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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
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
AfyaRekod Health data platform KE Health Seed Open to funding
Agrisync Lab Agrisync Lab builds foundational tools for agricultural knowledge access and data insights. Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Data & Analytics Seed Actively Raising
Ajira Connect Gig work marketplace KE E-commerce Seed Open to funding
Ajua Customer experience platform KE SaaS Seed Open to funding
Amashami Amashami eCommerce is developing an online marketplace to help refugee and host artisans and farmers sell their products Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Seed Actively Raising
amili Amili is building a local first ERP that automates operations for Kenyan SMEs through an integrated AI workflow engine. Kenya Data & Analytics Office Services Seed Actively Raising
Amitruck Trucking marketplace KE Logistics Seed Open to funding
ApexGrid Innovations Apexgrid Innovations builds smart, scalable solutions tackling Africa’s challenges in transport, health, and governance. Kenya Infrastructure & Logistics Transportation Software & Services Seed Actively Raising
ASHACARE MEDICAL SOLUTIONS AshaCare is creating HealthShift, a digital system that connects health facilities with qualified staff on demand. Kenya Healthcare Digital Health Fintech Seed Actively Raising
Asurf Technologies Limited Asurf Technologies Limited Kenya Data & Analytics Software & Services Telecommunication & Services Seed Actively Raising
AutoVest AI Hedera AutoVest offers a WhatsApp AI tool for buying tokenized stocks and creating scheduled auto-investment routines. Kenya Fintech Data & Analytics Software & Services Seed Actively Raising
BARBAH GAMES BARBAH GAMES is building an eSports ecosystem linking skill analytics from gaming to real job opportunities Kenya Entertainment Gaming Marketing Seed Actively Raising
BasiGo Charging EV charging services KE Energy Seed Open to funding
Beba-Beggie An IoT automated locker technology offering affordable, accessible, secure and convenient short-term storage for items. Kenya Infrastructure & Logistics Seed Actively Raising
BEBABOX Bebabox simplifies e-commerce deliveries to help buyers cut chaos and solve mix-ups with an efficient, well-orchestrated Kenya Infrastructure & Logistics Transportation Seed 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
Binty Binty Leather crafts timeless leather accessories to help stylish individuals stand out with quality and artisanal detai Kenya Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods Seed Actively Raising
Bismart Insurtech marketplace KE Fintech Seed Open to funding
BluPay BluPay is developing a conversational AI platform that helps individuals and businesses send and receive cross-border pa Kenya Fintech Seed Actively Raising
Borrds Global Infrastructure for Moving Money Kenya Fintech Seed Actively Raising
Breezo Electric Breezo Electric is developing a smart electric bike-sharing system to help urban commuters easily cover short distances. Kenya Transportation Cleantech Consumer Services Seed Actively Raising
BuuPass Bus and train booking KE E-commerce Seed Open to funding
BuuPass Mobility Operator software KE SaaS Seed Open to funding
Capapo Solutions Capapo Solutions recycles marine plastic waste into high-quality eco furniture that can thrive in any outdoor climate. Kenya Construction 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
Chpter Social commerce checkout KE SaaS Seed Open to funding
Churpy Receivables automation KE Fintech Seed Open to funding
ClimaVue Climate risk is biz risk. Don't wait for the next disaster to prove it. Visit ClimaVue.org we sort your uncertainties Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Fintech Data & Analytics Seed Actively Raising
ClinCol Health A platform that connects health seekers, providers and facilities, enabling delivery of a responsive data-driven care. Kenya Healthcare Digital Health Seed 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
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
Credrails Financial data APIs KE Fintech Seed Open to funding
D4S Research and Innovation for Social Impact Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Edtech Research & Consulting Seed Actively Raising
Daobitat DAO-Bitat is building a property listing platform for verified listings to prevent fraud using blockchain . Kenya Proptech Seed Actively Raising
DevBoma DevBoma builds digital tools that help creators and small teams launch, manage, and grow their online presence easily. Kenya Software & Services Hardware & Electronic Equipment Seed Actively Raising
DigiFarm Kenya Digital agri marketplace KE Agriculture Seed Open to funding
Dominion EV Dominion EV is helping owners and operators of two-wheeler EVs break geofencing barriers in last mile logistics Kenya Transportation Automotive Seed Actively Raising
DroFarmer Services DroFarmer is developing a data driven ecosystem to help smallholder farmers mitigate crop losses and access insurance. Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Data & Analytics Software & Services Seed Actively Raising
Droughtsmart Solutions Revive agriculture through technology Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Seed Actively Raising
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-Boda by Iconic E-Boda by Iconic is Professionalizing Boda Boda Riding in Kenya one electric motorbike at a time . Kenya Transportation Seed Actively Raising
