Startups in South Africa

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List of African tech startups filtered by country, sector, stage, and fundraising status
Name One-liner Country Sector Stage Raising
20thrive South Africa Not Raising
A2V Solutions A2V Solutions is a South African IT services provider offering world-class technology solutions and support to clients in Johannesburg. South Africa Information Technology Not Raising
ACTS Quadrant ACTS Quadrant is a South African software development company building futuristic, scalable, and secure digital solutions for SMEs, startups, and MNCs. South Africa Software Development Not Raising
AdaptiFleet AdaptiFleet is an AI-powered platform unifying humanoid bots, drones, and autonomous trucks into a single orchestration layer for industries across Africa. South Africa Logistics Pre Seed Not Raising
African Enterprise Network African Enterprise Network is a South African consulting firm providing sustainable business solutions, enterprise development, and skills training. South Africa Business Services Not Raising
Ageiro An agentic AI platform that converts business intent directly into production-ready software. South Africa Enterprise AI Actively Raising
Aizatron We enable our customers to embrace their digital future through AI optimisation and advanced data analytics. South Africa IoT and AI Series B Open to funding
Ali Ed Hub Ali Ed Hub is an AI-powered education platform in South Africa, reducing teacher workload, supporting parents, and personalising learning for children. South Africa Edtech Not Raising
Alpha Movers Alpha Movers is a South African professional furniture removal company offering home, office, and long-distance moving services across the country. South Africa Logistics Not Raising
Altron Altron is a South African technology group providing integrated ICT solutions, digital transformation, and managed services for businesses and governments. South Africa Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Not Raising
BackOfficePro BackOfficePro provides smart back-office systems for South African SMMEs, streamlining administrative tasks and improving efficiency. South Africa Business Services Not Raising
Beyond Classroom Coding Beyond Classroom Coding is a South African Edtech platform that equips children, underprivileged youth, and tech enthusiasts with essential coding skills. South Africa Edtech Not Raising
BLEC Advisory BLEC Advisory provides ground-level business intelligence for South African founders, SMEs, and investors, enabling confident market decisions. South Africa Business Intelligence Not Raising
BLEC Advisory MARKET INTELLIGENCE THAT HELPS YOU MAKE THE CALL, WITHOUT THE GUESSWORK South Africa Market Intelligence Pre Seed Not Raising
Bread Africa Bread Africa is a South African agritech startup building modern value chains and technology for indigenous crops to create resilient food systems. South Africa Agritech Not Raising
Breaze Delivery B2B on-demand e-commerce logistics for South Africa's township economy. South Africa Logistics Seed Not Raising
BucksUp BucksUp is a South African peer-to-peer lending platform connecting borrowers and lenders for personal and business loans using AI-powered credit scoring. South Africa Fintech Not Raising
CAPACITI CAPACITI is a South African digital talent accelerator empowering youth with future-ready tech skills and creating job opportunities across Africa. South Africa Edtech Not Raising
Cayanda Access global markets, diversify investments, and build wealth through one powerful platform. South Africa FinTech Idea Actively Raising
Chadesh Global Business Connectors Connecting Entrepreneurs. Creating Opportunities South Africa Growth Not Raising
Community Wolf An AI-powered platform that modernises public safety through a real-time community intelligence network. South Africa Safety Tech Seed Actively Raising
Conscious Connections Conscious Connections is a South African coaching and consulting platform shaping future leaders through individual, parent, and youth development programs. South Africa Leadership Development Not Raising
Conscious Connections - Future Leaders Equipping the next generation with the confidence, character, and real-world skills to thrive in an unpredictable future South Africa Education / EdTech; Youth Development; Future Skills development Growth Actively Raising
CoStacked Collaboration starts here. South Africa Collaboration & Productivity Tools/SaaS/Developer Tools Pre Seed Open to funding
Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) South Africa's Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) drives socio-economic development through research and innovation initiatives. South Africa Government (Science & Technology) Not Raising
DNA Brand Architects DNA Brand Architects is a South African strategic consulting and creative design agency specializing in brand development and marketing. South Africa Marketing & Branding Not 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
Factes Africa Factes Africa is a South African investment holding and management company focused on real estate and infrastructure development across key sectors. South Africa Real Estate & Infrastructure Development Not Raising
Garage South Africa Not Raising
Holeni Holdings Holeni Holdings is a South African enterprise integration and automation platform, offering data integration, process automation, analytics, and website development. South Africa Enterprise Software Not Raising
