Seed AI Startups in Africa
Startup Map Africa tracks the most active AI startups and tech companies across the continent. Filter by country, stage, and fundraising status — or explore the full Africa startups database.
Top Startups in Africa to Watch
A curated selection of African tech companies solving critical infrastructure, financial, and logistical challenges across the continent.
A data community bridging data literacy across Africa through mentorship, training, partnerships and events.
Smart fleet management for owners and drivers: tracking, alerts, leases, and payments in one dashboard.
Spend crypto as fiat, send professional invoices, and gift friends — all directly from WhatsApp. No app needed.
Manufacturing batteries for EVs and ESS systems targeting last-mile electrification and the e-mobility transition.
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.
Organic energy drink juice formulated for energy, mental clarity and focus.
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Mingloft | Mingloft is building a platform to help professional event planners optimise their workflow to maximise ROR on events. | United Kingdom | Entertainment | Seed | Actively Raising |
| RURAL GODDESS | An African inspired clothing brand within the mainstream retail space. | South Africa | Retail | Seed | Not 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 |
| Sokolite | Sokolite, creating a social media commerce platform | Kenya | Infrastructure & Logistics Retail E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Woliz | A retail-tech startup digitising Morocco's informal neighbourhood shops with connected point-of-sale terminals and software. | Morocco | Retail-tech | Seed | 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
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.
Dweche AI Limited
Actively RaisingDweche AI is developing Chapchat, an AI powered whatsapp sales engine for businesses.
Good music of kenya
Actively RaisingGoodmusicofkenya is changing the way kenyan music is marketed and access to new kenyan music.
Mingloft
Actively RaisingMingloft is building a platform to help professional event planners optimise their workflow to maximise ROR on events.
RURAL GODDESS
Not RaisingAn African inspired clothing brand within the mainstream retail space.
Scrivenn
Actively RaisingScrivenn is a unified literary platform to nurture creativity, foster connections, and ensures fair, sustainable growth
Sokolite
Actively RaisingSokolite, creating a social media commerce platform
Woliz
Actively RaisingA retail-tech startup digitising Morocco's informal neighbourhood shops with connected point-of-sale terminals and software.
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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Live| Startup | Country | Sector | About |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Equilua Seed | Angola | — | Infrastructure fintech for Angola |
| TheEntered Idea | Nigeria | Consumer Apps / Social | A private members-only platform for ambitious Africans to find love and the professional connections worth keeping. |
| Bizella Pre Seed | Ghana | Services MarketPlace | Ghana-based marketplace for booking verified home service providers |
| Neosoft Investment Ltd Pre Seed | Zambia | Agritech | NeoSoft Tech builds AI tools for governments, SMEs, and farmers to drive growth and jobs in Africa. |