ElimuXR ElimuXR is developing an immersive digital learning platform to help students improve their learning outcomes. Kenya Edtech Seed Actively Raising
Emfame EMFAME sells menstrual-cups as a medium for cycle-literacy. Kenya Healthcare Wellness Consumer Services 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
Eneza Education Mobile learning platform KE Education Seed Open to funding
Everyday STEM Making STEM an everyday ecperience for children Kenya Edtech Seed Actively Raising
EVO MOVE We convert wheel chair accessible vehicles to aid in disabled persons mobility Kenya Transportation Seed Actively Raising
Exit Bridge 67 We are a structured exit ecosystem for sweat & capital equity in private companies. Kenya Fintech Marketing Software & Services Seed Actively Raising
Farm to Feed Farm to Feed connects smallholder farmers in Kenya to businesses needing reliable and traceable produce, focusing on 'rescue-grade' or imperfect food. Kenya Agritech Seed Actively Raising
Fingo Africa Digital bank for youth KE Fintech Seed Open to funding
Finplus Digital lending software KE SaaS Seed Open to funding
FlexPay Goal based layaway KE Fintech Seed Open to funding
GasMat Africa Gasmat Africa builds IoT hardware and data systems for real time utility monitoring, consumption tracking, and traceable Kenya Data & Analytics Software & Services Hardware & Electronic Equipment Seed Actively Raising
GFI by FarmSawa GFI is developing pest and disease management database to help agribusinesses reduce crop loss through whatsapp AI Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Seed Actively Raising
Go Deliveries Food Delivery with Friends. Kenya Consumer Services Seed Actively Raising
HAVA On demand logistics KE Logistics Seed Open to funding
Hisa Investing app for Africa KE Fintech Seed Open to funding
HustleSasa Creator commerce KE SaaS Seed Open to funding
HydroIQ Smart water management KE Energy Seed Open to funding
iBuild Kenya Construction marketplace KE E-commerce Seed Open to funding
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
Incube Incube is developing a connection platform to help startup founders and investors through more signal, less noise Kenya Fintech Seed Actively Raising
IQONA Intelligence IQONA connects MSME activity and trade flows to deliver adaptive, accessible intelligence across Africa’s real economy. Kenya Fintech Data & Analytics Seed Actively Raising
Jenga App Jenga App is a construction management platform that utilizes AI to help construction teams deliver projects efficiently Kenya Construction Proptech Software & Services Seed Actively Raising
Jiwambe Jiwambe is financing electric motorcycles in Kenya Kenya Construction Transportation Fintech Seed Actively Raising
Juduh Juduh is a pioneering software engineering firm that offers custom, innovative, and strategic services. Kenya Software & Services Seed Actively Raising
Jumba Construction supply marketplace KE E-commerce Seed Open to funding
Kabisa Kabisa Electric is buidling the rails for electrical vehicle fleet transition in East Africa Kenya Infrastructure & Logistics Cleantech Seed Actively Raising
Kapu Group bulk shopping KE E-commerce Seed Open to funding
keeyow keeyow is a community real estate app that helps people choose homes with real neighborhood experiences. Kenya Proptech Seed Actively Raising
Kidato Online school for Africa KE Education Seed Open to funding
KilimoPlus Limited KilimoPlus empowers smallholder farmers with tech-driven equipment rentals, climate-smart training, and financing. Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Seed Actively Raising
Klinik Telehealth Klinik is a telehealth platform that enables patients Access Healthcare Services conveniently & cost effective Kenya Digital Health Seed Actively Raising
KOMM KOMM helps creators manage, grow & monetize their communities with tools for memberships, events, products & WhatsApp Kenya Creative Industries Software & Services Seed Actively Raising
Kuruka We are a first of its kind entrepreneur and business counselling service Kenya Research & Consulting Seed Actively Raising
Kuza Biashara Micro enterprise enablement KE Education Seed Open to funding
Lami Insurance API platform KE Fintech Seed Open to funding
Leta Delivery optimization software KE Logistics Seed 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
Lingofrica Lingofrica is building AI that speaks native African languages to improve literacy by teaching machines to speak it. Kenya Edtech Seed Actively Raising
LOOP Pet Food Loop is Africa’s first circular pet food company, transforming organic waste into trusted, sustainable nutrition Kenya Food & Beverage Manufacturing Household & Personal Products Seed Actively Raising
Maisha Meds Pharmacy software KE Health Seed Open to funding
Mazao Mazao organises business data and provides clear insights for better decision making across the ecosystem Kenya Software & Services Seed Actively Raising
Mindscape Health Mindscape provides AI-powered, culturally-attuned mental healthcare with therapist matching for Kenyan professionals. Kenya Healthcare Digital Health Wellness Seed Actively Raising
Miskka Organics Miskka is developing plant-based skincare to help melanin-rich skin thrive with gentle, natural care. Kenya Healthcare Household & Personal Products Seed Actively Raising
mneti Mneti Innovations is building a unified Wi-Fi ecosystem that gives Africans seamless, affordable internet across streets Kenya Software & Services Seed Actively Raising
