Edtech Startups in Africa

Startup Map Africa tracks the most active Edtech 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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List of African tech startups filtered by country, sector, stage, and fundraising status
Name One-liner Country Sector Stage Raising
Africa Data School An online school for teaching data science to young professionals in Africa Kenya Edtech Pre Seed Open to funding
AIMS Cameroon AIMS Cameroon is a Centre of Excellence for postgraduate training in mathematical sciences and STEM education in Cameroon, fostering African scientific leadership. Cameroon Edtech Not Raising
Ali Ed Hub Ali Ed Hub is an AI-powered education platform in South Africa, reducing teacher workload, supporting parents, and personalising learning for children. South Africa Edtech Not Raising
ALU Student Companion ALU Student Companion is an AI assistant for African Leadership University students, offering smart learning support and campus navigation in Africa. Mauritius Edtech Not Raising
Bab academy Online course for Aspiring entrepreneurs and coaching Sweden Edtech Idea Actively Raising
Benki ya maarifa We are an Edtech company Kenya Edtech Series A Actively Raising
Beyond Classroom Coding Beyond Classroom Coding is a South African Edtech platform that equips children, underprivileged youth, and tech enthusiasts with essential coding skills. South Africa Edtech Not Raising
Blockchain Centre Nbo Your community partner growth Kenya Edtech Software & Services Office Services Series A Actively Raising
Business For Teens An edtech platform providing entrepreneurship and financial literacy education for teenagers. Egypt Edtech Actively Raising
CampusHut CampusHut is an AI-powered Edtech platform for African students, offering smart learning tools, career opportunities, and peer networks for academic success. Nigeria Edtech Not Raising
CAPACITI CAPACITI is a South African digital talent accelerator empowering youth with future-ready tech skills and creating job opportunities across Africa. South Africa Edtech 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
CodeKenya Code Kenya program combines a career-focused bootcamp with an integrated internship, aimed to help you gain experience i Kenya Edtech Seed Actively Raising
Conscious Connections - Future Leaders Equipping the next generation with the confidence, character, and real-world skills to thrive in an unpredictable future South Africa Education / EdTech; Youth Development; Future Skills development Growth Actively Raising
D4S Research and Innovation for Social Impact Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Edtech Research & Consulting Seed Actively Raising
DataBloom Africa DataBloom Africa is a Ghanaian Edtech startup bridging Africa's digital skills gap by training data and AI professionals and developing tech solutions. Ghana Edtech Not Raising
Digitaley Drive Digitaley Drive is an African EdTech platform equipping learners with in-demand tech skills through AI, gamification, and community learning. Nigeria Edtech Not Raising
DUMA School DUMA School is a Kenyan Edtech platform offering modern, high-quality, and affordable education with strong academics and digital skills for children in Athi River. Kenya Edtech Actively Raising
Edtech Guardian Hub developing a centralized quality and design support platform to help EdTech teams improve the reliability, usability. Kenya Edtech Research & Consulting Seed Actively Raising
EduTab Transforming education through technology and innovative strategies. Kenya Edtech Growth Actively Raising
EduTab Africa Transforming Education using technology and innovative learning strategies. Kenya Edtech Data & Analytics Software & Services Growth Actively Raising
ElimuXR ElimuXR is developing an immersive digital learning platform to help students improve their learning outcomes. Kenya Edtech Seed Actively Raising
Everyday STEM Making STEM an everyday ecperience for children Kenya Edtech Seed Actively Raising
Everything Data We are a data community focused on bridging data literacy in Africa through mentorship, training, partnerships & events Kenya Edtech Data & Analytics Idea Actively Raising
Groundbreaker Talents Limited TALENT IS UNIVERSAL – OPPORTUNITY IS NOT Uganda Edtech Idea Actively Raising
