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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFRITEC SPS | AfriTech SPS develops an ISP management system that helps ISPs run smoothly by unifying and automating operations | Kenya | Software & Services | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Andu | Keeping humans relevant | Kenya | Human Resource & Employment | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Bongowise | Bongowise developing and deploying AI-driven systems for SMEs to help SMEs adopt and use AI affordably. | Kenya | Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Data & Analytics Software & Services | Idea | Actively Raising |
| BuuPass Labs | Transit innovation lab | KE | SaaS | Idea | Open to funding |
| corebench | Getting you Fractional Experts from their busy lives to scale your business. | Kenya | Consumer Services Human Resource & Employment Research & Consulting | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Everything Data | We are a data community focused on bridging data literacy in Africa through mentorship, training, partnerships & events | Kenya | Edtech Data & Analytics | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Glovo Kenya Services | Hyperlocal logistics tech | KE | Logistics | Idea | Open to funding |
| HakiTech Labs | HakiTech Lab is developing a movement to help citizens tackle legal illitracy with tech. | Kenya | Legaltech | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Incorve Solutions | We are a tech company focused on providing innovative solutions in the digital health and technology space. | Kenya | Digital Health | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Intellush | Intellush, turns Youtube News into structured intelligence, ensuring you don't miss anything from your favorite channels | Kenya | Media Data & Analytics Software & Services | Idea | Actively Raising |
| KaziChat | Kazichat is developing Kenya's top AI powered job board. | Kenya | Human Resource & Employment | Idea | Actively Raising |
| KheriData54 | Kheridata54 developing predictive models for Non Communicable Diseases using data analytics and machine learning tools. | Kenya | Healthcare Diagnostics Digital Health | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Kipepeo | Building UAS Technology for Smarter, Sustainable Solutions. | Kenya | Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Aerospace Software & Services | Idea | Actively Raising |
| KUA Ventures | Impact fintech tools | KE | Fintech | Idea | Open to funding |
| Minidoctor | Minidoctor helps youth understand their health through online doctors and therapists | Kenya | Diagnostics Digital Health Femtech | Idea | Actively Raising |
| NexLynk Engineers | NexLynk connects startups with engineering students for hands-on projects while mapping talent for future roles. | Kenya | Engineering Human Resource & Employment | Idea | Actively Raising |
| NYIKA Collections | NYIKA is developing a interior goods platform to help the hospitality industry source African curated goods with AI | Kenya | Travel & Hospitality Retail Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Oscle | Oscle crafts clear, minimal brand kits to help small businesses define consistent, modern visual identities. | Kenya | Software & Services | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Rebelle Media | We create compelling, high-impact content that elevates artists and their brands | Kenya | Creative Industries | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Replate Africa | Replate Africa is a tech enabled, community driven platform to help cities cut food waste and expand affordable access. | Kenya | Food & Beverage Transportation Software & Services | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Revops.Africa | RevOps AI is developing an autonomous intelligence platform to help revenue-dependent organizations. | Kenya | Data & Analytics Software & Services | Idea | Actively Raising |
| RingPark | RingPark is a mobile application aimed at redirecting on street parking to less congested parking areas | Kenya | Software & Services | Idea | Actively Raising |
| ScMedia-Ke | ScMedia creates streamlined visual-production services to help schools capture and present their stories with clarity. | Kenya | Media | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Semi colony | Semi colony is a brand inspired by people going through it mentally, its a way to involve and support them butinafunway | Kenya | Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Sendy Freight OS | Freight ops software | KE | SaaS | Idea | Open to funding |
| SidianTech | SME bank tech | KE | SaaS | Idea | Open to funding |
| SIR GERARD HOMES | SirGerard homes a real estate consultancy help professionals, investors, expatriates, and families find premium spaces | Kenya | Proptech | Idea | Actively Raising |
| SkizaPay | Voice commerce | KE | SaaS | Idea | Open to funding |
| Smart Q | Smart Q is developing a system to help patients have a less frustrating experience at hospitals with an efficient queue. | Kenya | Healthcare | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Social Tribbe | Social Tribbe combines social media management, CRM, and workflow automation in one omnichannel marketing platform. | Kenya | Entertainment Creative Industries Marketing | Idea | Actively Raising |
| TandaPay Micro | Micro insurance wallet | KE | Fintech | Idea | Open to funding |
| Tech Sisters Kenya | Tech Sisters Kenya is developing a talent and learning ecosystem to help women in tech access skills, opportunities, and | Kenya | Edtech Software & Services Human Resource & Employment | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Terra254 | TerraMatch AI is building farmland data software to help farmers and investors reduce land risk using AI analysis. | Kenya | Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Software & Services Research & Consulting | Idea | Actively Raising |
| UVON health | U-VON Health is dedicated to transforming maternal and newborn healthcare. | Kenya | Healthcare Diagnostics Medical Devices | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Youth Plus | . | Kenya | Human Resource & Employment | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Zao | Zao is developing an AgTech platform to help farmers find market, learn skills and connect through USSD and a phone app. | Kenya | Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Software & Services E-commerce | Idea | Actively Raising |
| ZENOVA HEALTHCARE | Zenova Healthcare builds a platform that helps clinics prevent stockouts with automated inventory, suppliers and finance | Kenya | Infrastructure & Logistics Healthcare Fintech | Idea | Actively Raising |
AFRITEC SPS
Actively RaisingAfriTech SPS develops an ISP management system that helps ISPs run smoothly by unifying and automating operations
Bongowise
Actively RaisingBongowise developing and deploying AI-driven systems for SMEs to help SMEs adopt and use AI affordably.