Moringa School Tech education provider KE Education Seed Open to funding
MotiSure Passenger insurance KE Fintech Seed Open to funding
MPost Digital postal addressing KE SaaS Seed Open to funding
mTek Digital insurance wallet KE Fintech Seed Open to funding
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
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
Mzito Digital Edtech micro courses KE Education Seed Open to funding
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
Nasaru Naturals The world's first carbon-negative spirulina farm, growing the world's most nutrient-dense food at its origin; 2x cheaper Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & AgritechBiotechnology Seed Actively Raising
Ndovu Digital wealth manager KE Fintech Seed Open to funding
Ndovu Digital wealth manager KE Fintech Seed Open to funding
NEURON HEALTH Neuron is building the digital nervous system for Africa’s HCPs smarter training, faster skills, better outcomes Kenya Healthcare Digital Health Pharmaceutical Seed Actively Raising
Neurostep Neurostep is developing an AI wearable to help stroke survivors regain mobility from home using IoT guided support Kenya Medical Devices Seed Actively Raising
Ngazi Digital Lab Ngazi Digital Labs is developing a digital pllartfom to help small business scale online by leveraging Ai technology Kenya Cleantech Seed Actively Raising
Njerep Njerep an app that aims to educate and preserve African culture & languages. Kenya Edtech Creative Industries Seed Actively Raising
Novapads Novapads is a social enterprise that develops biodegradable sanitary pads targeting women and girls in rural Kenya. Kenya Materials & Chemicals Manufacturing Wellness Seed Actively Raising
Nowall Nowall is creating a link between logistics management tools to save producers money through efficiency & realtime data. Kenya Infrastructure & Logistics Software & Services Seed Actively Raising
NyotaAI NyotaAI builds AI automation and digital tools that help small businesses streamline operations generate leads and scale Kenya Deep tech Data & Analytics Software & Services Seed Actively Raising
Nyx Creators Hub Nyx Creators Hub is a professional marketplace providing African creators vetted projects and guaranteed payment for a f Kenya Creative Industries Software & Services Seed Actively Raising
OkHi Digital addressing KE SaaS Seed Open to funding
OKS OKS is a modern technology company specializing in Odoo ERP Implementation, we help businesses streamline operations. Kenya Software & Services Seed Actively Raising
One Network Kenya Its an Ed Tech Company aimed at standardizing co curricular participation in Schools. Kenya Edtech Seed Actively Raising
Onpoint Softwares Solutions OnPoint Softwares is developing custom web and mobile software solutions to help businesses digitize their operations. Kenya Software & Services Seed Actively Raising
Onvo Smart, fast automotive assistance. Connecting drivers to verified mechanics, genuine spare parts & roadside help anytime Kenya Transportation Automotive Seed 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
PataTutor Online tutoring marketplace KE Education Seed Open to funding
PawaStats PawaStats helps companies track social media performance, online customers, and ROI to improve their results affordably. Kenya Marketing Data & Analytics Software & Services Seed Actively Raising
Paylend Merchant credit platform KE Fintech Seed Open to funding
Pemig Loans Pemig is a community powered finance and Credit platform leveraging social capital & Causal AI for credit scoring. Kenya Fintech Software & Services Seed Actively Raising
PesaKit Agent wallet toolkit KE Fintech Seed Open to funding
Peton Labs Building the next generation of intelligent tools in healthcare, research, and learning. Kenya Engineering Healthcare Fintech Seed Actively Raising
Pezesha Capital SME capital markets KE Fintech Seed Open to funding
Phantom Technologies Limited Phantom Technologies is developing a drone solution to help in curbing human wildlife conflict in Kenyan parks. Kenya Aerospace Seed Actively Raising
Ponea Health Healthcare marketplace KE Health Seed Open to funding
Power Financial Wellness Employee financial benefits KE Fintech Seed Open to funding
Predimarkets We are helping betting companies and stock brokers easily set up their prediction market infrastructure. Kenya Software & Services Seed Actively Raising
ProPath Sports ProPath is dedicated to transforming athlete discovery and development in Kenya, through the use of actionable data Kenya Data & Analytics Software & Services Hardware & Electronic Equipment Seed Actively Raising
Qimuro Techlab Qimuro Techlab is developing Shamba Afya is an AI platform designed to address food safety challenges in Africa. Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Cleantech Seed Actively Raising
Rafiki PEPS Enterprise Rafiki PEPS is developing a waste ERP to help enterprises in the waste sector make data informed decisions. Kenya Data & Analytics Software & Services Seed Actively Raising
Recykroute Recykroute is a platform that is seeking to connect the community of waste management to promote circularity. Kenya Energy Infrastructure & Logistics Data & Analytics Seed Actively Raising
Rim Nextgen Rim is developing a smart gas regulator to help African households track and refill cooking gas with real-time alerts. Kenya Cleantech Deep tech Hardware & Electronic Equipment Seed Actively Raising
Safi Analytics Energy analytics KE Energy Seed Open to funding
