Artificial Intelligence Startups in Africa
Startup Map Africa tracks the most active Artificial Intelligence startups and tech companies across the continent. Filter by country, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AethexAI | Voice AI infrastructure and LLM localization for African languages. | Kenya | Artificial Intelligence | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| Baobab.Zone Co | Baobab.Zone Co is an AI-powered digital infrastructure platform in Namibia, offering classifieds and SaaS for SMEs across Sub-Saharan Africa. | United States | Artificial Intelligence | Series A | Not Raising |
| Deep.SA | Deep.SA is a Saudi AI platform for data-driven decision-making and operational automation, serving enterprise and government sectors in Saudi Arabia. | Saudi Arabia | Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | Seed | Not Raising |
| InterviewMan | Real-time AI guidance for remote job interviews | Other | Artificial Intelligence | Growth | Not Raising |
| Interview VIP | Native desktop AI copilot for live technical interviews | Other | Artificial Intelligence | Growth | 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 |
| Yamify | The 'Heroku for AI' — GPU-backed AI app deployment for Africa. | Nigeria | Artificial Intelligence | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
AethexAI
Not RaisingVoice AI infrastructure and LLM localization for African languages.
Baobab.Zone Co
Not RaisingBaobab.Zone Co is an AI-powered digital infrastructure platform in Namibia, offering classifieds and SaaS for SMEs across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Deep.SA
Not RaisingDeep.SA is a Saudi AI platform for data-driven decision-making and operational automation, serving enterprise and government sectors in Saudi Arabia.
InterviewMan
Not RaisingReal-time AI guidance for remote job interviews
Interview VIP
Not RaisingNative desktop AI copilot for live technical interviews
Leera
Not RaisingLeera is an AI-powered agile project management platform for teams worldwide, automating tasks and generating code for faster execution.
Yamify
Not RaisingThe 'Heroku for AI' — GPU-backed AI app deployment for Africa.
Recently Added african startups
Live| Startup | Country | Sector | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| InterviewMan Growth | Other | Artificial Intelligence | Real-time AI guidance for remote job interviews |
| Interview VIP Growth | Other | Artificial Intelligence | Native desktop AI copilot for live technical interviews |
| ZippeeHomes Idea | Liberia | PropTech / Real Estate Marketplace | Liberia marketplace for homes, short stays, local services, and jobs. |
| Zazu | South Africa | Fintech | Zazu is a South African fintech platform offering business accounts, invoicing, spend management, and bookkeeping for ambitious businesses. |
| Nutanix | United States | Cloud Software | Nutanix is a US cloud software platform simplifying hybrid multicloud environments for enterprises, enabling unified management of apps, data, and AI. |