility targets Kenya’s used-car marketcapitalfm.africa · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Shekel Mobility do?
- Shekel Mobility is a B2B marketplace and management system that provides auto dealerships with financial services (including credit facilities), operational automation, and cross-border transaction capabilities across emerging markets.
- Who founded Shekel Mobility?
- Shekel Mobility was founded by Benjamen Oladokun, Valentine Mayaki, Sanmi Olukanmi in 2022.
- Who are Shekel Mobility's investors?
- Shekel Mobility's investors include Cross Culture Ventures, MaC Venture Capital, Ventures Platform, Y Combinator, Rebel Fund, Unpopular Ventures.
- Where is Shekel Mobility headquartered?
- Shekel Mobility is headquartered in Lagos, NG.