Salim “Salim” is developing a dependable, digitally enabled ride-hailing service to help Kenyan boda-boda riders and everyda Kenya Energy Transportation Data & Analytics Seed Actively Raising
SasaPay Wallet and payments KE Fintech Seed Open to funding
SautiAI SautiAI is an AI-powered voice automation and analytics platform for Africa Kenya Data & Analytics Software & Services Telecommunication & Services Seed Actively Raising
Savanna Circuit Cold chain for dairy KE Energy Seed Open to funding
Savanna Guides Savanna Guides provides digital outdoor guides for East Africa Kenya Travel & Hospitality Seed Actively Raising
Savify Savify is developing a platform to help students access savings with hyper-local merchant deals Kenya E-commerce Seed Actively Raising
Scrivenn Scrivenn is a unified literary platform to nurture creativity, foster connections, and ensures fair, sustainable growth Kenya Entertainment Creative Industries Seed Actively Raising
Sendy Fulfillment Merchant fulfillment tech KE Logistics Seed Open to funding
Senga Freight platform KE Logistics Seed Open to funding
Shabaka IOT Limited Powering Smart Utilities Across Alkebulan Kenya Software & Services Seed Actively Raising
Shamba Pride Agrodealer digitization KE Agriculture Seed Open to funding
Shara Group purchasing finance KE Fintech Seed Open to funding
Shoe Spa Ke Nairobi’s premium shoe cleaning services Kenya Consumer Services Seed Actively Raising
ShopZetu Fashion e-commerce KE E-commerce Seed Open to funding
Shortlist Recruiting technology KE SaaS Seed Open to funding
Shujaa App ShujaaPay is building a fintech platform to help gig workers easily access their funds, instantly, at low cost. Kenya Infrastructure & Logistics Fintech Software & Services Seed Actively Raising
Shukran Creator tipping KE Fintech 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
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
Soma Ai Answer Engine Optimisation for Middle Eastern and African brands. Kenya Data & Analytics Software & Services Seed Actively Raising
Sote Manufacturing ERP KE SaaS Seed Open to funding
Sowphie A multi-user mobile-first farm management app helping farmers keep operational and financial data at a farm level. Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Seed Actively Raising
Spacely.fit Spacely.fit is a B2B Booking Management software that provides CRM and an instant booking site for work & living spaces. Kenya Proptech Software & Services Seed Actively Raising
Stima Battery fleet management and analytics for electric mobility Kenya Energy Seed Actively Raising
Tanda Agent network platform KE Fintech Seed Open to funding
Tappi SME marketing suite KE SaaS Seed Open to funding
Tausi App Beauty services on demand KE E-commerce Seed Open to funding
T-Bin T-Bin Designs and Manufacture's Smart Waste Bins To Eliminate Dump sites In Africa while create circular economy jobs. Kenya Energy Cleantech Hardware & Electronic Equipment Seed Actively Raising
Terralima Technologies Blockchain-based digital platform to connect a trusted network of farmers in Africa to global markets Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Seed Actively Raising
Thamani Digital Thamani Digital is an executive visibility and digital strategy studio by Digipesa. Kenya Marketing Seed Actively Raising
TIBU Health On demand healthcare KE Health Seed Open to funding
TopUp Mama Restaurant supply platform KE E-commerce Seed Open to funding
Totosci STEM education kits KE Education Seed Open to funding
Trakka Africa we are developing a platform to help SMEs and retailers track stock, deliveries, and payments to reduce losses and fraud Kenya Fintech Software & Services Seed Actively Raising
Trees for Africa Foundation Planting hope in Africa Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Forestry & Paper Energy 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
Tusenti Tusenti enables people to save and use their transaction fees as installment payments for personal and business expenses Kenya Fintech Seed Actively Raising
Tushop Group buying for groceries KE E-commerce Seed Open to funding
TX META LIMITED Tx-Meta Ltd is developing a crypto off/on ramp mobile app to help crypto users spend their tokens locally with m-pesa Kenya Fintech Data & Analytics Software & Services Seed Actively Raising
Tymira Health Modern EHR & Practice Management for healthcare practices Kenya Healthcare Digital Health Seed Actively Raising
UpCountry UpCountry is a peer to peer ride sharing platform to help connect car owners & passengers heading in the same direction Kenya Transportation Seed Actively Raising
Upepo Energy Distributed solar KE Energy Seed Open to funding
Vet Mkononi Vet Mkononi is digitizing animal health care across Africa by connecting all players in the echo system with data. Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Seed Actively Raising
Vociply Platform to build and deploy AI voice agents Kenya Software & Services Seed Actively Raising
Xetova Procurement intelligence KE SaaS Seed Open to funding
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
Zelora Zelora develops a digital memorial platform helping African families honor loved ones with easy, lasting tributes. Kenya Digital Health Wellness Seed 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
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
Zuri Health Virtual care platform KE Health Seed Open to funding
Zuri Schools School management system KE SaaS Seed Open to funding

