Startups in Nigeria
Startup Map Africa tracks the most active tech startups and tech companies in Nigeria. Filter by sector, 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.
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| Name | One-liner | Country | Sector | Stage | Raising |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10mg Health | 10mg Health builds embedded credit infrastructure that enables clinics to buy medicines now and pay later across Africa | Nigeria | Fintech | Seed | Actively Raising |
| 10mg Health | 10mg Health is a Nigerian HealthTech startup providing AI-powered, collateral-free healthcare financing to clinics and pharmacies in Africa. | Nigeria | Healthtech | Seed | Open to funding |
| Acecore Incorporations | Acecore Incorporations powers Africa's future with indigenously manufactured energy storage and solar solutions, combined with smart energy management technology in Nigeria. | Nigeria | Energy | — | Not Raising |
| Afomo | Afomo is a Nigerian platform empowering informal merchants to expand sales, accept payments, and build financial identity. | Nigeria | Fintech | — | Not Raising |
| Agriarche | Agriarche is a Nigerian agritech company connecting smallholder farmers to processors and food companies, improving incomes and reducing post-harvest losses. | Nigeria | Agritech | Seed | Not Raising |
| AMBA | AMBA is a real-time safety and emergency response platform for individuals, families, and institutions across Nigeria. | Nigeria | Safety Tech | — | Not Raising |
| BetaCare Pharmacy | BetaCare Pharmacy is a Nigerian patient-centric pharmacy chain in Lagos, providing affordable healthcare and innovative health solutions. | Nigeria | Healthtech | — | Not Raising |
| Bmoni | BMONI helps Africans send, spend, and save money globally through smart wallets, USD cards, and seamless cross-border payments. | Nigeria | Fintech | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| Bpurple Technology | Bpurple Technology is a Nigerian tech and training partner empowering organizations with scalable systems, data insights, and upskilling for the digital future. | Nigeria | Technology | — | Not Raising |
| BringitKonk | BringitKonk is a Nigerian commerce infrastructure platform that turns WhatsApp messages into sales, demand signals, and data points for stores. | Nigeria | Retail Tech | — | Not Raising |
| CampusHut | CampusHut is an AI-powered Edtech platform for African students, offering smart learning tools, career opportunities, and peer networks for academic success. | Nigeria | Edtech | — | Not Raising |
| Cardtonic | A digital platform for gift card trading, bill payments, and business expense management in Africa. | Nigeria | Fintech | Seed | Actively Raising |
| CDK Integrated Industries | CDK Integrated Industries is a Nigerian manufacturer of premium sanitary ware and porcelain tiles, serving markets in Africa and Europe. | Nigeria | Building Materials | — | Not Raising |
| Clastro | Clastro AI centralizes university learning with AI-powered tutoring, smart summaries, and podcasts to boost student succ | Nigeria | EdTech | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Credra | Decision Infrastructure | Nigeria | Financial Infrstructure | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| Crop2Cash | Crop2Cash provides formal financing to smallholder farmers in Nigeria using digital tools like USSD technology. | Nigeria | Agritech | Seed | Actively Raising |
| CyTraq | CyTraq provides advanced cybersecurity solutions, including vulnerability assessment, digital forensics, and threat intelligence, in Nigeria. | Nigeria | Cybersecurity | — | Not Raising |
| Daya | Stablecoin-powered financial operating system for African enterprises. | Nigeria | Fintech | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| Digitaley Drive | Digitaley Drive is an African EdTech platform equipping learners with in-demand tech skills through AI, gamification, and community learning. | Nigeria | Edtech | — | Not Raising |
| Eja-Ice | Off-grid, solar-powered cold-chain for Africa. | Nigeria | Agritech | Seed | Not Raising |
| Eve | The operating system for events, vendors, and experiences. | Nigeria | Eventech | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Exambuddie.app | "ExamBuddie is a mobile-first exam prep app helping the 2M+ students who sit JAMB and millions more on WAEC/NECO each ye | Nigeria | Edutech | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta | Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is a Nigerian specialized university focused on agricultural education, research, and extension services. | Nigeria | Education | — | Not Raising |
| Fewticket | Create Events, Sell Tickets, Discover Experiences | Nigeria | nformation Technology / Software (SaaS) | Seed | Actively Raising |
| First Tech Enterprises | Empowering Africa’s youth with practical digital skills for the global digital economy. | Nigeria | EduTech | Series A | Open to funding |
