Startups in Kigali
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesotech | Monitoring, evaluation, visualisation of timeseries of measurements and images in technical or natural processes | Rwanda | Engineering Data & Analytics Software & Services | Series A | Actively Raising |
| Kayko | A micro-ERP platform digitizing the operations of Rwanda’s informal merchants to unlock formal lending through data-driven credit scoring. | Rwanda | Fintech | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Lima Technologies | Lima Technologies is developing a platform to help farmers in Africa make more money through direct linkage to market. | Rwanda | Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Transportation Fintech | Series A | Actively Raising |
Hesotech
Actively RaisingMonitoring, evaluation, visualisation of timeseries of measurements and images in technical or natural processes
Kayko
Actively RaisingA micro-ERP platform digitizing the operations of Rwanda’s informal merchants to unlock formal lending through data-driven credit scoring.
Lima Technologies
Actively RaisingLima Technologies is developing a platform to help farmers in Africa make more money through direct linkage to market.
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