Moka Smart City

What Moka Smart City does

Moka Smart City (legally Moka City Ltd.) is a private smart city development project located in Moka, Mauritius, operating under the broader ER Group umbrella. The company develops and manages a master-planned mixed-use urban district that combines residential real estate, commercial property, civic amenities, and integrated smart city infrastructure. Its core products include built and off-plan (VEFA) residential apartments, residential and commercial land parcels, offices, showrooms, and retail spaces across named districts such as Telfair (city center), Helvétia, Vivéa Business Park, and Bagatelle Mall. Pricing ranges from Rs 14.5M (≈USD 320K) for 2-bedroom off-plan units to Rs 18.4M for resale 3-bedroom apartments, with monthly rentals around Rs 85,000 and commercial land starting at Rs 22.8M per 2,140–4,272 m² plot.

The underlying technology stack centers on an ArcGIS-based interactive mapping platform showing territory, projects, parking, waste, and amenity layers, plus a 300+ camera surveillance network feeding a 24/7 Moka Security Hub operated by Avacor. Sustainable infrastructure includes 9 Molok recycling containers (since October 2020) diverting 78 tonnes of waste annually from Mare Chicose, 50-bike Roulib electric bike sharing (Mauritius' first), 10 km of bike lanes, and 35% of territory allocated to green space with 24,000 trees planted. Telfair is the first neighborhood in Africa to obtain LEED for Neighborhood Development certification. The company monetizes through one-time property sales (residential and commercial), monthly rentals, and recurring property management fees via Associations Foncières under a Design Review Committee governance model.

The go-to-market combines direct website sales, an on-site office at Telfair La Promenade, a dedicated business client portal with architect collaboration features, and a real estate agent network. Customer segments are primarily individual residents and business/enterprise buyers, with institutional tenants spanning healthcare (C-Care Wellkin, Moka Eye Hospital, 18 clinics, 11 pharmacies) and education (28 institutions, 1,500 teachers, 30,000 students). Beyond real estate, the company operates an ecosystem of sub-brands — Moka'mwad citizen collective, Moka Rangers Sports Club (130,000 m², opened June 2026), Rezidan artist residency, Roulib, and La Kocotte community hub — supporting community, sports, and cultural programming that underpins its positioning as a fully integrated smart city rather than a conventional property developer.

Name

Moka Smart City

Legal name

Moka City Ltd.

Website

https://moka.mu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Moka Smart City (Moka City Ltd.) is a Mauritius-based smart city developer building a master-planned mixed-use district with LEED-certified residential and commercial real estate, integrated smart infrastructure, and community amenities, serving individual home buyers, businesses, and institutional tenants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart City Real Estate Development

NAICS

Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (531110), Solid Waste Collection (562111)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Lessors Of Real Property, Nec (6519)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Cities & Urban Innovation Programs (Digital Planning, Civic Tech for Cities) (BPAIANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Waste Management & Smart Sanitation (Facilities) (HSAPAPAM)

Keywords

• Smart city development
• Residential real estate
• Commercial property leasing
• Sustainable urban planning
• Community infrastructure services

Headquarters

HQ city

Moka

HQ country

Mauritius

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Sales - Residential: Sale of residential properties including built apartments, off-plan units (VEFA - Vente en État Futur d'Achèvement), and land parcels for individual home construction. Pricing ranges from Rs 14,500,000 for 2-bedroom off-plan to Rs 18,400,000 for resale 3-bedroom units, with monthly rentals at Rs 85,000.
2. Real Estate Sales - Commercial: Sale and rental of commercial land, office spaces, showrooms, and retail spaces. Commercial land prices start from Rs 22,815,000 for plots of 2,140-4,272 m². Multiple commercial zones including Telfair city center and Vivéa Business Park.
3. Property Management Services: Association Foncière services including architectural plan validation, construction oversight, and community governance through Property Management Associations at multiple levels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Moka Smart City (Moka City Ltd.) develops and operates a planned mixed-use smart city in central Mauritius, selling residential apartments, residential land parcels, commercial land, offices, showrooms, and retail spaces. Beyond property sales, the company delivers integrated urban services including 24/7 surveillance monitoring, electric bike sharing (Roulib), waste recycling infrastructure, community engagement programs (Moka'mwad), a sports club (Moka Rangers), and an artist residency program (Rezidan), all under a LEED-ND certified masterplan.

Product overview

Moka Smart City is a smart city development in Mauritius offering an integrated ecosystem of urban services and real estate. The portfolio includes the core Moka Smart City platform for civic information and services, Roulib (Mauritius' first electric bike sharing service), the Moka Rangers Sports Club (130,000 m² facility with 10 sports disciplines), the Rezidan artist residency program, and the Moka'mwad citizen collective platform. The city provides residential and commercial real estate, public spaces including La Promenade and Telfair Amphitheatre, and community programs spanning sports, culture, health, and education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Moka'mwad: Citizen collective for community engagement and local initiatives
• Moka Rangers
• Telfair
• Roulib
• Rezidan
• La Kocotte