| Gigmile | A mobility financing platform enabling gig workers in Africa to own income-generating vehicles through a lease-to-own model. | Nigeria | Mobility | Seed | Actively Raising |
| GoLemon | GoLemon helps you get groceries and home essentials delivered easily — straight to your door, without the store-hopping. | Nigeria | Logistics | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Guidance Law Firm | One of the best law firms in Lagos, Nigeria. | Nigeria | Legal Services | Growth | Actively Raising |
| Housmata | Housmata is an African property rental platform connecting verified renters with verified listings, simplifying home search and property management. | Nigeria | Proptech | — | Not Raising |
| Humynize | Document Automation & Academic Layout Platform | Nigeria | SaaS | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Justxpend Technologies | Spend crypto as fiat, send professional invoices, gift friends and family all directly from WhatsApp. NO app | Nigeria | crypto currency/fintech | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Kimztech | Scaling with Tech by Creating trusted digital marketplaces for property, mobility, and commerce. | Nigeria | E-commerce | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Koolboks | Koolboks is a French solar refrigeration company helping Nigerian food vendors and farmers preserve food affordably in off-grid areas. | Nigeria | Agritech | Series A | Not Raising |
| LagRide | A ride-hailing platform in Lagos, Nigeria, that provides drivers with a path to vehicle ownership through a rent-to-own model. | Nigeria | Mobility | — | Actively Raising |
| Metro Africa Xpress (MAX) | An electric mobility platform providing vehicle financing, battery swapping, and fleet management for drivers across Africa. | Nigeria | Mobility | — | Actively Raising |
| Microbiz | Microbiz is a Nigerian fintech institution driving financial inclusion by empowering individuals, cooperatives, and businesses with banking solutions. | Nigeria | Fintech | — | Not Raising |
| Midddleman Technologies | Embedded finance and supply-chain middleware for FMCG distribution. | Nigeria | Fintech | Seed | Not Raising |
| Moniepoint | Moniepoint is a Nigerian fintech company providing financial services to businesses and individuals. | Nigeria | Fintech | Series C | Actively Raising |
| Mono | An open banking platform that provides APIs for businesses to access financial data and initiate payments from customer bank accounts across Africa. | Nigeria | Fintech | Series A | Actively Raising |
| MyItura | MyItura is building shopify for healthcare providers across Africa. | Nigeria | Healthcare Digital Health | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Nigeria Youth SDGs Network (NGYouthSDGs) | Nigeria Youth SDGs Network (NGYouthSDGs) is a Nigerian youth-led civil society organization advocating for meaningful youth engagement in sustainable development. | Nigeria | Civic and Social Organizations | — | Not Raising |
| Novacrust | USD accounts | Crypto | Dollar cards | Gift cards | Cross-border Payments. | Nigeria | — | Growth | Not Raising |
| ParkNCharge | ParkNCharge is Africa's leading smart parking management software and EV charging platform, headquartered in Nigeria, optimizing urban mobility. | Nigeria | Mobility | — | Not Raising |
| Paystack | A payments and banking platform that helps businesses in Africa get paid, access loans, and manage deposits. | Nigeria | Fintech | — | Actively Raising |
| Powerstove | Powerstove is a Nigerian clean cooking energy company building IoT-enabled, smokeless cookstoves that cut fuel costs and indoor air pollution. | Nigeria | Agritech | Seed | Not Raising |
| Redtech Limited | Redtech Limited is a Nigerian technology company providing secure payment solutions and energy operations technology across Africa. | Nigeria | Fintech, Energy Tech | — | Not Raising |
| Reliable | Reliable is an African e-commerce and delivery platform in Nigeria, offering gadgets, food, groceries, and more from local stores. | Nigeria | E-commerce & Delivery | — | Not Raising |
| RentWaka | RentWaka is a Nigerian direct rental platform connecting verified tenants and owners, eliminating agent fees and hidden costs. | Nigeria | Proptech | — | Not Raising |
| RE:VERSE Games | Building a global-first, scalable game studio from Africa. | Nigeria | Gaming | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Revolve | Revolve is a Nigerian fintech platform simplifying cross-border payments and remittances for businesses and individuals across Africa and globally. | Nigeria | Fintech | — | Not Raising |
| RUN | RUN is an AI-powered logistics platform fixing inefficiency and mistrust in Africa’s delivery ecosystem through technolo | Nigeria | Infrastructure & Logistics Software & Services E-commerce | Growth | Actively Raising |
