Media Startups in Africa
Startup Map Africa tracks the most active Media 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afriads.africa | We replace manual, fragmented ad buying with an AI-driven system that precisely maps B2B buyer personas to the perfect T | Kenya | Media Marketing | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN) | Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN) is a non-governmental organization promoting freedom of speech and human rights through investigative journalism in Southern and Eastern Europe. | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Media | — | Not Raising |
| Building Minds | Revolutionalizing children's growth through learning | Kenya | Media | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Good music of kenya | Goodmusicofkenya is changing the way kenyan music is marketed and access to new kenyan music. | Kenya | Media Entertainment | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Intellush | Intellush, turns Youtube News into structured intelligence, ensuring you don't miss anything from your favorite channels | Kenya | Media Data & Analytics Software & Services | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Meskith | Meskith creates branding solutions to help businesses connect with audiences, by sharing unique timeless stories. | Kenya | Media Marketing Software & Services | Series A | Actively Raising |
| Money Matters Magazine Africa | Money Matters Magazine Africa is an Eswatini-based digital publication providing insights into finance, fintech, banking, and entrepreneurship across the African continent. | Eswatini | Media | — | Not Raising |
| Myy Tech Story Africa | We build media and communication tools that help tech businesses gain visibility, educate users, and earn trust. | Kenya | Media Marketing Data & Analytics | Seed | Actively Raising |
| ScMedia-Ke | ScMedia creates streamlined visual-production services to help schools capture and present their stories with clarity. | Kenya | Media | Idea | Actively Raising |
| SPICE | Spice Without Borders is developing programs and platforms to help changemakers and marginalized communities amplify the | Kenya | Media Entertainment Creative Industries | Series A | Actively Raising |
| StoryDocsAI | StoryDocsAI generates AI-powered, research-backed 60-second documentary videos for startups to pitch and share. | USA | AI, Media Tech | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| Storyteller Films | Storyteller Films is an award-winning Indian production house crafting factual documentaries and compelling narratives for global audiences. | India | Media & Entertainment | — | Not Raising |
| Summit Media Africa | Media agency focusing on state of the art attribution and analytics to help marketers prove ROI. | Kenya | Media Data & Analytics | Series A | Actively Raising |
| Univus | Univus offers a multi-channel super app to power content creation for African creators | United States | Media | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Wow radio | Wow radio is developing an online radio station to help inform Kenyan youth in a fun interactive way online | Kenya | Media Entertainment | Seed | Actively Raising |
| YAKWETU™ Online Limited | YAKWETU™ is an Award-winning Entertainment Technology Startup, that's Legalising the Retail of Pirated Content in Africa | Kenya | Media Entertainment Software & Services | Seed | Actively Raising |
Afriads.africa
Actively RaisingWe replace manual, fragmented ad buying with an AI-driven system that precisely maps B2B buyer personas to the perfect T
Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN)
Not RaisingBalkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN) is a non-governmental organization promoting freedom of speech and human rights through investigative journalism in Southern and Eastern Europe.
Building Minds
Actively RaisingRevolutionalizing children's growth through learning
Good music of kenya
Actively RaisingGoodmusicofkenya is changing the way kenyan music is marketed and access to new kenyan music.
Intellush
Actively RaisingIntellush, turns Youtube News into structured intelligence, ensuring you don't miss anything from your favorite channels
Meskith
Actively RaisingMeskith creates branding solutions to help businesses connect with audiences, by sharing unique timeless stories.
Money Matters Magazine Africa
Not RaisingMoney Matters Magazine Africa is an Eswatini-based digital publication providing insights into finance, fintech, banking, and entrepreneurship across the African continent.
Myy Tech Story Africa
Actively RaisingWe build media and communication tools that help tech businesses gain visibility, educate users, and earn trust.
ScMedia-Ke
Actively RaisingScMedia creates streamlined visual-production services to help schools capture and present their stories with clarity.
SPICE
Actively RaisingSpice Without Borders is developing programs and platforms to help changemakers and marginalized communities amplify the
StoryDocsAI
Not RaisingStoryDocsAI generates AI-powered, research-backed 60-second documentary videos for startups to pitch and share.
Storyteller Films
Not RaisingStoryteller Films is an award-winning Indian production house crafting factual documentaries and compelling narratives for global audiences.
Summit Media Africa
Actively RaisingMedia agency focusing on state of the art attribution and analytics to help marketers prove ROI.
Univus
Actively RaisingUnivus offers a multi-channel super app to power content creation for African creators
Wow radio
Actively RaisingWow radio is developing an online radio station to help inform Kenyan youth in a fun interactive way online
YAKWETU™ Online Limited
Actively RaisingYAKWETU™ is an Award-winning Entertainment Technology Startup, that's Legalising the Retail of Pirated Content in Africa
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Live| Startup | Country | Sector | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verto | United Kingdom | Fintech | Verto is a UK-based B2B cross-border payments platform offering FX solutions and multi-currency accounts for global businesses. |
| ZidShop Seed | Morocco | E-commerce | ZidShop is a Moroccan e-commerce platform empowering African entrepreneurs and small businesses to easily create and manage online stores without technical skills. |
| BLEC Advisory | South Africa | Business Intelligence | BLEC Advisory provides ground-level business intelligence for South African founders, SMEs, and investors, enabling confident market decisions. |
| Money Matters Magazine Africa | Eswatini | Media | Money Matters Magazine Africa is an Eswatini-based digital publication providing insights into finance, fintech, banking, and entrepreneurship across the African continent. |
| Maploti Seed | Kenya | Real Estate Tech | Maploti is a Kenyan digital real estate platform connecting buyers, sellers, and developers to simplify property transactions in East Africa. |