E Commerce Startups in Africa
Startup Map Africa tracks the most active E Commerce startups and tech companies across the continent. Filter by country, stage, and fundraising status — or explore the full Africa startups database.
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| Name | One-liner | Country | Sector | Stage | Raising |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rees | Instant access to productivity tools, paid for on your terms. | Kenya | Gaming E-commerce Consumer Electronics & Appliances | Series A | Actively Raising |
| Adeera Unitech | Adeera Unitech is developing an application to help businesses run efficiently with real time data analytics and AI | Kenya | Data & Analytics Retail E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| AfroWema | AfroWema makes sustainable fashion to help conscious buyers access unique,upcycled pieces crafted by Kibera artisans | Kenya | Retail E-commerce Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Ajira Connect | Gig work marketplace | KE | E-commerce | Seed | Open to funding |
| Aufort | Redefining Money For Africa | Estonia | Fintech Retail E-commerce | Series A | Actively Raising |
| Aura Derma | We are simplifying skin care for women, through fewer steps and few products. | Kenya | Retail E-commerce Consumer Services | Series A | Actively Raising |
| AZIX | Azix is developing Africa's SuperApp that offers money transfers,shopping, investments & business tools in one place. | United States | Fintech E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Batela | Batela develops an offline-first ERP helping Congolese SMEs track sales, stock, and cash with ease. | Congo, Democratic Republic | Fintech Software & Services E-commerce | Growth | Actively Raising |
| Behind the screens | Pushing Prints is developing a tech-enabled fashion brand to help digital fashion shoppers to buy pieces that fit. | Kenya | Retail E-commerce Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | Seed | Actively Raising |
| BuuPass | Bus and train booking | KE | E-commerce | Seed | Open to funding |
| buynsell | Digitizing African commerce by connecting local vendors directly to buyers—zero middleman friction. | Uganda | e-commerce | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Chari | Chari is a Moroccan B2B e-commerce startup that connects traditional retailers with FMCG suppliers and provides financial services. | Morocco | E-commerce, Fintech | Series A | Actively Raising |
| Clover | Clover reimagines sexual and reproductive health and wellness using a technology framework and AI. | Kenya | Digital Health Wellness E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Copia Kenya | E-commerce for mass market | KE | E-commerce | Growth | Open to funding |
| Duhqa | Commerce and last mile | KE | E-commerce | Seed | Open to funding |
| Dweche AI Limited | Dweche AI is developing Chapchat, an AI powered whatsapp sales engine for businesses. | Kenya | Software & Services Retail E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| E-Bronzy Ware | E-Bronzy Ware is a digital construction platform linking clients to vendors and professionals. | Kenya | Construction Transportation E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| EMISHA | EMISHA: An AI-powered P2P marketplace for African creators & tech professionals to access tools, talent & opportunities | Kenya | E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| FAMBUL GLOBAL | Curated marketplace helping travellers access community rooted African trips tours activities and events | Sierra Leone | E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| iBuild Kenya | Construction marketplace | KE | E-commerce | Seed | Open to funding |
| Jumba | Construction supply marketplace | KE | E-commerce | Seed | Open to funding |
| Kapu | Group bulk shopping | KE | E-commerce | Seed | Open to funding |
| KAZI GIGS | KaziGigs is a multi-language JobTech platform linking gig workers to income while advancing women’s health equity. | United States | E-commerce Consumer Services | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Kunefoods Market | Cloud kitchen marketplace | KE | E-commerce | Idea | Open to funding |
| Kyosk Digital | Informal retail platform | KE | E-commerce | Growth | Open to funding |
| Lima Tech | We are enhancing Agricultural Market Linkage Using Data and Technology. | Kenya | Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Data & Analytics E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Little | Super app for Africa | KE | E-commerce | Growth | Open to funding |
| Lynk Plus | Skilled labor marketplace | KE | E-commerce | Seed | Open to funding |
| Msossi | Msossi is dedicated to tackling food waste while helping businesses unlock new revenue streams from surplus inventory | Kenya | E-commerce | Series A | Actively Raising |