Afriads.africa

Actively Raising

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

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

AfyaRekod

Open to funding

Health data platform

KE Health Seed

Agrisync Lab

Actively Raising

Agrisync Lab builds foundational tools for agricultural knowledge access and data insights.

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Data & Analytics Seed

Ajira Connect

Open to funding

Gig work marketplace

KE E-commerce Seed

Ajua

Open to funding

Customer experience platform

KE SaaS Seed

Amashami

Actively Raising

Amashami eCommerce is developing an online marketplace to help refugee and host artisans and farmers sell their products

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Seed

amili

Actively Raising

Amili is building a local first ERP that automates operations for Kenyan SMEs through an integrated AI workflow engine.

Kenya Data & Analytics Office Services Seed

Amitruck

Open to funding

Trucking marketplace

KE Logistics Seed

ApexGrid Innovations

Actively Raising

Apexgrid Innovations builds smart, scalable solutions tackling Africa’s challenges in transport, health, and governance.

Kenya Infrastructure & Logistics Transportation Software & Services Seed

ASHACARE MEDICAL SOLUTIONS

Actively Raising

AshaCare is creating HealthShift, a digital system that connects health facilities with qualified staff on demand.

Kenya Healthcare Digital Health Fintech Seed

Asurf Technologies Limited

Actively Raising

Asurf Technologies Limited

Kenya Data & Analytics Software & Services Telecommunication & Services Seed

AutoVest AI

Actively Raising

Hedera AutoVest offers a WhatsApp AI tool for buying tokenized stocks and creating scheduled auto-investment routines.

Kenya Fintech Data & Analytics Software & Services Seed

BARBAH GAMES

Actively Raising

BARBAH GAMES is building an eSports ecosystem linking skill analytics from gaming to real job opportunities

Kenya Entertainment Gaming Marketing Seed

BasiGo Charging

Open to funding

EV charging services

KE Energy Seed

Beba-Beggie

Actively Raising

An IoT automated locker technology offering affordable, accessible, secure and convenient short-term storage for items.

