Pre-Seed 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Daya | Stablecoin-powered financial operating system for African enterprises. | Nigeria | Fintech | Pre 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 |
| Humynize | Document Automation & Academic Layout Platform | Nigeria | SaaS | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Kimztech | Scaling with Tech by Creating trusted digital marketplaces for property, mobility, and commerce. | Nigeria | E-commerce | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| RE:VERSE Games | Building a global-first, scalable game studio from Africa. | Nigeria | Gaming | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Stabyl | Nigerian fintech that raised a $2.7M pre-seed led by KongaPay in June 2026. | Nigeria | Fintech | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| 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 |
| Yamify | The 'Heroku for AI' — GPU-backed AI app deployment for Africa. | Nigeria | Artificial Intelligence | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
Bmoni
Not RaisingBMONI helps Africans send, spend, and save money globally through smart wallets, USD cards, and seamless cross-border payments.
Clastro
Actively RaisingClastro AI centralizes university learning with AI-powered tutoring, smart summaries, and podcasts to boost student succ
Daya
Not RaisingStablecoin-powered financial operating system for African enterprises.
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
Kimztech
Actively RaisingScaling with Tech by Creating trusted digital marketplaces for property, mobility, and commerce.
RE:VERSE Games
Actively RaisingBuilding a global-first, scalable game studio from Africa.
Stabyl
Not RaisingNigerian fintech that raised a $2.7M pre-seed led by KongaPay in June 2026.
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.
Yamify
Not RaisingThe 'Heroku for AI' — GPU-backed AI app deployment for Africa.
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