Startups in Cape Town

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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Ageiro An agentic AI platform that converts business intent directly into production-ready software. South Africa Enterprise AI — Actively Raising
Community Wolf An AI-powered platform that modernises public safety through a real-time community intelligence network. South Africa Safety Tech Seed Actively Raising
Ezeebit A crypto payments infrastructure startup enabling merchants in Africa to accept stablecoin payments with instant settlement and low fees. South Africa Fintech Seed Actively Raising
Immobazyme A biotech company using precision fermentation to produce high-value biologics for various industries, including therapeutics and cultivated meat. South Africa Biotechnology Seed Actively Raising
Vambo Technologies Vambo AI is developing multilingual AI tools to help Africans access, understand & create content in their own languages South Africa Data & Analytics Software & Services Seed Actively Raising
Walletdoc A payment gateway infrastructure provider for merchants in South Africa, offering digital wallets, Instant EFT, and other alternative payment solutions. South Africa Fintech — Actively Raising

Ageiro

Actively Raising

An agentic AI platform that converts business intent directly into production-ready software.

South Africa Enterprise AI —

Community Wolf

Actively Raising

An AI-powered platform that modernises public safety through a real-time community intelligence network.

South Africa Safety Tech Seed

Ezeebit

Actively Raising

A crypto payments infrastructure startup enabling merchants in Africa to accept stablecoin payments with instant settlement and low fees.

South Africa Fintech Seed

Immobazyme

Actively Raising

A biotech company using precision fermentation to produce high-value biologics for various industries, including therapeutics and cultivated meat.

South Africa Biotechnology Seed

Vambo Technologies

Actively Raising

Vambo AI is developing multilingual AI tools to help Africans access, understand & create content in their own languages

South Africa Data & Analytics Software & Services Seed

Walletdoc

Actively Raising

A payment gateway infrastructure provider for merchants in South Africa, offering digital wallets, Instant EFT, and other alternative payment solutions.

South Africa 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.