AI Startups in Kenya
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Top Startups in Africa to Watch
A curated selection of African tech companies solving critical infrastructure, financial, and logistical challenges across the continent.
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Secure, delivery-linked payments that protect buyers and sellers in informal and high-value online commerce.
A free football predictions platform powered by AI and mathematical analysis.
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Connecting startups with engineering students for hands-on projects while mapping talent for future roles.
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| Name | One-liner | Country | Sector | Stage | Raising |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adeera Unitech | Adeera Unitech is developing an application to help businesses run efficiently with real time data analytics and AI | Kenya | Data & Analytics Retail E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| AfroWema | AfroWema makes sustainable fashion to help conscious buyers access unique,upcycled pieces crafted by Kibera artisans | Kenya | Retail E-commerce Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Atieno | Atieno yarns is a fashion brand developing the first crochet production hub giving market access to kenyan artisans | Kenya | Creative Industries Retail Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | Growth | Actively Raising |
| Aura Derma | We are simplifying skin care for women, through fewer steps and few products. | Kenya | Retail E-commerce Consumer Services | Series A | Actively Raising |
| BARBAH GAMES | BARBAH GAMES is building an eSports ecosystem linking skill analytics from gaming to real job opportunities | Kenya | Entertainment Gaming Marketing | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Behind the screens | Pushing Prints is developing a tech-enabled fashion brand to help digital fashion shoppers to buy pieces that fit. | Kenya | Retail E-commerce Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Boma Recreation Haven | Boma Recreation Haven is developing real time child brain development to help Reduce screen time at home | Kenya | Entertainment Gaming Consumer Services | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Dweche AI Limited | Dweche AI is developing Chapchat, an AI powered whatsapp sales engine for businesses. | Kenya | Software & Services Retail E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| EuroVirtuals | A pioneering African game studio delivering unique virtuals, crash games, and slots tailored for emerging markets. | Kenya | Entertainment Gaming Software & Services | Growth | Actively Raising |
| FOTOGRAFI | Fotografi is developing a modern imaging service to help brands boost engagement with AI enhancements and easy sharing. | Kenya | Entertainment Creative Industries Marketing | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Good music of kenya | Goodmusicofkenya is changing the way kenyan music is marketed and access to new kenyan music. | Kenya | Media Entertainment | Seed | Actively Raising |
| home_254 | home_254 is a Made in Kenya fashion brand that focuses not only selling quality products but feeling of belonging. | Kenya | Manufacturing Retail | Series A | Actively Raising |
| Kite Holdings Limited | Kite is building in person tech to harness value for all stakeholders in high traffic areas using physical tech and AI | Kenya | Entertainment Creative Industries Retail | Series A | Actively Raising |
| Luku Fiti | Luku Fiti is an online thrift store in Kenya, offering fashion lovers fresh, affordable, and pre-loved clothing from Kenyan vendors, promoting sustainable style. | Kenya | E-commerce, Fashion, Sustainable Fashion, Retail | — | Not Raising |
| NYIKA Collections | NYIKA is developing a interior goods platform to help the hospitality industry source African curated goods with AI | Kenya | Travel & Hospitality Retail Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Ohana Family Wear Limited | Ohana Family Wear creates African-inspired swimwear for families, blending comfort, culture, and local craftsmanship. | Kenya | Manufacturing Retail E-commerce | Series A | Actively Raising |
| Omnishades Worldwide | Omnishades is building the Sephora of Africa | Kenya | Retail | Series A | Actively Raising |
| PlayHii Game | PlayHii Game - a gaming company, offers a gaming hub, an indie studio & esports to build & elevate our gaming community. | Kenya | Entertainment Gaming Software & Services | Growth | Actively Raising |
| QENAI | QENAI is a Kenyan AI automation agency providing world-class AI solutions and intelligent business operations for African businesses. | Kenya | AI Automation | — | Not Raising |
