Hamba is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) focused technology company that uses real traffic time data and a mathematical algorithm to solve road traffic congestion challenges within an urban environment. Our solution will reduce road traffic congestion by up to 25% and waiting time by up to 50% by dynamically changing the traffic lights.
Current Status
We have limited traction, we currently in ongoing negotiations with the City of Cape Town to pilot the suburb or enter into a private sector/government partnership. We are looking to expand into other international markets and have signed a partnership with a UK company named Ascendal as a reseller of our solution in the developing market.
Market
The target market: City municipalities, law enforcement agencies, town planners, developers, event organizers, logistic companies, and local businesses. Pricing: Software as a service, consulting, and license fees
Problem or Opportunity
By dynamically changing traffic lights with real time data driven algorithm, we can improve traffic congestion. The social and economic impact for a City, its residents, businesses and infrastructure is immeasurable.
Solution (product or service)
By dynamically changing traffic lights with real time data driven algorithm, we can improve traffic congestion. The social and economic impact for a City, its residents, businesses and infrastructure is immeasurable.
Competitors
Signal Labs and Surtrac
Advantages or differentiators
The competitors use a series of traffic lights/intersections to determine traffic patterns. The competitors can't anticipate traffic flow, whereby Hamba uses real time vehicle data determine traffic flow and traffic light timing.
Finance
Revenue = SAAS plus recurring data fees per traffic intersection/area
The City, developers, town planners, logistics company’s, insurers, event organizers and local businesses subscribe to the service.
Revenue forecast in Yr 5 = $5 500 000 NPBT forecast in Yr 2 =$2 600 000 The operating profit margin is between 47%
Business model
Business model = SAAS/data rate per area and intersection Channel = Direct and software reseller
Money will be spent on
The founders have injected to date $50 000 directly into the business.
The founders have worked on the project for last 24 months, of which CEO has worked full time for last 12 months without drawing a salary.