Immobazyme A biotech company using precision fermentation to produce high-value biologics for various industries, including therapeutics and cultivated meat. South Africa Biotechnology Seed Actively Raising
IsoGuard.ai Turning CCTV into Intelligent Protection. South Africa Saas Pre Seed Open to funding
ITqulate ITqulate is a South African IT solutions provider specializing in automation, system integration, and ICT infrastructure for businesses. South Africa IT Services Not Raising
Leera Leera is an AI-powered agile project management platform for teams worldwide, automating tasks and generating code for faster execution. South Africa Project Management, Artificial Intelligence, Software Not Raising
Multinet Technologies Multinet Technologies is a South African business solutions provider offering digital marketing, web development, and ICT services. South Africa IT Services Not Raising
My Project Box My Project Box is a South African talent acquisition and management platform specializing in customized recruitment services. South Africa Recruitment Not Raising
National Treasury of South Africa The National Treasury of South Africa manages the country's economic policy, annual budget, and government finances from Pretoria. South Africa Government Not Raising
Navi Navi is a South African business intelligence platform that helps companies connect with their communities through meaningful insights. South Africa Business Intelligence Not Raising
Neurowave Neurowave is a South African fintech platform providing a comprehensive loan management system for lenders and an online loan application portal for borrowers. South Africa Fintech Not 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
Paymentology Paymentology is a global card issuing and payments processing company helping banks and fintechs launch card programmes across 60+ countries, headquartered in South Africa. South Africa Fintech Growth Not Raising
Plutus Andromeda Group Plutus Andromeda Group is a South African marketing agency that develops and executes comprehensive marketing strategies and advertising campaigns. South Africa Marketing Not Raising
PockieSafe PockieSafe is a South African savings platform offering transparent Stokvels and flexible FlexRand plans for individuals and groups. South Africa Fintech Not Raising
PrimeWater PrimeWater is a South African water solutions provider delivering bottled water, bulk supply, dispenser rental, and water treatment for diverse clients across the country. South Africa Water Solutions Not Raising
Pryseflow Sell Online, Manage Your Business & Get Discovered on Pryseflow South Africa Fintech Pre Seed Actively Raising
Red Jacket Speaker Bureau Red Jacket Speaker Bureau is a South African platform connecting event organisers with professional speakers, entertainers, and musicians. South Africa Events Not Raising
RURAL GODDESS An African inspired clothing brand within the mainstream retail space. South Africa Retail Seed Not Raising
Sakha Ingcebo Legacy Sakha Ingcebo Legacy is a South African private equity firm simplifying wealth production by investing in early-stage companies with proven business models. South Africa Private Equity Not Raising
SolarAfrica SolarAfrica is a South African solar energy company providing financing and energy solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential customers. South Africa Energy Growth Not Raising
Standard Bank Group Standard Bank Group is Africa's largest financial services provider, offering comprehensive banking, investment, and insurance solutions across over 20 African countries and globally. South Africa Financial Services Not Raising
SwiftVEE An online livestock and game trading platform facilitating digital auctions across Africa. South Africa Agritech Series A Actively Raising
Talk360 Talk360 is a calling app focused on the African market, enabling international calls to landlines or mobile phones and offering services like airtime and data top-ups. South Africa Telecommunications Actively Raising
Thrive Initiative Thrive Initiative is a South African social impact platform teaching emotional regulation to prevent GBV, bullying, and burnout in workplaces, schools, and communities. South Africa Social Impact Actively Raising
University of Cape Town University of Cape Town is Africa's leading public research university in South Africa, offering diverse academic programs and driving innovation. South Africa Education Not Raising
UrbanFarm Africa South African agritech building solar-powered Hydro-Coop units that combine hydroponics and poultry for township agripreneurs. South Africa Agritech Growth Not 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
Vambo Technologies Vambo AI is developing multilingual AI tools to help Africans access, understand & create content in their own languages South Africa Data & Analytics 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
WeThinkCode_ WeThinkCode_ is a South African software development academy training youth in market-relevant programming skills and placing them in jobs. South Africa Edtech Not Raising
Yazi Yazi is an AI-native research platform built on WhatsApp, enabling organizations to conduct research directly through the messaging app. South Africa Market Research Seed 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
Zimi Charge Zimi Charge is a South African electric vehicle charging infrastructure startup building EV charging networks and software for businesses and consumers. South Africa E-mobility Seed Not Raising

