Fintech Startups in South Africa
Startup Map Africa tracks the most active Fintech startups and tech companies across the continent. Filter by country, stage, and fundraising status — or explore the full Africa startups database.
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A curated selection of African tech companies solving critical infrastructure, financial, and logistical challenges across the continent.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayanda | Access global markets, diversify investments, and build wealth through one powerful platform. | South Africa | FinTech | Idea | 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 |
| NjiaPay | NjiaPay is a South African payment management and routing startup that helps online businesses manage payments by connecting to multiple payment providers through a single integration. | South Africa | Fintech | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Urban Ubuntu Limited | Urban Farewell is a mobile-first, affordable repatriation platform for the African diaspora and their extended families | South Africa | Fintech 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 |
| Zazu | Zazu is a digital financial operating system designed for African SMEs, offering a rebundled banking experience with API-driven integrations. | South Africa | Fintech | — | Actively Raising |
Cayanda
Actively RaisingAccess global markets, diversify investments, and build wealth through one powerful platform.
Ezeebit
Actively RaisingA crypto payments infrastructure startup enabling merchants in Africa to accept stablecoin payments with instant settlement and low fees.
NjiaPay
Actively RaisingNjiaPay is a South African payment management and routing startup that helps online businesses manage payments by connecting to multiple payment providers through a single integration.
Urban Ubuntu Limited
Actively RaisingUrban Farewell is a mobile-first, affordable repatriation platform for the African diaspora and their extended families
Walletdoc
Actively RaisingA payment gateway infrastructure provider for merchants in South Africa, offering digital wallets, Instant EFT, and other alternative payment solutions.
Zazu
Actively RaisingZazu is a digital financial operating system designed for African SMEs, offering a rebundled banking experience with API-driven integrations.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Xamio Seed | Nigeria | Edutech | Xamio turns an exam timetable into a personal, reminder-driven calendar in under a minute |
| AIThesaurus.io Seed | United States | Marketing Technology | AIThesaurus.io is a multilingual AI-powered thesaurus for writers, marketers, and SEO specialists in Santa Monica, CA, offering synonyms with SEO insights. |
| Fewticket Seed | Nigeria | nformation Technology / Software (SaaS) | Create Events, Sell Tickets, Discover Experiences |
| Fytabro Ltd Pre Seed | Ghana | Utility | Connecting Households and Business to freelance utility support services across West Africa, like Uber. |
| StoryDocsAI Pre Seed | USA | AI, Media Tech | StoryDocsAI generates AI-powered, research-backed 60-second documentary videos for startups to pitch and share. |