Nigerian shipping solution startup Topship raises $2.5 million

Oluwajuwonlo Afolabi -

Topship, a Nigeria-based shipping solution startup has raised $2.5 million in its seed funding round after graduating from YC Combinator accelerator program.

  • Topship is simplifying the importation and exportation of parcels and cargo for businesses, suppliers, customers and distributors worldwide.
  • Launched in 2020, the startup provides a shipping solution for local and international merchants in digital freight and e-commerce fulfilment.
  • The funding round was led by Flexport with participation from Y Combinator, Soma Capital, Starling Ventures, Olive Tree Capital, Capital X, and True Capital.