(Ecofin Agency) – Finding housing or offices to rent or buy in major African cities is not an easy task. In Ghana, local entrepreneurs have tackled the issue by implementing a technological solution.
MeQasa is a digital platform developed by the eponymous Ghanaian start-up. It allows users to find accommodation, to rent or buy, within a reasonable time while respecting their criteria thanks to the classified ads posted by owners or real estate agencies. The start-up, founded in 2013 by Kelvin Nyame, Kofi Amuasi and Rashad Seini, was able to raise $500,000 in 2015 to support its growth.
Shaun Di Gregrio, CEO of the venture capital firm that backed the start-up in 2015, explains that “ the business has a solid platform and is moving fast in what we consider to be a truly dynamic market in West Africa. The combination of our own online classifieds experience in emerging markets, along with MeQasa’s passion and commitment, is a powerful combination and opportunity to build an industry leading business in Ghana and beyond. ».
To have a greater impact, the start-up has set up mobile applications, available on Android and iOS. Whether in the Accra region, in the Ashanti country, in the Western region, etc. it is possible thanks to MeQasa to find accommodation. The user can filter according to the type of building he is looking for, the price range, etc., Explain We Are Tech Africa.
By clicking on a property, all the information necessary to carry out the operation is available. In addition to the e-commerce part, the young shoot has a blog where it discusses various topics related to proptech. It is possible to learn more about the subject by browsing the various articles.