Andris Kāneps

ASSETFIN100 I 2026

Andris Kāneps

Andris Kaneps - Snapshot
Recognition Citation

Under the leadership of Andris Kaneps, Watu Africa strengthened one of the continent's largest mobility asset-finance platforms during the assessment period. The company maintained an active portfolio of approximately 400,000 financed motorcycles, expanded electric mobility financing beyond 5,000 electric vehicles, operated across eight African markets and continued building one of Africa's largest dealer-supported motorcycle financing ecosystems. These achievements underpin his inclusion in the AssetFin100 Africa 2026.

Profile Snapshot

Position
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Company
Watu Africa
Sector
Mobility Asset Finance
Asset Focus
Motorcycles, electric motorcycles and three-wheelers
Markets
8 African countries
Assessment
Jan 2025 – Jun 2026

2025–2026 Highlights

Active Motorcycle Portfolio
~400,000
Approximate financed motorcycle portfolio.
Electric Mobility
5,000+
Electric vehicles financed across East Africa.
Geographic Footprint
8 Countries
Cross-border mobility finance platform.
Dealer Network
400+
Authorized mobility dealers supporting financing.
Core Assets
Motorcycles & 3Ws
Mobility-focused productive asset finance.
Repayment Model
Flexible
Daily, weekly and monthly repayments.

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