| SAFETRANSACT | SAFETRANSACT is a Nigerian platform empowering buyers and rewarding sellers by facilitating secure online transactions and preventing fraud. | Nigeria | Fintech | — | Not Raising |
| Sarfix Logistics | Sarfix Logistics is a Nigerian logistics platform revolutionizing last-mile delivery with AI-powered route optimization and real-time tracking. | Nigeria | Logistics | — | Not Raising |
| SmartDivert | Never missed a call that impact business | Nigeria | Telecom | Idea | Open to funding |
| Snowview Nigeria | Snowview Nigeria is a premier provider of telecom infrastructure and engineering services in Nigeria, specializing in BTS site acquisition and development. | Nigeria | Telecommunications | — | Not Raising |
| Softworld Ventures | Softworld Ventures is a Nigerian software company developing mobile apps like TailorMade for body measurements and IMEITracker for phone security. | Nigeria | Software | — | Not Raising |
| Space in Africa | Space in Africa is a Nigerian market intelligence and consulting platform providing news and data for the African space industry. | Nigeria | Space Industry Market Intelligence | — | Not Raising |
| Stabyl | Nigerian fintech that raised a $2.7M pre-seed led by KongaPay in June 2026. | Nigeria | Fintech | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| Starsight Energy | Starsight Energy is a West African C&I clean energy provider, offering solar power and battery storage to businesses in Nigeria and Ghana. | Nigeria | Energy | Growth | Not Raising |
| Taurex | Taurex is a Nigerian multi-asset online trading platform offering forex, commodities, indices, and equities trading with AI-driven technology. | Nigeria | Fintech | Series C | Actively Raising |
| TechMatrix Arena | TechMatrix Arena is a Nigerian AI-powered car marketplace for buying and selling new and used vehicles, ensuring trust and verified listings. | Nigeria | Automotive Marketplace | — | Not Raising |
| Teria | Teria is a Nigerian fintech platform helping banks and fintechs reduce failed transactions and manage downtime through transaction analytics and uptime alerts. | Nigeria | Fintech | — | Not Raising |
| Terra Industries | Terra Industries is a Nigerian defense-tech company building autonomous security systems and drones to protect critical assets and borders in Africa. | Nigeria | Defense-tech | Series A | Not Raising |
| TGIPay | TGIPay is a secure payment gateway for Nigerian businesses, licensed by CBN, offering fast and seamless payment solutions for collecting payments. | Nigeria | Fintech | — | Not Raising |
| TheEntered | A private members-only platform for ambitious Africans to find love and the professional connections worth keeping. | Nigeria | Consumer Apps / Social | Idea | Open to funding |
| The Entered | Africa's private members-only platform for curated dating and professional networking. Members apply, not swipe. | Nigeria | Consumer Apps / Social | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| The Price Marketplace | Nigeria's first AI-powered crowdsourced food price collection and aggregation platform | Nigeria | Agritech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Tybotics Technology LTD | Tybotics, parent of Shernest, powers safe, clear payments for Africa’s creators and freelancers. | Nigeria | Technology / Startup Studio / Venture Building | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| UPNEPA NG | UPNEPA NG is a Nigerian resilience energy architecture firm providing certified renewable energy solutions for enterprises to ensure reliable power and reduce costs. | Nigeria | Renewable Energy | — | Not Raising |
| Xamio | Xamio turns an exam timetable into a personal, reminder-driven calendar in under a minute | Nigeria | Edutech | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Yamify | The 'Heroku for AI' — GPU-backed AI app deployment for Africa. | Nigeria | Artificial Intelligence | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| ZAK Health | ZAK Health is an African healthtech platform integrating AI-powered health assessments and telemedicine services in Nigeria and across Africa. | Nigeria | Healthtech | — | Open to funding |
| Zyvoltis EV | Zyvoltis EV provides smart electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Nigeria, enabling businesses to generate revenue from EV charging. | Nigeria | Cleantech | — | Not Raising |
10mg Health
Actively Raising10mg Health builds embedded credit infrastructure that enables clinics to buy medicines now and pay later across Africa
10mg Health
Open to funding10mg Health is a Nigerian HealthTech startup providing AI-powered, collateral-free healthcare financing to clinics and pharmacies in Africa.
Acecore Incorporations
Not RaisingAcecore Incorporations powers Africa's future with indigenously manufactured energy storage and solar solutions, combined with smart energy management technology in Nigeria.
Afomo
Not RaisingAfomo is a Nigerian platform empowering informal merchants to expand sales, accept payments, and build financial identity.
