Yango | News, Hiring, Layoffs, Competitors, CEO, Fundraising Insights

Yango is a tech company that transforms globally sourced technologies into everyday services for local enrichment, offering ride-hailing,...


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Yango is a tech company that transforms globally sourced technologies into everyday services for local enrichment, offering ride-hailing, food delivery, last-mile delivery, scooter-sharing, and fintech platforms in Africa, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East.

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1001-5000 employees
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IT Services and IT Consulting

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🛍️ Yango Product and Pricing News

  • Yango has launched 24/7 voice support accessible through their app.
  • Yango Ride launched its Comfort Class service in Ethiopia with vehicles from 2018 or later, offering a premium experience at a starting fare of 100 birr.
  • Yango plans to expand its transportation app to Bogotá in the first half of the year, as announced by Mark Bitton, Yango's country manager, and Estefanía Hernández, general manager of Taxis Libres.
  • Yango has launched Yango Ads Space in Brazil, offering advanced retargeting solutions for retail and e-commerce.
  • Yango Ride launched a quick support feature in Azerbaijan to address passenger queries up to three times faster.

  • Yango recently launched its Yango Play app on Carplay and Android Auto, expanding its availability across almost all platforms.
  • On January 17, 2025, Yango Côte d’Ivoire launched a new digital marketplace called 'Achat & Vente' to boost online commerce and economic growth.
  • Yango Play will stream the movie 'El Hawa Sultan' exclusively on January 23, coinciding with its cinema release.

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⚔️ Yango Alternatives and Competitors

  • Citymobile
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  • Tuda
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  • Taxi order service
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  • X-Car
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  • MINI
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  • Intercab
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  • Vezet Group
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  • Bibig
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  • Uber
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  • Gett
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  • Malfuf
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  • Gopuff
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  • Zain Group

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💼 Yango Hiring and Layoffs

  • Vladimir Razuvaev, Head of Legal and Chief Executive at Yango Tech, joined Yango this summer and quickly adapted in just two months, successfully integrating most B2B services under one strategy.
  • Vladimir Razuvaev, Head of Legal and Chief Executive at Yango Tech, announced plans to focus on building a partner network, scaling B2B sales, and unifying marketing under the Yango Tech brand in 2025.
  • Polina Pestova has joined Yango as Head of Corporate PR projects in Russia, previously serving as Head of international PR projects at Yandex.
  • Reem Kozak has started a new position as Head of Content Sales at Yango Play.
  • Yango is currently seeking an Expansion Lead (Asia) in India.

  • Yango's HR Director for LATAM, Mariana Véliz, Head of Operations Support in Yango Ride Peru, Jean-Pierre Carrere, and Head of New Business Support in Peru, Diego Paredes, discuss leadership and urban mobility challenges in Lima.
  • Natalie Meze has joined Yango as Global Retail Partnerships Manager in the United Arab Emirates, previously serving as Channel Manager Horeca at Silal.
  • Yango Group's Quality Assurance salaries in India range from Rs 9LPA to Rs 37.5LPA.

🤖 Yango Developer, Integration and Automation News

  • Yango Pakistan partnered with Elixs Bikes to offer affordable electric bikes with 0% financing for partner drivers, promoting green mobility and reducing fuel costs.
  • Lupiya announced a partnership with Yango Ride to provide digital financial solutions for drivers.
  • Yango Play has partnered with Animotion Media Group to offer the first two seasons of the animated series The Fixies, localized in Arabic, to its subscribers.
  • Yango Azerbaijan has become a strategic partner of the Azerbaijan Judo Federation, promoting sports and urban mobility, with Olympic champion Hidayat Heydarov as an ambassador.
  • On January 31, 2025, Yango Play partnered with Vodafone Egypt to provide a diverse range of digital entertainment content in Egypt and the MENA region.

  • On January 24, 2025, Yango Ride partnered with major Zambian transport hubs to improve travel experiences and ensure fair practices for passengers and drivers, as stated by Kabanda Chewe, Country Head for Yango in Zambia.
  • Yango Maps partnered with the Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi to provide 3D navigation features for major entertainment festivals, including Mother of the Nation and LIWA Village, before the New Year.
  • Yango Play has partnered with Sowt Media to offer Shamandar's kids' podcasts and stories on their app and through Yasmina AI speakers, enhancing access to culturally relevant content for children.

📈 Yango Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News

  • Yango Play has acquired exclusive world rights to the Saudi-Emirati comedy 'Al Eid Eiden' from Front Row Filmed Entertainment.
  • Yango holds a de facto monopoly in the private transport market in Côte d'Ivoire, allowing it to set high prices without significant competition.
  • Yango, owned by Russian tech giant Yandex, is funneling its profits out of Ghana, highlighting a challenge in the country's digitalization efforts.


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