Startups in Cairo

Discover African startups and tech companies across the continent. Browse startups in Africa by country, sector, and stage, and explore some of the top startups in Africa in one place.

A curated selection of African tech companies solving critical infrastructure, financial, and logistical challenges across the continent.

Everything Data
Kenya
Edtech & Analytics

A data community bridging data literacy across Africa through mentorship, training, partnerships and events.

Nova Fleet
Kenya
Logistics

Smart fleet management for owners and drivers: tracking, alerts, leases, and payments in one dashboard.

Justxpend Technologies
Nigeria
Fintech

Spend crypto as fiat, send professional invoices, and gift friends — all directly from WhatsApp. No app needed.

Kasi Desert Circuit
Kenya
Cleantech

Manufacturing batteries for EVs and ESS systems targeting last-mile electrification and the e-mobility transition.

Zemi
Kenya
Fintech / E-commerce

Secure, delivery-linked payments that protect buyers and sellers in informal and high-value online commerce.

PredictLix
Kenya
AI & Analytics

A free football predictions platform powered by AI and mathematical analysis.

Khatma Cathi
Kenya
Food & Beverage

Organic energy drink juice formulated for energy, mental clarity and focus.

NexLynk Engineers
Kenya
Engineering / HR

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
Bluworks Bluworks is an Egyptian HR-tech startup that digitizes workforce management for businesses employing frontline workers. Egypt HR-tech Seed Actively Raising
Business For Teens An edtech platform providing entrepreneurship and financial literacy education for teenagers. Egypt Edtech — Actively Raising
Nawah Scientific A cloud lab platform enabling scientists to conduct experiments remotely by sending samples to a network of accredited labs. Egypt Deeptech Series A Actively Raising
NowPay A financial wellness platform for employees that provides earned wage access and other salary-linked financial products. Egypt Fintech — Actively Raising
Rology An AI-powered teleradiology platform that connects hospitals to remote radiologists to address the shortage of specialists in the Middle East and Africa. Egypt Healthtech — Actively Raising
ValU A leading consumer finance platform in the MENA region offering buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) solutions. Egypt Fintech — Actively Raising

Bluworks

Actively Raising

Bluworks is an Egyptian HR-tech startup that digitizes workforce management for businesses employing frontline workers.

Egypt HR-tech Seed

Business For Teens

Actively Raising

An edtech platform providing entrepreneurship and financial literacy education for teenagers.

Egypt Edtech —

Nawah Scientific

Actively Raising

A cloud lab platform enabling scientists to conduct experiments remotely by sending samples to a network of accredited labs.

Egypt Deeptech Series A

NowPay

Actively Raising

A financial wellness platform for employees that provides earned wage access and other salary-linked financial products.

Egypt Fintech —

Rology

Actively Raising

An AI-powered teleradiology platform that connects hospitals to remote radiologists to address the shortage of specialists in the Middle East and Africa.

Egypt Healthtech —

ValU

Actively Raising

A leading consumer finance platform in the MENA region offering buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) solutions.

Egypt Fintech —

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FAQs About African Startups

The ecosystem is diverse, featuring standout African tech companies in fintech, healthtech, and agritech. Notable examples include innovators like SunCulture, BasiGo, and RxAll, which are solving core infrastructure and financial challenges across the continent.

You can use our directory filters above to quickly sort the database. Whether you are looking for tech startups in Africa based in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, or Egypt, our regional breakdown provides accurate, up-to-date data.

Fintech historically accounts for the largest share of funding, but sectors like climate tech, logistics, and enterprise AI are rapidly accelerating. African start ups are increasingly building B2B solutions that digitize informal economies.

Yes, our platform allows you to filter startups in Africa from the early pre-seed and seed stage all the way to Series B and growth stages, making it easier for investors and corporate partners to find relevant African tech companies.