20thrive

Not Raising

South Africa

A2V Solutions

Not Raising

A2V Solutions is a South African IT services provider offering world-class technology solutions and support to clients in Johannesburg.

South Africa Information Technology

ACTS Quadrant

Not Raising

ACTS Quadrant is a South African software development company building futuristic, scalable, and secure digital solutions for SMEs, startups, and MNCs.

South Africa Software Development

AdaptiFleet

Not Raising

AdaptiFleet is an AI-powered platform unifying humanoid bots, drones, and autonomous trucks into a single orchestration layer for industries across Africa.

South Africa Logistics Pre Seed

African Enterprise Network is a South African consulting firm providing sustainable business solutions, enterprise development, and skills training.

South Africa Business Services

Ageiro

Actively Raising

An agentic AI platform that converts business intent directly into production-ready software.

South Africa Enterprise AI

Aizatron

Open to funding

We enable our customers to embrace their digital future through AI optimisation and advanced data analytics.

South Africa IoT and AI Series B

Ali Ed Hub

Not Raising

Ali Ed Hub is an AI-powered education platform in South Africa, reducing teacher workload, supporting parents, and personalising learning for children.

South Africa Edtech

Alpha Movers

Not Raising

Alpha Movers is a South African professional furniture removal company offering home, office, and long-distance moving services across the country.

South Africa Logistics

Altron

Not Raising

Altron is a South African technology group providing integrated ICT solutions, digital transformation, and managed services for businesses and governments.

South Africa Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

BackOfficePro

Not Raising

BackOfficePro provides smart back-office systems for South African SMMEs, streamlining administrative tasks and improving efficiency.

South Africa Business Services

Beyond Classroom Coding is a South African Edtech platform that equips children, underprivileged youth, and tech enthusiasts with essential coding skills.

South Africa Edtech

BLEC Advisory

Not Raising

BLEC Advisory provides ground-level business intelligence for South African founders, SMEs, and investors, enabling confident market decisions.

South Africa Business Intelligence

BLEC Advisory

Not Raising

MARKET INTELLIGENCE THAT HELPS YOU MAKE THE CALL, WITHOUT THE GUESSWORK

South Africa Market Intelligence Pre Seed

Bread Africa

Not Raising

Bread Africa is a South African agritech startup building modern value chains and technology for indigenous crops to create resilient food systems.

South Africa Agritech

Breaze Delivery

Not Raising

B2B on-demand e-commerce logistics for South Africa's township economy.

South Africa Logistics Seed

BucksUp

Not Raising

BucksUp is a South African peer-to-peer lending platform connecting borrowers and lenders for personal and business loans using AI-powered credit scoring.

South Africa Fintech

CAPACITI

Not Raising

CAPACITI is a South African digital talent accelerator empowering youth with future-ready tech skills and creating job opportunities across Africa.

South Africa Edtech

Cayanda

Actively Raising

Access global markets, diversify investments, and build wealth through one powerful platform.

South Africa FinTech Idea

Connecting Entrepreneurs. Creating Opportunities

South Africa Growth

Community Wolf

Actively Raising

An AI-powered platform that modernises public safety through a real-time community intelligence network.

South Africa Safety Tech Seed

Conscious Connections

Not Raising

Conscious Connections is a South African coaching and consulting platform shaping future leaders through individual, parent, and youth development programs.

South Africa Leadership Development

Equipping the next generation with the confidence, character, and real-world skills to thrive in an unpredictable future

South Africa Education / EdTech; Youth Development; Future Skills development Growth

CoStacked

Open to funding

Collaboration starts here.

South Africa Collaboration & Productivity Tools/SaaS/Developer Tools Pre Seed

South Africa's Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) drives socio-economic development through research and innovation initiatives.

South Africa Government (Science & Technology)

DNA Brand Architects

Not Raising

DNA Brand Architects is a South African strategic consulting and creative design agency specializing in brand development and marketing.

South Africa Marketing & Branding

Ezeebit

Actively Raising

A crypto payments infrastructure startup enabling merchants in Africa to accept stablecoin payments with instant settlement and low fees.

South Africa Fintech Seed

Factes Africa

Not Raising

Factes Africa is a South African investment holding and management company focused on real estate and infrastructure development across key sectors.

South Africa Real Estate & Infrastructure Development

Garage

Not Raising

South Africa

Holeni Holdings

Not Raising

Holeni Holdings is a South African enterprise integration and automation platform, offering data integration, process automation, analytics, and website development.

South Africa Enterprise Software

Immobazyme

Actively Raising

A biotech company using precision fermentation to produce high-value biologics for various industries, including therapeutics and cultivated meat.

South Africa Biotechnology Seed

IsoGuard.ai

Open to funding

Turning CCTV into Intelligent Protection.

South Africa Saas Pre Seed

ITqulate

Not Raising

ITqulate is a South African IT solutions provider specializing in automation, system integration, and ICT infrastructure for businesses.