corebench
Actively RaisingGetting you Fractional Experts from their busy lives to scale your business.
Everything Data
Actively RaisingWe are a data community focused on bridging data literacy in Africa through mentorship, training, partnerships & events
HakiTech Labs
Actively RaisingHakiTech Lab is developing a movement to help citizens tackle legal illitracy with tech.
Incorve Solutions
Actively RaisingWe are a tech company focused on providing innovative solutions in the digital health and technology space.
Intellush
Actively RaisingIntellush, turns Youtube News into structured intelligence, ensuring you don't miss anything from your favorite channels
KaziChat
Actively RaisingKazichat is developing Kenya's top AI powered job board.
KheriData54
Actively RaisingKheridata54 developing predictive models for Non Communicable Diseases using data analytics and machine learning tools.
Kipepeo
Actively RaisingBuilding UAS Technology for Smarter, Sustainable Solutions.
Minidoctor
Actively RaisingMinidoctor helps youth understand their health through online doctors and therapists
NexLynk Engineers
Actively RaisingNexLynk connects startups with engineering students for hands-on projects while mapping talent for future roles.
NYIKA Collections
Actively RaisingNYIKA is developing a interior goods platform to help the hospitality industry source African curated goods with AI
Oscle
Actively RaisingOscle crafts clear, minimal brand kits to help small businesses define consistent, modern visual identities.
Rebelle Media
Actively RaisingWe create compelling, high-impact content that elevates artists and their brands
Replate Africa
Actively RaisingReplate Africa is a tech enabled, community driven platform to help cities cut food waste and expand affordable access.
Revops.Africa
Actively RaisingRevOps AI is developing an autonomous intelligence platform to help revenue-dependent organizations.
RingPark
Actively RaisingRingPark is a mobile application aimed at redirecting on street parking to less congested parking areas
ScMedia-Ke
Actively RaisingScMedia creates streamlined visual-production services to help schools capture and present their stories with clarity.
Semi colony
Actively RaisingSemi colony is a brand inspired by people going through it mentally, its a way to involve and support them butinafunway
SIR GERARD HOMES
Actively RaisingSirGerard homes a real estate consultancy help professionals, investors, expatriates, and families find premium spaces
Smart Q
Actively RaisingSmart Q is developing a system to help patients have a less frustrating experience at hospitals with an efficient queue.
Social Tribbe
Actively RaisingSocial Tribbe combines social media management, CRM, and workflow automation in one omnichannel marketing platform.
Tech Sisters Kenya
Actively RaisingTech Sisters Kenya is developing a talent and learning ecosystem to help women in tech access skills, opportunities, and
Terra254
Actively RaisingTerraMatch AI is building farmland data software to help farmers and investors reduce land risk using AI analysis.
UVON health
Actively RaisingU-VON Health is dedicated to transforming maternal and newborn healthcare.
Zao
Actively RaisingZao is developing an AgTech platform to help farmers find market, learn skills and connect through USSD and a phone app.
ZENOVA HEALTHCARE
Actively RaisingZenova Healthcare builds a platform that helps clinics prevent stockouts with automated inventory, suppliers and finance
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