Social Impact Startups in Africa
Startup Map Africa tracks the most active Social Impact 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Action for Prosperity (AFP) | Action for Prosperity (AFP) is an Ethiopian NGO focused on community empowerment and sustainable development initiatives across Ethiopia. | Ethiopia | Social Impact | — | Not Raising |
| Afropot Foundation | Afropot Foundation is a Kenyan non-profit organization empowering communities and driving social impact across Kenya. | Kenya | Social Impact | — | Not Raising |
| AWIMA Technologies Ltd | AWIMA Technologies Ltd is Africa’s frontier in digital transformation for wealth and resource management. | South Sudan | Technology / GovTech / FinTech / Social Impact Tech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Planet Child Tanzania | Planet Child Tanzania is a non-profit organization fighting violence and abuse against children in Tanzania, focusing on protection, education, livelihood, and health. | Tanzania | Social Impact | — | Not Raising |
| Success Capital | Success Capital is a youth-led Non-Governmental Organisation in Botswana focused on human rights, activism, and knowledge sharing for LGBT youth and young women in Anglophone Southern Africa. | Botswana | Social Impact | — | Not Raising |
| Thrive Initiative | Thrive Initiative is a South African social impact platform teaching emotional regulation to prevent GBV, bullying, and burnout in workplaces, schools, and communities. | South Africa | Social Impact | — | Actively Raising |
Action for Prosperity (AFP)
Not RaisingAction for Prosperity (AFP) is an Ethiopian NGO focused on community empowerment and sustainable development initiatives across Ethiopia.
Afropot Foundation
Not RaisingAfropot Foundation is a Kenyan non-profit organization empowering communities and driving social impact across Kenya.
AWIMA Technologies Ltd
Open to fundingAWIMA Technologies Ltd is Africa’s frontier in digital transformation for wealth and resource management.
Planet Child Tanzania
Not RaisingPlanet Child Tanzania is a non-profit organization fighting violence and abuse against children in Tanzania, focusing on protection, education, livelihood, and health.
Success Capital
Not RaisingSuccess Capital is a youth-led Non-Governmental Organisation in Botswana focused on human rights, activism, and knowledge sharing for LGBT youth and young women in Anglophone Southern Africa.
Thrive Initiative
Actively RaisingThrive Initiative is a South African social impact platform teaching emotional regulation to prevent GBV, bullying, and burnout in workplaces, schools, and communities.
Recently Added african startups
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. |