Kenya Infrastructure & Logistics Seed

BEBABOX

Actively Raising

Bebabox simplifies e-commerce deliveries to help buyers cut chaos and solve mix-ups with an efficient, well-orchestrated

Kenya Infrastructure & Logistics Transportation Seed

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

Binty

Actively Raising

Binty Leather crafts timeless leather accessories to help stylish individuals stand out with quality and artisanal detai

Kenya Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods Seed

Bismart

Open to funding

Insurtech marketplace

KE Fintech Seed

BluPay

Actively Raising

BluPay is developing a conversational AI platform that helps individuals and businesses send and receive cross-border pa

Kenya Fintech Seed

Borrds

Actively Raising

Global Infrastructure for Moving Money

Kenya Fintech Seed

Breezo Electric

Actively Raising

Breezo Electric is developing a smart electric bike-sharing system to help urban commuters easily cover short distances.

Kenya Transportation Cleantech Consumer Services Seed

BuuPass

Open to funding

Bus and train booking

KE E-commerce Seed

BuuPass Mobility

Open to funding

Operator software

KE SaaS Seed

Capapo Solutions

Actively Raising

Capapo Solutions recycles marine plastic waste into high-quality eco furniture that can thrive in any outdoor climate.

Kenya Construction Seed

Chakula

Actively Raising

Chakula is developing Africa's premier food intelligence ecosystem to help organizations make data-driven decisions

Kenya Data & Analytics Software & Services Research & Consulting Seed

Chpter

Open to funding

Social commerce checkout

KE SaaS Seed

Churpy

Open to funding

Receivables automation

KE Fintech Seed

ClimaVue

Actively Raising

Climate risk is biz risk. Don't wait for the next disaster to prove it. Visit ClimaVue.org we sort your uncertainties

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Fintech Data & Analytics Seed

ClinCol Health

Actively Raising

A platform that connects health seekers, providers and facilities, enabling delivery of a responsive data-driven care.

Kenya Healthcare Digital Health Seed

Clover

Actively Raising

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

Kenya Digital Health Wellness E-commerce 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

Credrails

Open to funding

Financial data APIs

KE Fintech Seed

D4S

Actively Raising

Research and Innovation for Social Impact

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Edtech Research & Consulting Seed

Daobitat

Actively Raising

DAO-Bitat is building a property listing platform for verified listings to prevent fraud using blockchain .

Kenya Proptech Seed

DevBoma

Actively Raising

DevBoma builds digital tools that help creators and small teams launch, manage, and grow their online presence easily.

Kenya Software & Services Hardware & Electronic Equipment Seed

DigiFarm Kenya

Open to funding

Digital agri marketplace

KE Agriculture Seed

Dominion EV

Actively Raising

Dominion EV is helping owners and operators of two-wheeler EVs break geofencing barriers in last mile logistics

Kenya Transportation Automotive Seed

DroFarmer Services

Actively Raising

DroFarmer is developing a data driven ecosystem to help smallholder farmers mitigate crop losses and access insurance.

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Data & Analytics Software & Services Seed

Droughtsmart Solutions

Actively Raising

Revive agriculture through technology

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Seed

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-Boda by Iconic

Actively Raising

E-Boda by Iconic is Professionalizing Boda Boda Riding in Kenya one electric motorbike at a time .

Kenya Transportation Seed

ElimuXR

Actively Raising

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

Kenya Edtech Seed

Emfame

Actively Raising

EMFAME sells menstrual-cups as a medium for cycle-literacy.

Kenya Healthcare Wellness Consumer Services Seed

EMISHA

Actively Raising

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

Kenya E-commerce Seed

Eneza Education

Open to funding

Mobile learning platform

KE Education Seed

Everyday STEM

Actively Raising

Making STEM an everyday ecperience for children

Kenya Edtech Seed

EVO MOVE

Actively Raising

We convert wheel chair accessible vehicles to aid in disabled persons mobility

Kenya Transportation Seed

Exit Bridge 67

Actively Raising

We are a structured exit ecosystem for sweat & capital equity in private companies.

Kenya Fintech Marketing Software & Services Seed

Farm to Feed

Actively Raising

Farm to Feed connects smallholder farmers in Kenya to businesses needing reliable and traceable produce, focusing on 'rescue-grade' or imperfect food.

Kenya Agritech Seed

Fingo Africa

Open to funding

Digital bank for youth

KE Fintech Seed

Finplus

Open to funding

Digital lending software

KE SaaS Seed

FlexPay

Open to funding

Goal based layaway

KE Fintech Seed

GasMat Africa

Actively Raising

Gasmat Africa builds IoT hardware and data systems for real time utility monitoring, consumption tracking, and traceable

Kenya Data & Analytics Software & Services Hardware & Electronic Equipment Seed

GFI by FarmSawa

Actively Raising

GFI is developing pest and disease management database to help agribusinesses reduce crop loss through whatsapp AI

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Seed

Go Deliveries

Actively Raising

Food Delivery with Friends.

