Moroccan digital powerhouse ORA Technologies has acquired Cathedis, a major player in last-mile logistics, in a landmark deal completed in partnership with Azur Innovation Management. The acquisition marks a pivotal step in ORA’s vision to create a “Morocco-first” digital ecosystem that unifies payments, delivery, and logistics under one platform.
Creating a Unified Digital Commerce Network
With this acquisition, ORA consolidates its position across the entire e-commerce value chain — bringing together ORA Cash (digital payments), KooulMaroc (e-commerce delivery), and Cathedis (last-mile logistics). The unified framework will allow merchants and consumers to benefit from seamless, end-to-end digital commerce solutions, powered entirely by Moroccan innovation.
A Milestone for Morocco’s Startup Ecosystem
The transaction represents Morocco’s first startup-to-startup consolidation fully financed by local capital, signaling a new phase of maturity and self-sufficiency in the national startup ecosystem. It highlights the country’s growing capacity to nurture and sustain innovation through homegrown investment rather than relying solely on international funding.
Driving Digital Sovereignty and Economic Growth
Since its founding, ORA Technologies has evolved from a fast-growing startup into a central enabler of Morocco’s digital economy, connecting millions of users and empowering small businesses. The integration of Cathedis strengthens ORA’s ability to offer efficient, localized solutions that combine fintech, e-commerce, and logistics — driving the country’s transition toward a digitally empowered, sovereign economy.
“This acquisition embodies Morocco’s technological ambition — to innovate, consolidate, and grow from within,” ORA stated.
