Research Consulting Startups in Africa
Startup Map Africa tracks the most active Research Consulting 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25x50 | 25x50 offers a custom AI Chief Storytelling Officer for businesses across Africa struggling to break through media bias. | United States | Marketing Research & Consulting | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Africa Vibe Coders | We connect developers to opportunities | Kenya | Software & Services Research & Consulting Public services (exl. education) | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Afri-Ivory Legacy | Afri-Ivory Legacy helps young African entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses through integrated expert services. | Kenya | Creative Industries Software & Services Research & Consulting | Idea | Actively Raising |
| AitalentQuarters | We are building the Bloomberg Terminal for global AI talent, that will power the next world's most valuable companies. | United States | Software & Services Human Resource & Employment Research & Consulting | Idea | Actively Raising |
| CAC | Helping businesses implement AI | Kenya | Research & Consulting | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Chakula | Chakula is developing Africa's premier food intelligence ecosystem to help organizations make data-driven decisions | Kenya | Data & Analytics Software & Services Research & Consulting | Seed | Actively Raising |
| corebench | Getting you Fractional Experts from their busy lives to scale your business. | Kenya | Consumer Services Human Resource & Employment Research & Consulting | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Customized Aviation | Customized Aviation is developing modern tools for aerial data collection to assist in research and training activities | Kenya | Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Hardware & Electronic Equipment Research & Consulting | Growth | Actively Raising |
| D4S | Research and Innovation for Social Impact | Kenya | Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Edtech Research & Consulting | Seed | Actively Raising |
| DataPulse Africa | Solving the african data problem in the underserved msme markets through technology. | Kenya | Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Data & Analytics Research & Consulting | Seed | 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 |
| Elijah Chimera | I am developing a product to help companies in manufacturing and construction solve their issue with safety compliance | Kenya | Software & Services Research & Consulting | Idea | Actively Raising |
| KontorVA | Kontorva help tech companies to hire the right fit of top tech talent by accurately vetting and shortlisting developers | Estonia | Software & Services Human Resource & Employment Research & Consulting | Growth | Actively Raising |
| Kuruka | We are a first of its kind entrepreneur and business counselling service | Kenya | Research & Consulting | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Nusu Finance | Building AI solutions for organizations in the development space. | United States | Energy Software & Services Research & Consulting | Idea | Actively Raising |
| Papema Partners Limited | Papema is a youth led consulting startup seeking to support the development of the SME and Startup-ecosystem. | Kenya | Research & Consulting | Seed | Actively Raising |
| 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 |
| Tecmie | AI Techlead for non technical founders | United States | Research & Consulting | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Terra254 | TerraMatch AI is building farmland data software to help farmers and investors reduce land risk using AI analysis. | Kenya | Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Software & Services Research & Consulting | Idea | Actively Raising |
| The Closing Co. | The Closing Co. is helping businesses optimise their sales engine for more revenue and profit. | Kenya | Research & Consulting | Series A | Actively Raising |
| TheSMEFriend | A freemium graduated ecosystem of digital business development services | Estonia | Fintech Edtech Research & Consulting | Seed | Actively Raising |
25x50
Actively Raising25x50 offers a custom AI Chief Storytelling Officer for businesses across Africa struggling to break through media bias.
Africa Vibe Coders
Actively RaisingWe connect developers to opportunities
Afri-Ivory Legacy
Actively RaisingAfri-Ivory Legacy helps young African entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses through integrated expert services.
AitalentQuarters
Actively RaisingWe are building the Bloomberg Terminal for global AI talent, that will power the next world's most valuable companies.
Chakula
Actively RaisingChakula is developing Africa's premier food intelligence ecosystem to help organizations make data-driven decisions
corebench
Actively RaisingGetting you Fractional Experts from their busy lives to scale your business.
Customized Aviation
Actively RaisingCustomized Aviation is developing modern tools for aerial data collection to assist in research and training activities
D4S
Actively RaisingResearch and Innovation for Social Impact
DataPulse Africa
Actively RaisingSolving the african data problem in the underserved msme markets through technology.
Edtech Guardian Hub
Actively Raisingdeveloping a centralized quality and design support platform to help EdTech teams improve the reliability, usability.
Elijah Chimera
Actively RaisingI am developing a product to help companies in manufacturing and construction solve their issue with safety compliance
KontorVA
Actively RaisingKontorva help tech companies to hire the right fit of top tech talent by accurately vetting and shortlisting developers
Kuruka
Actively RaisingWe are a first of its kind entrepreneur and business counselling service
Nusu Finance
Actively RaisingBuilding AI solutions for organizations in the development space.
Papema Partners Limited
Actively RaisingPapema is a youth led consulting startup seeking to support the development of the SME and Startup-ecosystem.
Smart Impact Consult
Actively RaisingWe are a boutique impact investment consultancy helping investors, founders, and ventures build strategies, systems, an
Tecmie
Actively RaisingAI Techlead for non technical founders
Terra254
Actively RaisingTerraMatch AI is building farmland data software to help farmers and investors reduce land risk using AI analysis.
The Closing Co.
Actively RaisingThe Closing Co. is helping businesses optimise their sales engine for more revenue and profit.
TheSMEFriend
Actively RaisingA freemium graduated ecosystem of digital business development services
Recently Added African Startups
Live| Startup | Country | Sector | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| StoryDocsAI Pre Seed | USA | AI, Media Tech | StoryDocsAI generates AI-powered, research-backed 60-second documentary videos for startups to pitch and share. |
| Propriolink Pre Seed | Cameroon | PropTech | Trusted Real Estate Ecosystem |
| Ronita Logistics Limited Seed | Uganda | — | EAST AFRICA'S DIGITAL FREIGHT MARKETPLACE |
| Novacrust Growth | Nigeria | — | USD accounts | Crypto | Dollar cards | Gift cards | Cross-border Payments. |
| SmartDivert Idea | Nigeria | Telecom | Never missed a call that impact business |