Global migration service Treepz debuts in Canada, bringing African mobility solutions to a larger, international platform
Treepz Makes a Leap into Canada, Expanding its Global Reach
In a significant move, Treepz, a Nigerian-based corporate mobility startup, has launched operations in Canada, marking its first step into the North American market[1][2][4]. The official unveiling took place at Brampton City Hall, Ontario, with Mayor Patrick Brown expressing confidence in the company's global prospects[1].
Founded in 2019, Treepz has already served over 6 million users in just five years and has grown to operate in 25 cities across five African countries[4]. The Canadian launch, a result of the company's participation in the Techstars Toronto Accelerator in 2021, is a significant milestone in Treepz's global growth strategy[1][4].
Treepz's services in Canada primarily focus on corporate travel logistics, including flights, accommodation, experiences, and ground transportation. The University of Toronto, through its African Impact Initiative, has become Treepz's first North American client and partner[1][3][5]. The startup facilitates travel for program participants visiting South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, and Rwanda.
The entry of Treepz into the Canadian market is set to have a profound impact on the corporate mobility sector. It introduces an African-led mobility tech brand to North America, enhancing diversity and innovation within corporate travel. The company also aims to support multinational mobility through seamless logistics for corporate and educational travel between Canada and several African countries[1].
Plans for expansion include the development of over a thousand new sites, with a focus on telecom LTE and fiber connectivity to increase service reliability and reach[1]. Treepz is also establishing partnerships with Canadian organizations like the World Trade Center’s TAP program and the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance, reinforcing cross-continental business ties[1].
Onyeka Akumah, CEO of Treepz, stated that the launch in Canada is a significant statement for the company and African startups as a whole[1]. The move comes at a time when global giants like Uber and Lyft are pushing ahead with autonomous vehicles and reimagining customer service in transport[6]. Another mobility startup, Moove, has recently entered the U.S. and Indian markets[7].
With over 16.5 million Canadians commuting daily and over 39 million outbound trips recorded in 2024 alone, Treepz finds itself in a promising position in North America's corporate travel and mobility sector[8]. The startup aims to offer a comprehensive suite of travel coordination services for business delegations traveling to South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, and Rwanda.
Treepz's Canadian expansion signifies a pioneering achievement for African startups in the corporate mobility sector, leveraging technology to streamline international corporate travel and creating new market opportunities between Africa and North America[1][2][4].
[1] https://www.treepz.com/blog/treepz-launches-operations-in-canada [2] https://www.brampton.ca/newsroom/treepz-corporate-mobility-startup-launches-operations-in-canada [3] https://www.universityoftoxico.ca/african-impact-initiative [4] https://www.techstars.com/programs/toronto/2021/treepz [5] https://www.worldtradecentertoronto.com/tap-program [6] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-24/uber-and-lyft-are-pushing-ahead-with-autonomous-vehicles [7] https://www.moove.co/blog/moove-enters-us-and-indian-markets [8] https://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/11-627-m/11-627-m2025000-eng.htm
- Treepz's foray into the Canadian market, driven by its participation in the Techstars Toronto Accelerator, is a testament to the startup's strategic growth in the intersection of business, finance, and technology.
- As Treepz continues to expand, targeting over a thousand new sites and reinforcing cross-continental business ties with Canadian organizations, the corporate mobility sector in North America can expect a surge of innovation and diversity, brought about by this African-led technology brand.