Products and services

• Residential Apartments for Sale (Built & Off-Plan VEFA) Sale of built and off-plan (VEFA) residential apartments in Telfair and Helvétia for individuals and families. 2-bedroom off-plan units priced from Rs 14,500,000; resale 3-bedroom units at Rs 18,400,000 with 2-bedroom units at Rs 17,200,000.
• Residential Rental Apartments Monthly rental of built residential apartments in Helvétia and Telfair, with 3-bedroom units at Rs 85,000 per month.
• Residential Land Parcels Sale of residential land plots for individual home construction within Moka Smart City, subject to Design Review Committee validation and BLUP approvals.
• Commercial Land for Sale Sale of commercial land plots (2,140–4,272 m²) starting from Rs 22,815,000 across multiple commercial zones including Telfair city center and Vivéa Business Park.
• Office, Showroom, and Retail Space Leasing Leasing of office spaces, showrooms, and retail units within Telfair and other commercial districts of Moka Smart City for businesses.
• Property Management (Associations Foncières) Recurring association foncière services including architectural plan validation, construction oversight, and community governance through Property Management Associations at multiple levels.
• Roulib Electric Bike Sharing Mauritius' first electric bike sharing service with stations at Telfair, Helvétia, and Vivéa. Available via subscription through employers or condominiums with a mobile app enabling 2-minute reservations across 50 bikes.
• Moka Rangers Sports Club A 130,000 m² sports club offering 10 disciplines (football, swimming, fencing, tennis, running, cycling, volleyball, badminton, archery, karate) with professional coaching, gym facilities, pool, paddle courts, restaurant-bar, and community spaces.
• Rezidan Artist Residency Program Artist residency program launched in 2022, hosting emerging and established artists in studios at Kocotte Artistique. Artists develop personal projects and public space works with financial, artistic, and technical support.
• Moka'mwad Citizen Collective Platform Citizen collective providing an online platform for community engagement, enabling residents to propose ideas, initiate actions, participate in events, and access shared spaces like La Kocotte Moka'mwad.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ryann Dodds (Golf Professional)minorOthers · 1 June 2025Golf professional operating the driving range at Moka Rangers Sports Club with a 300 m² pro shop for equipment and training.
• Green LtdminorOthers · 1 October 2020Waste management contractor that collects and processes recyclables from the 9 Molok containers installed across Moka. Handles sorting, local valorization through crushing, and export of non-local materials.
• ER GroupcoreOthersParent company of Moka City Ltd. ER Group develops Moka Smart City and other subsidiaries operate within the group. Moka City sends marketing communications about other ER Group subsidiaries.
• Central Electricity Board (CEB)coreOthersGovernment utility providing electricity. Moka obtains pre-approvals before property delivery, and residents/businesses must apply for individual connections after BLUP approval.
• Central Water Authority (CWA)coreOthersGovernment water utility. Moka obtains pre-approvals before property delivery, and residents/businesses must apply for individual water connections.
• C-Care (Wellkin Hospital Group)coreOthersHealthcare provider operating the largest private clinic in Mauritius (Wellkin Hospital), Moka Eye Hospital, and C-Lab diagnostic laboratory within the Moka territory.
• Avacor SecuritycoreOthersSecurity service provider operating mobile patrols and monitoring the surveillance camera network 24/7 from the Moka Security Hub. Handles non-emergency incidents on Moka City territory.
• Moka Rangers Sports ClubcoreOthersSports club association registered with Registrar of Associations, offering 10 disciplines (football, swimming, fencing, tennis, running, cycling, volleyball, badminton, archery, karate) with qualified coaches.
• Moka'mwadcoreOthersCitizen collective supporting community initiatives, health programs, educational support, and cultural activities. Provides resources, venue access (La Kocotte Moka'mwad), and networking for local projects.
• Molok (Finnish Brand)minorOthersFinnish manufacturer of large-volume recycling containers. 9 Molok containers installed at 4 voluntary drop-off sites since October 2020 for paper/cardboard, glass, and plastic/aluminum recycling.

Scale indicators29 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Medini City (Iskandar Malaysia): Planned smart-city development in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia with mixed residential, commercial, and education zones, including a major medical hub (Gleneagles Medini). Closest international comparable by structure: master-planned city with healthcare, education, and business components.
• Songdo International Business District: Flagship smart-city development in Incheon, South Korea with integrated surveillance, waste, and mobility systems. Closest international reference point for the 'integrated smart-city infrastructure' pillar of Moka's proposition, though urban-scale.
• Masdar City: Abu Dhabi's planned sustainable city with LEED-targeted buildings, autonomous mobility pilots, and smart-grid infrastructure. Comparable as a sustainability-credentialed, master-planned mixed-use city though backed by sovereign capital.
• Azuri Living: Integrated resort-style residential and commercial development in Roches Noires, Mauritius. Comparable as another master-planned premium real estate project in Mauritius targeting a similar upper-middle/expat buyer pool with built-in amenities.
• Beau Plan Smart City: Master-planned mixed-use development in Pamplemousses, Mauritius by Medine Group, featuring residential, commercial, education (Amity University), and leisure amenities. Most direct local peer given similar smart-city framing, sustainability focus, and tiered pricing strategy.
• Anahita Mauritius: Integrated luxury resort and residential estate in Beau Champ, Mauritius with golf, beach, and residential villas. Comparable in targeting premium/expat buyers seeking amenity-rich planned communities, though more resort- than urban-focused.

Emerging players

• Forest City (Country Garden): Large-scale master-planned green city in Johor, Malaysia, marketed internationally with sustainability and smart-city positioning. Comparable in concept (greenfield smart-city with foreign-buyer orientation) though vastly larger in scale and currently facing sales headwinds.
• Konza Technopolis (Kenya): Government-led smart-city project south of Nairobi targeting ICT, education, and mixed-use development. Relevant African comparable in concept though state-driven rather than private developer-led like Moka.

Others

• ER Group (parent): Parent group of Moka City Ltd., operating multiple subsidiaries and real estate projects in Mauritius. Relevant for understanding capital allocation, group-level strategy, and cross-subsidization of Moka's smart-city capex.
• Vivéa Business Park: Commercial precinct within the Moka master plan itself. Included to note that some 'peers' are internal sub-zones, not external competitors - the company's commercial land offering competes with its own future phases for buyer attention.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/moka-smart-city

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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