South Africa IT Services

Leera

Not Raising

Leera is an AI-powered agile project management platform for teams worldwide, automating tasks and generating code for faster execution.

South Africa Project Management, Artificial Intelligence, Software

Multinet Technologies

Not Raising

Multinet Technologies is a South African business solutions provider offering digital marketing, web development, and ICT services.

South Africa IT Services

My Project Box

Not Raising

My Project Box is a South African talent acquisition and management platform specializing in customized recruitment services.

South Africa Recruitment

The National Treasury of South Africa manages the country's economic policy, annual budget, and government finances from Pretoria.

South Africa Government

Navi

Not Raising

Navi is a South African business intelligence platform that helps companies connect with their communities through meaningful insights.

South Africa Business Intelligence

Neurowave

Not Raising

Neurowave is a South African fintech platform providing a comprehensive loan management system for lenders and an online loan application portal for borrowers.

South Africa Fintech

NjiaPay

Actively Raising

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

Paymentology

Not Raising

Paymentology is a global card issuing and payments processing company helping banks and fintechs launch card programmes across 60+ countries, headquartered in South Africa.

South Africa Fintech Growth

Plutus Andromeda Group is a South African marketing agency that develops and executes comprehensive marketing strategies and advertising campaigns.

South Africa Marketing

PockieSafe

Not Raising

PockieSafe is a South African savings platform offering transparent Stokvels and flexible FlexRand plans for individuals and groups.

South Africa Fintech

PrimeWater

Not Raising

PrimeWater is a South African water solutions provider delivering bottled water, bulk supply, dispenser rental, and water treatment for diverse clients across the country.

South Africa Water Solutions

Pryseflow

Actively Raising

Sell Online, Manage Your Business & Get Discovered on Pryseflow

South Africa Fintech Pre Seed

Red Jacket Speaker Bureau is a South African platform connecting event organisers with professional speakers, entertainers, and musicians.

South Africa Events

RURAL GODDESS

Not Raising

An African inspired clothing brand within the mainstream retail space.

South Africa Retail Seed

Sakha Ingcebo Legacy

Not Raising

Sakha Ingcebo Legacy is a South African private equity firm simplifying wealth production by investing in early-stage companies with proven business models.

South Africa Private Equity

SolarAfrica

Not Raising

SolarAfrica is a South African solar energy company providing financing and energy solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential customers.

South Africa Energy Growth

Standard Bank Group

Not Raising

Standard Bank Group is Africa's largest financial services provider, offering comprehensive banking, investment, and insurance solutions across over 20 African countries and globally.

South Africa Financial Services

SwiftVEE

Actively Raising

An online livestock and game trading platform facilitating digital auctions across Africa.

South Africa Agritech Series A

Talk360

Actively Raising

Talk360 is a calling app focused on the African market, enabling international calls to landlines or mobile phones and offering services like airtime and data top-ups.

South Africa Telecommunications

Thrive Initiative

Actively Raising

Thrive Initiative is a South African social impact platform teaching emotional regulation to prevent GBV, bullying, and burnout in workplaces, schools, and communities.

South Africa Social Impact

University of Cape Town is Africa's leading public research university in South Africa, offering diverse academic programs and driving innovation.

South Africa Education

UrbanFarm Africa

Not Raising

South African agritech building solar-powered Hydro-Coop units that combine hydroponics and poultry for township agripreneurs.

South Africa Agritech Growth

Urban Ubuntu Limited

Actively Raising

Urban Farewell is a mobile-first, affordable repatriation platform for the African diaspora and their extended families

South Africa Fintech Software & Services Seed

Vambo Technologies

Actively Raising

Vambo AI is developing multilingual AI tools to help Africans access, understand & create content in their own languages

South Africa Data & Analytics Software & Services Seed

Walletdoc

Actively Raising

A payment gateway infrastructure provider for merchants in South Africa, offering digital wallets, Instant EFT, and other alternative payment solutions.

South Africa Fintech

WeThinkCode_

Not Raising

WeThinkCode_ is a South African software development academy training youth in market-relevant programming skills and placing them in jobs.

South Africa Edtech

Yazi

Actively Raising

Yazi is an AI-native research platform built on WhatsApp, enabling organizations to conduct research directly through the messaging app.

South Africa Market Research Seed

Zazu

Actively Raising

Zazu is a digital financial operating system designed for African SMEs, offering a rebundled banking experience with API-driven integrations.

South Africa Fintech

Zimi Charge

Not Raising

Zimi Charge is a South African electric vehicle charging infrastructure startup building EV charging networks and software for businesses and consumers.

South Africa E-mobility Seed

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FAQs About African Startups

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