Agriarche
Not RaisingAgriarche is a Nigerian agritech company connecting smallholder farmers to processors and food companies, improving incomes and reducing post-harvest losses.
AMBA
Not RaisingAMBA is a real-time safety and emergency response platform for individuals, families, and institutions across Nigeria.
BetaCare Pharmacy
Not RaisingBetaCare Pharmacy is a Nigerian patient-centric pharmacy chain in Lagos, providing affordable healthcare and innovative health solutions.
Bmoni
Not RaisingBMONI helps Africans send, spend, and save money globally through smart wallets, USD cards, and seamless cross-border payments.
Bpurple Technology
Not RaisingBpurple Technology is a Nigerian tech and training partner empowering organizations with scalable systems, data insights, and upskilling for the digital future.
BringitKonk
Not RaisingBringitKonk is a Nigerian commerce infrastructure platform that turns WhatsApp messages into sales, demand signals, and data points for stores.
CampusHut
Not RaisingCampusHut is an AI-powered Edtech platform for African students, offering smart learning tools, career opportunities, and peer networks for academic success.
Cardtonic
Actively RaisingA digital platform for gift card trading, bill payments, and business expense management in Africa.
CDK Integrated Industries
Not RaisingCDK Integrated Industries is a Nigerian manufacturer of premium sanitary ware and porcelain tiles, serving markets in Africa and Europe.
Clastro
Actively RaisingClastro AI centralizes university learning with AI-powered tutoring, smart summaries, and podcasts to boost student succ
Crop2Cash
Actively RaisingCrop2Cash provides formal financing to smallholder farmers in Nigeria using digital tools like USSD technology.
CyTraq
Not RaisingCyTraq provides advanced cybersecurity solutions, including vulnerability assessment, digital forensics, and threat intelligence, in Nigeria.
Daya
Not RaisingStablecoin-powered financial operating system for African enterprises.
Digitaley Drive
Not RaisingDigitaley Drive is an African EdTech platform equipping learners with in-demand tech skills through AI, gamification, and community learning.
Eve
Actively RaisingThe operating system for events, vendors, and experiences.
Exambuddie.app
Actively Raising"ExamBuddie is a mobile-first exam prep app helping the 2M+ students who sit JAMB and millions more on WAEC/NECO each ye
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Not RaisingFederal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is a Nigerian specialized university focused on agricultural education, research, and extension services.
Fewticket
Actively RaisingCreate Events, Sell Tickets, Discover Experiences
First Tech Enterprises
Open to fundingEmpowering Africa’s youth with practical digital skills for the global digital economy.
Gigmile
Actively RaisingA mobility financing platform enabling gig workers in Africa to own income-generating vehicles through a lease-to-own model.
GoLemon
Actively RaisingGoLemon helps you get groceries and home essentials delivered easily — straight to your door, without the store-hopping.
Guidance Law Firm
Actively RaisingOne of the best law firms in Lagos, Nigeria.
Housmata
Not RaisingHousmata is an African property rental platform connecting verified renters with verified listings, simplifying home search and property management.
Justxpend Technologies
Actively RaisingSpend crypto as fiat, send professional invoices, gift friends and family all directly from WhatsApp. NO app
Kimztech
Actively RaisingScaling with Tech by Creating trusted digital marketplaces for property, mobility, and commerce.
Koolboks
Not RaisingKoolboks is a French solar refrigeration company helping Nigerian food vendors and farmers preserve food affordably in off-grid areas.
LagRide
Actively RaisingA ride-hailing platform in Lagos, Nigeria, that provides drivers with a path to vehicle ownership through a rent-to-own model.
Metro Africa Xpress (MAX)
Actively RaisingAn electric mobility platform providing vehicle financing, battery swapping, and fleet management for drivers across Africa.
Microbiz
Not RaisingMicrobiz is a Nigerian fintech institution driving financial inclusion by empowering individuals, cooperatives, and businesses with banking solutions.
Midddleman Technologies
Not RaisingEmbedded finance and supply-chain middleware for FMCG distribution.
Moniepoint
Actively RaisingMoniepoint is a Nigerian fintech company providing financial services to businesses and individuals.
Mono
Actively RaisingAn open banking platform that provides APIs for businesses to access financial data and initiate payments from customer bank accounts across Africa.
MyItura
Actively RaisingMyItura is building shopify for healthcare providers across Africa.
Nigeria Youth SDGs Network (NGYouthSDGs)
Not RaisingNigeria Youth SDGs Network (NGYouthSDGs) is a Nigerian youth-led civil society organization advocating for meaningful youth engagement in sustainable development.