Kenya Consumer Services Seed

HAVA

Open to funding

On demand logistics

KE Logistics Seed

Hisa

Open to funding

Investing app for Africa

KE Fintech Seed

HustleSasa

Open to funding

Creator commerce

KE SaaS Seed

HydroIQ

Open to funding

Smart water management

KE Energy Seed

iBuild Kenya

Open to funding

Construction marketplace

KE E-commerce Seed

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

Incube

Actively Raising

Incube is developing a connection platform to help startup founders and investors through more signal, less noise

Kenya Fintech Seed

IQONA Intelligence

Actively Raising

IQONA connects MSME activity and trade flows to deliver adaptive, accessible intelligence across Africa’s real economy.

Kenya Fintech Data & Analytics Seed

Jenga App

Actively Raising

Jenga App is a construction management platform that utilizes AI to help construction teams deliver projects efficiently

Kenya Construction Proptech Software & Services Seed

Jiwambe

Actively Raising

Jiwambe is financing electric motorcycles in Kenya

Kenya Construction Transportation Fintech Seed

Juduh

Actively Raising

Juduh is a pioneering software engineering firm that offers custom, innovative, and strategic services.

Kenya Software & Services Seed

Jumba

Open to funding

Construction supply marketplace

KE E-commerce Seed

Kabisa

Actively Raising

Kabisa Electric is buidling the rails for electrical vehicle fleet transition in East Africa

Kenya Infrastructure & Logistics Cleantech Seed

Kapu

Open to funding

Group bulk shopping

KE E-commerce Seed

keeyow

Actively Raising

keeyow is a community real estate app that helps people choose homes with real neighborhood experiences.

Kenya Proptech Seed

Kidato

Open to funding

Online school for Africa

KE Education Seed

KilimoPlus Limited

Actively Raising

KilimoPlus empowers smallholder farmers with tech-driven equipment rentals, climate-smart training, and financing.

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Seed

Klinik Telehealth

Actively Raising

Klinik is a telehealth platform that enables patients Access Healthcare Services conveniently & cost effective

Kenya Digital Health Seed

KOMM

Actively Raising

KOMM helps creators manage, grow & monetize their communities with tools for memberships, events, products & WhatsApp

Kenya Creative Industries Software & Services Seed

Kuruka

Actively Raising

We are a first of its kind entrepreneur and business counselling service

Kenya Research & Consulting Seed

Kuza Biashara

Open to funding

Micro enterprise enablement

KE Education Seed

Lami

Open to funding

Insurance API platform

KE Fintech Seed

Leta

Open to funding

Delivery optimization software

KE Logistics Seed

Lima Tech

Actively Raising

We are enhancing Agricultural Market Linkage Using Data and Technology.

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

Lingofrica

Actively Raising

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

Kenya Edtech Seed

LOOP Pet Food

Actively Raising

Loop is Africa’s first circular pet food company, transforming organic waste into trusted, sustainable nutrition

Kenya Food & Beverage Manufacturing Household & Personal Products Seed

Maisha Meds

Open to funding

Pharmacy software

KE Health Seed

Mazao

Actively Raising

Mazao organises business data and provides clear insights for better decision making across the ecosystem

Kenya Software & Services Seed

Mindscape Health

Actively Raising

Mindscape provides AI-powered, culturally-attuned mental healthcare with therapist matching for Kenyan professionals.

Kenya Healthcare Digital Health Wellness Seed

Miskka Organics

Actively Raising

Miskka is developing plant-based skincare to help melanin-rich skin thrive with gentle, natural care.

Kenya Healthcare Household & Personal Products Seed

mneti

Actively Raising

Mneti Innovations is building a unified Wi-Fi ecosystem that gives Africans seamless, affordable internet across streets

Kenya Software & Services Seed

Moringa School

Open to funding

Tech education provider

KE Education Seed

MotiSure

Open to funding

Passenger insurance

KE Fintech Seed

MPost

Open to funding

Digital postal addressing

KE SaaS Seed

mTek

Open to funding

Digital insurance wallet

KE Fintech Seed

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

Myy Tech Story Africa

Actively Raising

We build media and communication tools that help tech businesses gain visibility, educate users, and earn trust.

