Yassir
Yassir is a leading multi-service platform or "Super App" providing on-demand services including ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery, and financial services. Founded in 2017, the company primarily operates in the Maghreb region and parts of French-speaking Africa, serving millions of users and thousands of partners. It is one of the most well-funded startups in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, having raised significant venture capital to scale its ecosystem. In Spain, Yassir has established a strategic technology and product hub in Barcelona. This office is central to their global engineering and data science efforts, making it a key destination for international tech talent. The company offers a multicultural environment where English is the primary working language, providing professionals the opportunity to build products for high-growth emerging markets while living in a major European tech hub.
Company History
Founded in 2017 by Noureddine Tayebi and Mahdi Yacine, Yassir began as a ride-hailing service in Algiers. It rapidly evolved into a comprehensive Super App, expanding into food delivery and fintech services across the Maghreb and beyond.
For International Professionals
- The Barcelona office serves as a primary global hub for engineering, product development, and data science.
- English is the official working language for technical and corporate roles in the Spanish office.
- The company provides the opportunity to work on a high-scale 'Super App' used by millions across Africa.
- Yassir is backed by top-tier global investors including Y Combinator and Bond.
- The team is highly international, reflecting the company's cross-continental operations between Europe and Africa.