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.

A curated selection of African tech companies solving critical infrastructure, financial, and logistical challenges across the continent.

Everything Data
Kenya
Edtech & Analytics

A data community bridging data literacy across Africa through mentorship, training, partnerships and events.

Nova Fleet
Kenya
Logistics

Smart fleet management for owners and drivers: tracking, alerts, leases, and payments in one dashboard.

Justxpend Technologies
Nigeria
Fintech

Spend crypto as fiat, send professional invoices, and gift friends — all directly from WhatsApp. No app needed.

Kasi Desert Circuit
Kenya
Cleantech

Manufacturing batteries for EVs and ESS systems targeting last-mile electrification and the e-mobility transition.

Zemi
Kenya
Fintech / E-commerce

Secure, delivery-linked payments that protect buyers and sellers in informal and high-value online commerce.

PredictLix
Kenya
AI & Analytics

A free football predictions platform powered by AI and mathematical analysis.

Khatma Cathi
Kenya
Food & Beverage

Organic energy drink juice formulated for energy, mental clarity and focus.

NexLynk Engineers
Kenya
Engineering / HR

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
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 Raising

Instant access to productivity tools, paid for on your terms.

Kenya Gaming E-commerce Consumer Electronics & Appliances Series A

Adeera Unitech

Actively Raising

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

AfroWema

Actively Raising

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

Ajira Connect

Open to funding

Gig work marketplace

KE E-commerce Seed

Aufort

Actively Raising

Redefining Money For Africa

Estonia Fintech Retail E-commerce Series A

Aura Derma

Actively Raising

We are simplifying skin care for women, through fewer steps and few products.

Kenya Retail E-commerce Consumer Services Series A

AZIX

Actively Raising

Azix is developing Africa's SuperApp that offers money transfers,shopping, investments & business tools in one place.

United States Fintech E-commerce Seed

Batela

Actively Raising

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

Behind the screens

Actively Raising

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

BuuPass

Open to funding

Bus and train booking

KE E-commerce Seed

buynsell

Actively Raising

Digitizing African commerce by connecting local vendors directly to buyers—zero middleman friction.

Uganda e-commerce Pre Seed

Chari

Actively Raising

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

Clover

Actively Raising

Clover reimagines sexual and reproductive health and wellness using a technology framework and AI.

Kenya Digital Health Wellness E-commerce Seed

Copia Kenya

Open to funding

E-commerce for mass market

KE E-commerce Growth

Duhqa

Open to funding

Commerce and last mile

KE E-commerce Seed

Dweche AI Limited

Actively Raising

Dweche AI is developing Chapchat, an AI powered whatsapp sales engine for businesses.

Kenya Software & Services Retail E-commerce Seed

E-Bronzy Ware

Actively Raising

E-Bronzy Ware is a digital construction platform linking clients to vendors and professionals.

Kenya Construction Transportation E-commerce Seed

EMISHA

Actively Raising

EMISHA: An AI-powered P2P marketplace for African creators & tech professionals to access tools, talent & opportunities

Kenya E-commerce Seed

FAMBUL GLOBAL

Actively Raising

Curated marketplace helping travellers access community rooted African trips tours activities and events

Sierra Leone E-commerce Seed

iBuild Kenya

Open to funding

Construction marketplace

KE E-commerce Seed

Jumba

Open to funding

Construction supply marketplace

KE E-commerce Seed

Kapu

Open to funding

Group bulk shopping

KE E-commerce Seed

KAZI GIGS

Actively Raising

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

Kunefoods Market

Open to funding

Cloud kitchen marketplace

KE E-commerce Idea

Kyosk Digital

Open to funding

Informal retail platform

KE E-commerce Growth

Lima Tech

Actively Raising

We are enhancing Agricultural Market Linkage Using Data and Technology.

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Data & Analytics E-commerce Seed

Little

Open to funding

Super app for Africa

KE E-commerce Growth

Lynk Plus

Open to funding

Skilled labor marketplace

KE E-commerce Seed

Msossi

Actively Raising

Msossi is dedicated to tackling food waste while helping businesses unlock new revenue streams from surplus inventory

Kenya E-commerce Series A

MyPlug

Actively Raising

MyPlug is building an AI-powered e-commerce platform helping African shoppers discover and buy from trusted brands.

