Idea Stage Startups in South Africa
Startup Map Africa tracks the most active tech startups and tech companies in South Africa. Filter by sector, stage, and fundraising status — or explore the full Africa startups database.
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 |
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| Cayanda | Access global markets, diversify investments, and build wealth through one powerful platform. | South Africa | FinTech | Idea | Actively Raising |
Cayanda
Actively RaisingAccess global markets, diversify investments, and build wealth through one powerful platform.
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| ZippeeHomes Idea | Liberia | PropTech / Real Estate Marketplace | Liberia marketplace for homes, short stays, local services, and jobs. |
| Zazu | South Africa | Fintech | Zazu is a South African fintech platform offering business accounts, invoicing, spend management, and bookkeeping for ambitious businesses. |
| Nutanix | United States | Cloud Software | Nutanix is a US cloud software platform simplifying hybrid multicloud environments for enterprises, enabling unified management of apps, data, and AI. |
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| Kalispot Seed | Senegal | Fintech | Kalispot is a Senegalese fintech deploying network-agnostic '1Net' financial ATMs to improve cash-in/cash-out access in underserved communities across Africa. |