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Washminute Secures USD 600 K Pre-Seed To Transform Morocco’s Car Wash Industry
Washminute Secures USD 600 K Pre-Seed To Transform Morocco’s Car Wash Industry

Moroccan startup Washminute, which focuses on water-efficient car wash technology, has raised USD 600 K in pre-seed funding. The round included investments from venture capital firm Witamax, public loans from Tamwilcom, the Near East Foundation, and a business angel from Morocco’s sports sector.

Founded in early 2024 by Jean Baptiste Kouatche and Ishak Afrit, Washminute addresses Morocco’s water scarcity by offering eco-friendly, low-water car wash solutions. The company has expanded to seven sites in Casablanca, Marrakech, and Agadir, achieving 30% monthly revenue growth over the past seven months.

Incubated at Technopark and supported by initiatives like Innov Invest and programs from the UNDP and Flat6Labs, Washminute is committed to social impact, providing training through its “Washminute Academy.” The funding will support its plans to scale across Morocco and the wider MENA region.

This investment marks growing interest in clean technology within emerging markets, as Morocco continues to tackle climate change and promote sustainable development.