Kenya E-commerce Seed

Namibia-Kenya Chamber Of Commerce (NKCC)

Actively Raising

Empowering African SMEs with a trusted platform that makes cross-border trade easier, faster, and accessible.

Kenya E-commerce Seed

Nicks Kicks

Actively Raising

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

Ohana Family Wear Limited

Actively Raising

Ohana Family Wear creates African-inspired swimwear for families, blending comfort, culture, and local craftsmanship.

Kenya Manufacturing Retail E-commerce Series A

PAYSTRO

Actively Raising

Paystro simplifies payments, allowing users to make and track all transaction types with spending visibility, anywhere.

Kenya Fintech Software & Services E-commerce Series A

PLAT-DEL®

Actively Raising

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

Relatable

Actively Raising

Relatable builts the AI content platform for fashion businesses in Africa

Kenya Marketing Software & Services E-commerce Series A

Rely Technologies

Actively Raising

Kaspi.kz Super App + Salesforce SaaS for Emerging Markets

Kenya Fintech Software & Services E-commerce Seed

RUN

Actively Raising

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

Savify

Actively Raising

Savify is developing a platform to help students access savings with hyper-local merchant deals

Kenya E-commerce Seed

ShopZetu

Open to funding

Fashion e-commerce

KE E-commerce Seed

Smart Impact Consult

Actively Raising

We are a boutique impact investment consultancy helping investors, founders, and ventures build strategies, systems, an

Kenya Data & Analytics E-commerce Research & Consulting Seed

Sokolite

Actively Raising

Sokolite, creating a social media commerce platform

Kenya Infrastructure & Logistics Retail E-commerce Seed

Soko Ya Hood

Not Raising

Soko Ya Hood is a Kenyan platform connecting residents with local businesses, making shopping convenient and fostering economic growth in Kenya.

Kenya E-commerce —

Tausi App

Open to funding

Beauty services on demand

KE E-commerce Seed

TopUp Mama

Open to funding

Restaurant supply platform

KE E-commerce Seed

TradePoint

Actively Raising

TradePoint is a B2C ecommerce marketplace that offers a trust centred platform for Kenyan MSMEs to start and grow

Kenya E-commerce Seed

tradioAI

Actively Raising

AI-Powered B2B eCommerce starting with-starting with Electricals & Electronics and Fashion & Cosmetics

Kenya ecommerce, AI, b2b, Agtech Pre Seed

Tunu Store

Actively Raising

Sell digital products, book appointments, and grow your business—all from one beautiful link.

Kenya E-commerce Seed

Tushop

Open to funding

Group buying for groceries

KE E-commerce Seed

Uzakitu

Actively Raising

Uzakitu is developing a full-featured e-commerce platform to help small and medium businesses get their product

Kenya Marketing E-commerce Seed

Wasoko

Open to funding

B2B e-commerce for retailers

KE E-commerce Growth

Zandya App

Actively Raising

Partnership Request & Invest in the Launch of an E-commerce

Uganda e-commerce Idea

Zao

Actively Raising

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

Zemi

Actively Raising

Secure, delivery-linked payments that protect buyers and sellers in informal and high-value online commerce.

Kenya Fintech Software & Services E-commerce Seed

Ziada

Open to funding

Services marketplace

KE E-commerce Seed

Zidshop

Open to funding

Création de boutique en ligne en Afrique - 1er mois offert - Sans carte bnacaire

Morocco E-commerce Seed

Zira Technologies

Actively Raising

Zira Technologies is developing flexible technology platforms that help businesses solve operational challenges and scal

Kenya Fintech Software & Services E-commerce Seed

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The ecosystem is diverse, featuring standout African tech companies in fintech, healthtech, and agritech. Notable examples include innovators like SunCulture, BasiGo, and RxAll, which are solving core infrastructure and financial challenges across the continent.

You can use our directory filters above to quickly sort the database. Whether you are looking for tech startups in Africa based in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, or Egypt, our regional breakdown provides accurate, up-to-date data.

Fintech historically accounts for the largest share of funding, but sectors like climate tech, logistics, and enterprise AI are rapidly accelerating. African start ups are increasingly building B2B solutions that digitize informal economies.

Yes, our platform allows you to filter startups in Africa from the early pre-seed and seed stage all the way to Series B and growth stages, making it easier for investors and corporate partners to find relevant African tech companies.