THE FUSE

Loop Makes the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Interview With Founder, Imtiyaaz Riley. Fresh off its selection into the highly competitive Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, Loop is stepping into a new phase of growth with a clear focus on solving everyday mobility and payment challenges across the continent. Founded by Imtiyaaz Riley, the startup operates at the intersection of transport, access, and financial inclusion, building solutions shaped by real-world user experiences rather than abstract models. In this interview, Riley unpacks what set Loop apart from thousands of applicants, the gaps it is addressing in Africa’s transport systems, and how the accelerator programme could shape the company’s next chapter. Check it out below!