Pre-Seed Startups in Kenya
Startup Map Africa tracks the most active tech startups and tech companies in Kenya. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Data School | An online school for teaching data science to young professionals in Africa | Kenya | Edtech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Blitz Parcel | BlitzParcel helps people and businesses across Kenya send any size package—securely, with verified drivers, real-time tracking, and same-day service. | Kenya | Logistics | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| blitzparcel.com | The logistics operating system for modern businesses. | Kenya | SaaS (Logistics Management Software) | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Gonasi | The Interactive Infrastructure for Modern Learning | Kenya | Ed-Tech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Nova Fleet | Smart fleet management for owners and drivers: tracking, alerts, leases, and payments in one dashboard. | Kenya | Logistics | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| pichaprint | Loveable for hardware | Kenya | Hardware | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Prosper Hedge | Turn crypto liquidity into stable cash faster — smarter FX rates and automated hedging for traders and businesses. | Kenya | — | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Scale Management | Scale helps businesses streamline and digitise procurement across Africa by connecting buyers with pre-vetted suppliers and automating the end-to-end sourcing process. | Kenya | procurement | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| SokoGuide | A social media platform for travel. We help connect travelers with local licensed travel service providers | Kenya | SaaS Travel-tech | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| tradioAI | AI-Powered B2B eCommerce starting with-starting with Electricals & Electronics and Fashion & Cosmetics | Kenya | ecommerce, AI, b2b, Agtech | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
Africa Data School
Open to fundingAn online school for teaching data science to young professionals in Africa
Blitz Parcel
Actively RaisingBlitzParcel helps people and businesses across Kenya send any size package—securely, with verified drivers, real-time tracking, and same-day service.
blitzparcel.com
Actively RaisingThe logistics operating system for modern businesses.
Nova Fleet
Actively RaisingSmart fleet management for owners and drivers: tracking, alerts, leases, and payments in one dashboard.
Prosper Hedge
Actively RaisingTurn crypto liquidity into stable cash faster — smarter FX rates and automated hedging for traders and businesses.
Scale Management
Actively RaisingScale helps businesses streamline and digitise procurement across Africa by connecting buyers with pre-vetted suppliers and automating the end-to-end sourcing process.
SokoGuide
Actively RaisingA social media platform for travel. We help connect travelers with local licensed travel service providers
tradioAI
Actively RaisingAI-Powered B2B eCommerce starting with-starting with Electricals & Electronics and Fashion & Cosmetics
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Live| Startup | Country | Sector | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |