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.
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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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AethexAI | Voice AI infrastructure and LLM localization for African languages. | Kenya | Artificial Intelligence | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| Africa Data School | An online school for teaching data science to young professionals in Africa | Kenya | Edtech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Bitlipa | Bitlipa simplifies cross-border payments, helping businesses move money across Africa with speed, reliability, and scale | Kenya | — | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| 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 |
| Mobifleet | Fleet management, marketplace & embedded finance for Africa's transport economy — one app, $4/vehicle. | Kenya | Transport & Logistics | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| 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 |
| Qwikpace | Qwikpace is a Kenyan cloud-based HRMS platform, offering smart payroll, HR, and enterprise operations software for businesses in Africa. | Kenya | HR Tech | Pre Seed | Not 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 |
| Startup Map Africa | Startup Map Africa is a platform for African founders to discover startup events, funding opportunities, and investors across the continent. | Kenya | Startup Ecosystem Platform | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| tradioAI | AI-Powered B2B eCommerce starting with-starting with Electricals & Electronics and Fashion & Cosmetics | Kenya | ecommerce, AI, b2b, Agtech | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
AethexAI
Not RaisingVoice AI infrastructure and LLM localization for African languages.
Africa Data School
Open to fundingAn online school for teaching data science to young professionals in Africa
Bitlipa
Actively RaisingBitlipa simplifies cross-border payments, helping businesses move money across Africa with speed, reliability, and scale
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.
Mobifleet
Actively RaisingFleet management, marketplace & embedded finance for Africa's transport economy — one app, $4/vehicle.
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.
Qwikpace
Not RaisingQwikpace is a Kenyan cloud-based HRMS platform, offering smart payroll, HR, and enterprise operations software for businesses in Africa.
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
Startup Map Africa
Not RaisingStartup Map Africa is a platform for African founders to discover startup events, funding opportunities, and investors across the continent.
tradioAI
Actively RaisingAI-Powered B2B eCommerce starting with-starting with Electricals & Electronics and Fashion & Cosmetics
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