| MyPlug | MyPlug is building an AI-powered e-commerce platform helping African shoppers discover and buy from trusted brands. | Kenya | E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Namibia-Kenya Chamber Of Commerce (NKCC) | Empowering African SMEs with a trusted platform that makes cross-border trade easier, faster, and accessible. | Kenya | E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Nicks Kicks | Nick's Kicks is developing a tech-enabled footwear spa to help time-strapped urban professional, student and kenyan. | Kenya | E-commerce Consumer Services | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Ohana Family Wear Limited | Ohana Family Wear creates African-inspired swimwear for families, blending comfort, culture, and local craftsmanship. | Kenya | Manufacturing Retail E-commerce | Series A | Actively Raising |
| PAYSTRO | Paystro simplifies payments, allowing users to make and track all transaction types with spending visibility, anywhere. | Kenya | Fintech Software & Services E-commerce | Series A | Actively Raising |
| PLAT-DEL® | PLAT-DEL is developing an integrated marketplace to help urban dwellers find affordable goods and services near them. | Kenya | Infrastructure & Logistics Fintech E-commerce | Series A | Actively Raising |
| Relatable | Relatable builts the AI content platform for fashion businesses in Africa | Kenya | Marketing Software & Services E-commerce | Series A | Actively Raising |
| Rely Technologies | Kaspi.kz Super App + Salesforce SaaS for Emerging Markets | Kenya | Fintech Software & Services E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| RUN | RUN is an AI-powered logistics platform fixing inefficiency and mistrust in Africa’s delivery ecosystem through technolo | Nigeria | Infrastructure & Logistics Software & Services E-commerce | Growth | Actively Raising |
| Savify | Savify is developing a platform to help students access savings with hyper-local merchant deals | Kenya | E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| ShopZetu | Fashion e-commerce | KE | E-commerce | Seed | Open to funding |
| Smart Impact Consult | We are a boutique impact investment consultancy helping investors, founders, and ventures build strategies, systems, an | Kenya | Data & Analytics E-commerce Research & Consulting | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Sokolite | Sokolite, creating a social media commerce platform | Kenya | Infrastructure & Logistics Retail E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Soko Ya Hood | Soko Ya Hood is a Kenyan platform connecting residents with local businesses, making shopping convenient and fostering economic growth in Kenya. | Kenya | E-commerce | — | Not Raising |
| Tausi App | Beauty services on demand | KE | E-commerce | Seed | Open to funding |
| TopUp Mama | Restaurant supply platform | KE | E-commerce | Seed | Open to funding |
| TradePoint | TradePoint is a B2C ecommerce marketplace that offers a trust centred platform for Kenyan MSMEs to start and grow | Kenya | E-commerce | 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 |
| Tunu Store | Sell digital products, book appointments, and grow your business—all from one beautiful link. | Kenya | E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Tushop | Group buying for groceries | KE | E-commerce | Seed | Open to funding |
| Uzakitu | Uzakitu is developing a full-featured e-commerce platform to help small and medium businesses get their product | Kenya | Marketing E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Wasoko | B2B e-commerce for retailers | KE | E-commerce | Growth | Open to funding |
| Zandya App | Partnership Request & Invest in the Launch of an E-commerce | Uganda | e-commerce | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Zao | Zao is developing an AgTech platform to help farmers find market, learn skills and connect through USSD and a phone app. | Kenya | Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Software & Services E-commerce | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Zemi | Secure, delivery-linked payments that protect buyers and sellers in informal and high-value online commerce. | Kenya | Fintech Software & Services E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Ziada | Services marketplace | KE | E-commerce | Seed | Open to funding |
| Zidshop | Création de boutique en ligne en Afrique - 1er mois offert - Sans carte bnacaire | Morocco | E-commerce | Seed | Open to funding |
| Zira Technologies | Zira Technologies is developing flexible technology platforms that help businesses solve operational challenges and scal | Kenya | Fintech Software & Services E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
3rees
Actively RaisingInstant access to productivity tools, paid for on your terms.
Adeera Unitech
Actively RaisingAdeera Unitech is developing an application to help businesses run efficiently with real time data analytics and AI
AfroWema
Actively RaisingAfroWema makes sustainable fashion to help conscious buyers access unique,upcycled pieces crafted by Kibera artisans
Aura Derma
Actively RaisingWe are simplifying skin care for women, through fewer steps and few products.
AZIX
Actively RaisingAzix is developing Africa's SuperApp that offers money transfers,shopping, investments & business tools in one place.