iCEMA GROUP iCEMA GROUP is building an ecosystem that will help African youth lead economic change through entrepreneurship. Kenya Fintech Edtech Creative Industries Seed Actively Raising
inspire park inspire park inspires students to do hands on projects with real world impact Kenya Edtech Growth Actively Raising
LeadNow by Dignitas Dignitas is developing a digital coaching and training toolkit to help school leaders and teachers in underserved commun Kenya Edtech Series A Actively Raising
Lingofrica Lingofrica is building AI that speaks native African languages to improve literacy by teaching machines to speak it. Kenya Edtech Seed Actively Raising
Masomogpt MasomoGpt Kenya Edtech Data & Analytics Software & Services Series A Actively Raising
MicroEngineers MicroEngineers is building Africas first AI-native learning ecosystem to solve the gap in huge personalized education. Kenya Edtech Growth Actively Raising
Moringa School Moringa School is a Kenyan EdTech platform equipping young Africans with in-demand tech skills through immersive bootcamps and career support. Kenya Edtech Series A Actively Raising
Mybidhaa Mybidhaa is a Kenyan educational e-commerce platform providing school supplies, textbooks, and stationery with nationwide delivery. Kenya Edtech Not Raising
Njerep Njerep an app that aims to educate and preserve African culture & languages. Kenya Edtech Creative Industries Seed Actively Raising
One Network Kenya Its an Ed Tech Company aimed at standardizing co curricular participation in Schools. Kenya Edtech Seed Actively Raising
PRIMEEDGE CONSULTING LIMITED A Zambia-based consulting and innovation firm advancing public policy, digital education, and data-driven governance. Zambia EdTech / Policy Consulting Pre Seed Open to funding
RETICEO RETICEO is a French Edtech operator building and operating sovereign digital educational infrastructures in Africa, without CAPEX for states. France Edtech Actively Raising
SADG Company Limited SADG Company Limited is a Tanzanian technology company building digital solutions for education, creativity, and innovation. Tanzania Edtech Not Raising
SmartLab SmartLab is a Tanzanian innovation lab and accelerator connecting startups, corporates, and investors to foster groundbreaking solutions and advance the African innovation ecosystem. Tanzania Innovation & Technology, Agritech, Fintech, Healthtech, Edtech, Climate Tech Not Raising
SomaAi SomaAi is developing AI powered lesson plans to help teachers save time. Works offline and syncs when internet is back Kenya Edtech Seed Actively Raising
Strathmore University Strathmore University is a leading Kenyan institution offering diverse undergraduate, graduate, and professional courses in various fields. Kenya Edtech Not Raising
StudyLab Personalized learning tailored for each and every student Kenya Edtech Software & Services Growth Actively Raising
Tambula Tambula is a Ugandan Edtech startup providing interactive digital assessments and engaging quiz experiences for education. Uganda Edtech Not Raising
Tech Sisters Kenya Tech Sisters Kenya is developing a talent and learning ecosystem to help women in tech access skills, opportunities, and Kenya Edtech Software & Services Human Resource & Employment Idea Actively Raising
TheSMEFriend A freemium graduated ecosystem of digital business development services Estonia Fintech Edtech Research & Consulting Seed Actively Raising
The Tech Hut The Tech Hut is turning beginner coders into builders to help bridge the skill gap and promote entrepreneurship in Kenya Kenya Edtech Software & Services Human Resource & Employment Series A Actively Raising
TINO BILLIONS ACADEMY DISCPLINE STRATEGIE RESULTAT Benin Fintech / EdTech Growth Not Raising
WeThinkCode_ WeThinkCode_ is a South African software development academy training youth in market-relevant programming skills and placing them in jobs. South Africa Edtech Not Raising
YesCodi YesCodi is a Tunisian Edtech platform helping children learn coding through fun games and projects, building applications and websites. Tunisia Edtech Not Raising
Youngtechiez We develop AI tutors to help individuals gain tech skills, companies upskill staff, and NGOs reach foundational learners Kenya Edtech Series A Actively Raising
Zetech University Kenya Edtech Not Raising

