SabiRoad is building the routing layer for African cities
Starting with Abuja (Live Beta), expanding to Lagos
Elevator Pitch
SabiRoad is a mobility intelligence platform that helps users find the fastest or cheapest routes using both formal and informal transport. We solve first-mile and last-mile problems ignored by traditional map apps, starting with the complex transportation networks of Nigerian cities.
Product Demo
Working Android app with real routing intelligence for Abuja
Watch at full screen for better visibility
Product Demo Video
Same demo as homepage - 90 seconds of actual app usageProduct Showcase
Actual app screenshots from the working Abuja beta
Intelligent Search
Smart suggestions as you type destinations, understanding Abuja's unique location names
Route Intelligence
Fastest vs cheapest comparison with clear summaries - the core value proposition
Detailed Guidance
Step-by-step navigation including informal transport options used in Abuja
Localized Experience
Pidgin translation for natural guidance - unique market differentiation
Massive, underserved market
Urban mobility in Nigeria represents tens of millions of daily trips, dominated by informal transport systems that no existing mapping solution adequately serves.
Traditional navigation apps fail to account for the actual transport options available in Nigerian cities, leaving a massive gap in the market for localized routing solutions.
Initial TAM: 5 million+ urban residents in Abuja and Lagos combined with smartphone access.
Why Now
Android Dominance
High smartphone penetration with Android majority in target market. Over 60% of Nigerians own smartphones.
Worsening Congestion
Traffic continues to worsen in Abuja and Lagos, increasing demand for smarter routing alternatives.
Urban Growth
Rapid urbanization creates increasing demand for efficient city navigation solutions.
Product Status
Working Android App
Fully functional beta available for Abuja with real routing intelligence.
Abuja Live Beta
Active routing in Nigeria's capital city with real user testing.
Real Route Intelligence
Actual multimodal routing, not just static maps. Handles bike + bus + walk combinations.
Lagos Expansion
Founder
Usman AbdulKareem
Founder & Engineer
- Mechanical Engineering background with technical problem-solving skills
- Built full product solo from ideation to MVP
- Deep local knowledge of Nigerian transport systems and user needs
- Technical founder with full-stack capabilities
- Currently seeking technical co-founder with complementary skills
Currently raising pre-seed / seeking accelerator support
$150k pre-seed round to expand to Lagos and build the team