Novacrust
Not RaisingUSD accounts | Crypto | Dollar cards | Gift cards | Cross-border Payments.
ParkNCharge
Not RaisingParkNCharge is Africa's leading smart parking management software and EV charging platform, headquartered in Nigeria, optimizing urban mobility.
Paystack
Actively RaisingA payments and banking platform that helps businesses in Africa get paid, access loans, and manage deposits.
Powerstove
Not RaisingPowerstove is a Nigerian clean cooking energy company building IoT-enabled, smokeless cookstoves that cut fuel costs and indoor air pollution.
Redtech Limited
Not RaisingRedtech Limited is a Nigerian technology company providing secure payment solutions and energy operations technology across Africa.
Reliable
Not RaisingReliable is an African e-commerce and delivery platform in Nigeria, offering gadgets, food, groceries, and more from local stores.
RentWaka
Not RaisingRentWaka is a Nigerian direct rental platform connecting verified tenants and owners, eliminating agent fees and hidden costs.
RE:VERSE Games
Actively RaisingBuilding a global-first, scalable game studio from Africa.
Revolve
Not RaisingRevolve is a Nigerian fintech platform simplifying cross-border payments and remittances for businesses and individuals across Africa and globally.
RUN
Actively RaisingRUN is an AI-powered logistics platform fixing inefficiency and mistrust in Africa’s delivery ecosystem through technolo
SAFETRANSACT
Not RaisingSAFETRANSACT is a Nigerian platform empowering buyers and rewarding sellers by facilitating secure online transactions and preventing fraud.
Sarfix Logistics
Not RaisingSarfix Logistics is a Nigerian logistics platform revolutionizing last-mile delivery with AI-powered route optimization and real-time tracking.
Snowview Nigeria
Not RaisingSnowview Nigeria is a premier provider of telecom infrastructure and engineering services in Nigeria, specializing in BTS site acquisition and development.
Softworld Ventures
Not RaisingSoftworld Ventures is a Nigerian software company developing mobile apps like TailorMade for body measurements and IMEITracker for phone security.
Space in Africa
Not RaisingSpace in Africa is a Nigerian market intelligence and consulting platform providing news and data for the African space industry.
Stabyl
Not RaisingNigerian fintech that raised a $2.7M pre-seed led by KongaPay in June 2026.
Starsight Energy
Not RaisingStarsight Energy is a West African C&I clean energy provider, offering solar power and battery storage to businesses in Nigeria and Ghana.
Taurex
Actively RaisingTaurex is a Nigerian multi-asset online trading platform offering forex, commodities, indices, and equities trading with AI-driven technology.
TechMatrix Arena
Not RaisingTechMatrix Arena is a Nigerian AI-powered car marketplace for buying and selling new and used vehicles, ensuring trust and verified listings.
Teria
Not RaisingTeria is a Nigerian fintech platform helping banks and fintechs reduce failed transactions and manage downtime through transaction analytics and uptime alerts.
Terra Industries
Not RaisingTerra Industries is a Nigerian defense-tech company building autonomous security systems and drones to protect critical assets and borders in Africa.
TGIPay
Not RaisingTGIPay is a secure payment gateway for Nigerian businesses, licensed by CBN, offering fast and seamless payment solutions for collecting payments.
TheEntered
Open to fundingA private members-only platform for ambitious Africans to find love and the professional connections worth keeping.
The Entered
Actively RaisingAfrica's private members-only platform for curated dating and professional networking. Members apply, not swipe.
The Price Marketplace
Open to fundingNigeria's first AI-powered crowdsourced food price collection and aggregation platform
Tybotics Technology LTD
Actively RaisingTybotics, parent of Shernest, powers safe, clear payments for Africa’s creators and freelancers.
UPNEPA NG
Not RaisingUPNEPA NG is a Nigerian resilience energy architecture firm providing certified renewable energy solutions for enterprises to ensure reliable power and reduce costs.
Xamio
Actively RaisingXamio turns an exam timetable into a personal, reminder-driven calendar in under a minute
Yamify
Not RaisingThe 'Heroku for AI' — GPU-backed AI app deployment for Africa.
ZAK Health
Open to fundingZAK Health is an African healthtech platform integrating AI-powered health assessments and telemedicine services in Nigeria and across Africa.
Zyvoltis EV
Not RaisingZyvoltis EV provides smart electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Nigeria, enabling businesses to generate revenue from EV charging.
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