Africa Data School

Open to funding

An online school for teaching data science to young professionals in Africa

Kenya Edtech Pre Seed

AIMS Cameroon

Not Raising

AIMS Cameroon is a Centre of Excellence for postgraduate training in mathematical sciences and STEM education in Cameroon, fostering African scientific leadership.

Cameroon Edtech

Ali Ed Hub

Not Raising

Ali Ed Hub is an AI-powered education platform in South Africa, reducing teacher workload, supporting parents, and personalising learning for children.

South Africa Edtech

ALU Student Companion

Not Raising

ALU Student Companion is an AI assistant for African Leadership University students, offering smart learning support and campus navigation in Africa.

Mauritius Edtech

Bab academy

Actively Raising

Online course for Aspiring entrepreneurs and coaching

Sweden Edtech Idea

Benki ya maarifa

Actively Raising

We are an Edtech company

Kenya Edtech Series A

Beyond Classroom Coding is a South African Edtech platform that equips children, underprivileged youth, and tech enthusiasts with essential coding skills.

South Africa Edtech

Blockchain Centre Nbo

Actively Raising

Your community partner growth

Kenya Edtech Software & Services Office Services Series A

Business For Teens

Actively Raising

An edtech platform providing entrepreneurship and financial literacy education for teenagers.

Egypt Edtech

CampusHut

Not Raising

CampusHut is an AI-powered Edtech platform for African students, offering smart learning tools, career opportunities, and peer networks for academic success.

Nigeria Edtech

CAPACITI

Not Raising

CAPACITI is a South African digital talent accelerator empowering youth with future-ready tech skills and creating job opportunities across Africa.

South Africa Edtech

Clastro

Actively Raising

Clastro AI centralizes university learning with AI-powered tutoring, smart summaries, and podcasts to boost student succ

Nigeria EdTech Pre Seed

CodeKenya

Actively Raising

Code Kenya program combines a career-focused bootcamp with an integrated internship, aimed to help you gain experience i

Kenya Edtech Seed

Equipping the next generation with the confidence, character, and real-world skills to thrive in an unpredictable future

South Africa Education / EdTech; Youth Development; Future Skills development Growth

D4S

Actively Raising

Research and Innovation for Social Impact

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Edtech Research & Consulting Seed

DataBloom Africa

Not Raising

DataBloom Africa is a Ghanaian Edtech startup bridging Africa's digital skills gap by training data and AI professionals and developing tech solutions.

Ghana Edtech

Digitaley Drive

Not Raising

Digitaley Drive is an African EdTech platform equipping learners with in-demand tech skills through AI, gamification, and community learning.

Nigeria Edtech

DUMA School

Actively Raising

DUMA School is a Kenyan Edtech platform offering modern, high-quality, and affordable education with strong academics and digital skills for children in Athi River.

Kenya Edtech

Edtech Guardian Hub

Actively Raising

developing a centralized quality and design support platform to help EdTech teams improve the reliability, usability.

Kenya Edtech Research & Consulting Seed

EduTab

Actively Raising

Transforming education through technology and innovative strategies.

Kenya Edtech Growth

EduTab Africa

Actively Raising

Transforming Education using technology and innovative learning strategies.

Kenya Edtech Data & Analytics Software & Services Growth

ElimuXR

Actively Raising

ElimuXR is developing an immersive digital learning platform to help students improve their learning outcomes.

Kenya Edtech Seed

Everyday STEM

Actively Raising

Making STEM an everyday ecperience for children

Kenya Edtech Seed

Everything Data

Actively Raising

We are a data community focused on bridging data literacy in Africa through mentorship, training, partnerships & events

Kenya Edtech Data & Analytics Idea

TALENT IS UNIVERSAL – OPPORTUNITY IS NOT

Uganda Edtech Idea

iCEMA GROUP

Actively Raising

iCEMA GROUP is building an ecosystem that will help African youth lead economic change through entrepreneurship.