| safariLearn | Safari Learn is an all-in-one LMS that helps independent coaches sell courses | Kenya | Fintech Entertainment Creative Industries | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Scrivenn | Scrivenn is a unified literary platform to nurture creativity, foster connections, and ensures fair, sustainable growth | Kenya | Entertainment Creative Industries | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Social Tribbe | Social Tribbe combines social media management, CRM, and workflow automation in one omnichannel marketing platform. | Kenya | Entertainment Creative Industries Marketing | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Sokolite | Sokolite, creating a social media commerce platform | Kenya | Infrastructure & Logistics Retail E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| SPICE | Spice Without Borders is developing programs and platforms to help changemakers and marginalized communities amplify the | Kenya | Media Entertainment Creative Industries | Series A | Actively Raising |
| tradioAI | AI-Powered B2B eCommerce starting with-starting with Electricals & Electronics and Fashion & Cosmetics | Kenya | ecommerce, AI, b2b, Agtech | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Weza | Wezaprosoft is developing Enterprise software to help B2B clients to meet the rapidly changing environment | Kenya | Data & Analytics Software & Services Retail | Growth | Actively Raising |
| Wow radio | Wow radio is developing an online radio station to help inform Kenyan youth in a fun interactive way online | Kenya | Media Entertainment | Seed | Actively Raising |
| YAKWETU™ Online Limited | YAKWETU™ is an Award-winning Entertainment Technology Startup, that's Legalising the Retail of Pirated Content in Africa | Kenya | Media Entertainment Software & Services | Seed | Actively Raising |
Adeera Unitech
Actively RaisingAdeera Unitech is developing an application to help businesses run efficiently with real time data analytics and AI
AfroWema
Actively RaisingAfroWema makes sustainable fashion to help conscious buyers access unique,upcycled pieces crafted by Kibera artisans
Atieno
Actively RaisingAtieno yarns is a fashion brand developing the first crochet production hub giving market access to kenyan artisans
Aura Derma
Actively RaisingWe are simplifying skin care for women, through fewer steps and few products.
BARBAH GAMES
Actively RaisingBARBAH GAMES is building an eSports ecosystem linking skill analytics from gaming to real job opportunities
Behind the screens
Actively RaisingPushing Prints is developing a tech-enabled fashion brand to help digital fashion shoppers to buy pieces that fit.
Boma Recreation Haven
Actively RaisingBoma Recreation Haven is developing real time child brain development to help Reduce screen time at home
Dweche AI Limited
Actively RaisingDweche AI is developing Chapchat, an AI powered whatsapp sales engine for businesses.
EuroVirtuals
Actively RaisingA pioneering African game studio delivering unique virtuals, crash games, and slots tailored for emerging markets.
FOTOGRAFI
Actively RaisingFotografi is developing a modern imaging service to help brands boost engagement with AI enhancements and easy sharing.
Good music of kenya
Actively RaisingGoodmusicofkenya is changing the way kenyan music is marketed and access to new kenyan music.
home_254
Actively Raisinghome_254 is a Made in Kenya fashion brand that focuses not only selling quality products but feeling of belonging.
Kite Holdings Limited
Actively RaisingKite is building in person tech to harness value for all stakeholders in high traffic areas using physical tech and AI
Luku Fiti
Not RaisingLuku Fiti is an online thrift store in Kenya, offering fashion lovers fresh, affordable, and pre-loved clothing from Kenyan vendors, promoting sustainable style.
NYIKA Collections
Actively RaisingNYIKA is developing a interior goods platform to help the hospitality industry source African curated goods with AI
Ohana Family Wear Limited
Actively RaisingOhana Family Wear creates African-inspired swimwear for families, blending comfort, culture, and local craftsmanship.
Omnishades Worldwide
Actively RaisingOmnishades is building the Sephora of Africa
PlayHii Game
Actively RaisingPlayHii Game - a gaming company, offers a gaming hub, an indie studio & esports to build & elevate our gaming community.
QENAI
Not RaisingQENAI is a Kenyan AI automation agency providing world-class AI solutions and intelligent business operations for African businesses.
safariLearn
Actively RaisingSafari Learn is an all-in-one LMS that helps independent coaches sell courses
Scrivenn
Actively RaisingScrivenn is a unified literary platform to nurture creativity, foster connections, and ensures fair, sustainable growth
Social Tribbe
Actively RaisingSocial Tribbe combines social media management, CRM, and workflow automation in one omnichannel marketing platform.
Sokolite
Actively RaisingSokolite, creating a social media commerce platform
SPICE
Actively RaisingSpice Without Borders is developing programs and platforms to help changemakers and marginalized communities amplify the
tradioAI
Actively RaisingAI-Powered B2B eCommerce starting with-starting with Electricals & Electronics and Fashion & Cosmetics
Weza
Actively RaisingWezaprosoft is developing Enterprise software to help B2B clients to meet the rapidly changing environment
Wow radio
Actively RaisingWow radio is developing an online radio station to help inform Kenyan youth in a fun interactive way online
YAKWETU™ Online Limited
Actively RaisingYAKWETU™ is an Award-winning Entertainment Technology Startup, that's Legalising the Retail of Pirated Content in Africa
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