Batela
Actively RaisingBatela develops an offline-first ERP helping Congolese SMEs track sales, stock, and cash with ease.
Behind the screens
Actively RaisingPushing Prints is developing a tech-enabled fashion brand to help digital fashion shoppers to buy pieces that fit.
buynsell
Actively RaisingDigitizing African commerce by connecting local vendors directly to buyers—zero middleman friction.
Chari
Actively RaisingChari is a Moroccan B2B e-commerce startup that connects traditional retailers with FMCG suppliers and provides financial services.
Clover
Actively RaisingClover reimagines sexual and reproductive health and wellness using a technology framework and AI.
Dweche AI Limited
Actively RaisingDweche AI is developing Chapchat, an AI powered whatsapp sales engine for businesses.
E-Bronzy Ware
Actively RaisingE-Bronzy Ware is a digital construction platform linking clients to vendors and professionals.
EMISHA
Actively RaisingEMISHA: An AI-powered P2P marketplace for African creators & tech professionals to access tools, talent & opportunities
FAMBUL GLOBAL
Actively RaisingCurated marketplace helping travellers access community rooted African trips tours activities and events
KAZI GIGS
Actively RaisingKaziGigs is a multi-language JobTech platform linking gig workers to income while advancing women’s health equity.
Lima Tech
Actively RaisingWe are enhancing Agricultural Market Linkage Using Data and Technology.
Msossi
Actively RaisingMsossi is dedicated to tackling food waste while helping businesses unlock new revenue streams from surplus inventory
MyPlug
Actively RaisingMyPlug is building an AI-powered e-commerce platform helping African shoppers discover and buy from trusted brands.
Namibia-Kenya Chamber Of Commerce (NKCC)
Actively RaisingEmpowering African SMEs with a trusted platform that makes cross-border trade easier, faster, and accessible.
Nicks Kicks
Actively RaisingNick's Kicks is developing a tech-enabled footwear spa to help time-strapped urban professional, student and kenyan.
Ohana Family Wear Limited
Actively RaisingOhana Family Wear creates African-inspired swimwear for families, blending comfort, culture, and local craftsmanship.
PAYSTRO
Actively RaisingPaystro simplifies payments, allowing users to make and track all transaction types with spending visibility, anywhere.
PLAT-DEL®
Actively RaisingPLAT-DEL is developing an integrated marketplace to help urban dwellers find affordable goods and services near them.
Relatable
Actively RaisingRelatable builts the AI content platform for fashion businesses in Africa
Rely Technologies
Actively RaisingKaspi.kz Super App + Salesforce SaaS for Emerging Markets
RUN
Actively RaisingRUN is an AI-powered logistics platform fixing inefficiency and mistrust in Africa’s delivery ecosystem through technolo
Savify
Actively RaisingSavify is developing a platform to help students access savings with hyper-local merchant deals
Smart Impact Consult
Actively RaisingWe are a boutique impact investment consultancy helping investors, founders, and ventures build strategies, systems, an
Sokolite
Actively RaisingSokolite, creating a social media commerce platform
Soko Ya Hood
Not RaisingSoko Ya Hood is a Kenyan platform connecting residents with local businesses, making shopping convenient and fostering economic growth in Kenya.
TradePoint
Actively RaisingTradePoint is a B2C ecommerce marketplace that offers a trust centred platform for Kenyan MSMEs to start and grow
tradioAI
Actively RaisingAI-Powered B2B eCommerce starting with-starting with Electricals & Electronics and Fashion & Cosmetics
Tunu Store
Actively RaisingSell digital products, book appointments, and grow your business—all from one beautiful link.
Uzakitu
Actively RaisingUzakitu is developing a full-featured e-commerce platform to help small and medium businesses get their product
Zandya App
Actively RaisingPartnership Request & Invest in the Launch of an E-commerce
Zao
Actively RaisingZao is developing an AgTech platform to help farmers find market, learn skills and connect through USSD and a phone app.
Zemi
Actively RaisingSecure, delivery-linked payments that protect buyers and sellers in informal and high-value online commerce.
Zidshop
Open to fundingCréation de boutique en ligne en Afrique - 1er mois offert - Sans carte bnacaire
Zira Technologies
Actively RaisingZira Technologies is developing flexible technology platforms that help businesses solve operational challenges and scal