Kenya Fintech Edtech Creative Industries Seed

inspire park

Actively Raising

inspire park inspires students to do hands on projects with real world impact

Kenya Edtech Growth

LeadNow by Dignitas

Actively Raising

Dignitas is developing a digital coaching and training toolkit to help school leaders and teachers in underserved commun

Kenya Edtech Series A

Lingofrica

Actively Raising

Lingofrica is building AI that speaks native African languages to improve literacy by teaching machines to speak it.

Kenya Edtech Seed

Masomogpt

Actively Raising

MasomoGpt

Kenya Edtech Data & Analytics Software & Services Series A

MicroEngineers

Actively Raising

MicroEngineers is building Africas first AI-native learning ecosystem to solve the gap in huge personalized education.

Kenya Edtech Growth

Moringa School

Actively Raising

Moringa School is a Kenyan EdTech platform equipping young Africans with in-demand tech skills through immersive bootcamps and career support.

Kenya Edtech Series A

Mybidhaa

Not Raising

Mybidhaa is a Kenyan educational e-commerce platform providing school supplies, textbooks, and stationery with nationwide delivery.

Kenya Edtech

Njerep

Actively Raising

Njerep an app that aims to educate and preserve African culture & languages.

Kenya Edtech Creative Industries Seed

One Network Kenya

Actively Raising

Its an Ed Tech Company aimed at standardizing co curricular participation in Schools.

Kenya Edtech Seed

A Zambia-based consulting and innovation firm advancing public policy, digital education, and data-driven governance.

Zambia EdTech / Policy Consulting Pre Seed

RETICEO

Actively Raising

RETICEO is a French Edtech operator building and operating sovereign digital educational infrastructures in Africa, without CAPEX for states.

France Edtech

SADG Company Limited

Not Raising

SADG Company Limited is a Tanzanian technology company building digital solutions for education, creativity, and innovation.

Tanzania Edtech

SmartLab

Not Raising

SmartLab is a Tanzanian innovation lab and accelerator connecting startups, corporates, and investors to foster groundbreaking solutions and advance the African innovation ecosystem.

Tanzania Innovation & Technology, Agritech, Fintech, Healthtech, Edtech, Climate Tech

SomaAi

Actively Raising

SomaAi is developing AI powered lesson plans to help teachers save time. Works offline and syncs when internet is back

Kenya Edtech Seed

Strathmore University

Not Raising

Strathmore University is a leading Kenyan institution offering diverse undergraduate, graduate, and professional courses in various fields.

Kenya Edtech

StudyLab

Actively Raising

Personalized learning tailored for each and every student

Kenya Edtech Software & Services Growth

Tambula

Not Raising

Tambula is a Ugandan Edtech startup providing interactive digital assessments and engaging quiz experiences for education.

Uganda Edtech

Tech Sisters Kenya

Actively Raising

Tech Sisters Kenya is developing a talent and learning ecosystem to help women in tech access skills, opportunities, and

Kenya Edtech Software & Services Human Resource & Employment Idea

TheSMEFriend

Actively Raising

A freemium graduated ecosystem of digital business development services

Estonia Fintech Edtech Research & Consulting Seed

The Tech Hut

Actively Raising

The Tech Hut is turning beginner coders into builders to help bridge the skill gap and promote entrepreneurship in Kenya

Kenya Edtech Software & Services Human Resource & Employment Series A

TINO BILLIONS ACADEMY

Not Raising

DISCPLINE STRATEGIE RESULTAT

Benin Fintech / EdTech Growth

WeThinkCode_

Not Raising

WeThinkCode_ is a South African software development academy training youth in market-relevant programming skills and placing them in jobs.

South Africa Edtech

YesCodi

Not Raising

YesCodi is a Tunisian Edtech platform helping children learn coding through fun games and projects, building applications and websites.

Tunisia Edtech

Youngtechiez

Actively Raising

We develop AI tutors to help individuals gain tech skills, companies upskill staff, and NGOs reach foundational learners

Kenya Edtech Series A

Zetech University

Not Raising

Kenya Edtech

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