WhatsApp-first logistics for African delivery fleets
Delivery companies in African cities like Lagos and Nairobi lose hours per trip navigating unmapped streets, endless traffic, and informal economies while trying to meet consumer demand for instant convenience.
HarakaWa connects directly to operators' WhatsApp Business accounts to send optimized routes as rich messages, parse driver replies and voice notes into structured data, and collect street intelligence from both riders and local shopkeepers. Operators receive a clean dashboard with analytics while drivers never have to leave the app they already use daily.
Quick commerce operators and delivery platform executives expanding in African urban markets (Lagos, Nairobi, etc.)
Deep WhatsApp Business API integration with AI parsing of voice notes in local languages, designed around existing informal communication habits instead of forcing new apps.
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Connect existing business number and send/receive structured messages
Converts voice notes and texts into structured status updates using local language models
Clean web dashboard showing all parsed delivery data and insights
Send optimized routes as interactive WhatsApp cards with maps
Group chats with local shopkeepers for real-time street condition reports
System sends reminders and escalation messages automatically
Optional lightweight app for drivers who want map view alongside WhatsApp
Real-time transcription and translation of rider voice notes
Pre-approved message templates in multiple languages
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| whatsapp_number | text | No |
| subscription_tier | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| company_id | uuid | No |
| driver_phone | text | No |
| order_id | text | Yes |
| raw_message | text | No |
| parsed_status | text | Yes |
| parsed_location | text | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| company_id | uuid | No |
| order_reference | text | No |
| status | text | No |
| driver_phone | text | Yes |
| last_updated | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| company_id | uuid | No |
| reporter_phone | text | No |
| location | point | No |
| condition | text | No |
| source | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
/api/webhook/whatsappReceive incoming WhatsApp messages and voice notes
/api/send/routeSend optimized route via WhatsApp rich template
/api/dashboardFetch parsed deliveries and analytics for dashboard
/api/intel/reportSubmit community street intelligence
/api/parse/voiceTrigger AI parsing of voice note
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Custom volume
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 95 | 18% | $427 | $5,124 |
| Month 6 | 710 | 24% | $4,260 | $51,120 |
HarakaWa turns WhatsApp conversations into structured logistics data. Routes, updates, and street intelligence without new apps.
Identify 25 fast-growing delivery companies already heavily using WhatsApp Business through Facebook groups and local directories. Offer free setup and 90 days on Pro tier in exchange for being reference customers and participating in a joint case study published on TechCabal.
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