Kenya Media Marketing Data & Analytics Seed

Mzito Digital

Open to funding

Edtech micro courses

KE Education Seed

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

Kenya E-commerce Seed

Nasaru Naturals

Actively Raising

The world's first carbon-negative spirulina farm, growing the world's most nutrient-dense food at its origin; 2x cheaper

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & AgritechBiotechnology Seed

Ndovu

Open to funding

Digital wealth manager

KE Fintech Seed

Ndovu

Open to funding

Digital wealth manager

KE Fintech Seed

NEURON HEALTH

Actively Raising

Neuron is building the digital nervous system for Africa’s HCPs smarter training, faster skills, better outcomes

Kenya Healthcare Digital Health Pharmaceutical Seed

Neurostep

Actively Raising

Neurostep is developing an AI wearable to help stroke survivors regain mobility from home using IoT guided support

Kenya Medical Devices Seed

Ngazi Digital Lab

Actively Raising

Ngazi Digital Labs is developing a digital pllartfom to help small business scale online by leveraging Ai technology

Kenya Cleantech Seed

Njerep

Actively Raising

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

Kenya Edtech Creative Industries Seed

Novapads

Actively Raising

Novapads is a social enterprise that develops biodegradable sanitary pads targeting women and girls in rural Kenya.

Kenya Materials & Chemicals Manufacturing Wellness Seed

Nowall

Actively Raising

Nowall is creating a link between logistics management tools to save producers money through efficiency & realtime data.

Kenya Infrastructure & Logistics Software & Services Seed

NyotaAI

Actively Raising

NyotaAI builds AI automation and digital tools that help small businesses streamline operations generate leads and scale

Kenya Deep tech Data & Analytics Software & Services Seed

Nyx Creators Hub

Actively Raising

Nyx Creators Hub is a professional marketplace providing African creators vetted projects and guaranteed payment for a f

Kenya Creative Industries Software & Services Seed

OkHi

Open to funding

Digital addressing

KE SaaS Seed

OKS

Actively Raising

OKS is a modern technology company specializing in Odoo ERP Implementation, we help businesses streamline operations.

Kenya Software & Services Seed

One Network Kenya

Actively Raising

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

Kenya Edtech Seed

Onpoint Softwares Solutions

Actively Raising

OnPoint Softwares is developing custom web and mobile software solutions to help businesses digitize their operations.

Kenya Software & Services Seed

Onvo

Actively Raising

Smart, fast automotive assistance. Connecting drivers to verified mechanics, genuine spare parts & roadside help anytime

Kenya Transportation Automotive Seed

Papema Partners Limited

Actively Raising

Papema is a youth led consulting startup seeking to support the development of the SME and Startup-ecosystem.

Kenya Research & Consulting Seed

PataTutor

Open to funding

Online tutoring marketplace

KE Education Seed

PawaStats

Actively Raising

PawaStats helps companies track social media performance, online customers, and ROI to improve their results affordably.

Kenya Marketing Data & Analytics Software & Services Seed

Paylend

Open to funding

Merchant credit platform

KE Fintech Seed

Pemig Loans

Actively Raising

Pemig is a community powered finance and Credit platform leveraging social capital & Causal AI for credit scoring.

Kenya Fintech Software & Services Seed

PesaKit

Open to funding

Agent wallet toolkit

KE Fintech Seed

Peton Labs

Actively Raising

Building the next generation of intelligent tools in healthcare, research, and learning.

Kenya Engineering Healthcare Fintech Seed

Pezesha Capital

Open to funding

SME capital markets

KE Fintech Seed

Phantom Technologies Limited

Actively Raising

Phantom Technologies is developing a drone solution to help in curbing human wildlife conflict in Kenyan parks.

Kenya Aerospace Seed

Ponea Health

Open to funding

Healthcare marketplace

KE Health Seed

Power Financial Wellness

Open to funding

Employee financial benefits

KE Fintech Seed

Predimarkets

Actively Raising

We are helping betting companies and stock brokers easily set up their prediction market infrastructure.

Kenya Software & Services Seed

ProPath Sports

Actively Raising

ProPath is dedicated to transforming athlete discovery and development in Kenya, through the use of actionable data

Kenya Data & Analytics Software & Services Hardware & Electronic Equipment Seed

Qimuro Techlab

Actively Raising

Qimuro Techlab is developing Shamba Afya is an AI platform designed to address food safety challenges in Africa.

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Cleantech Seed

Rafiki PEPS Enterprise

Actively Raising

Rafiki PEPS is developing a waste ERP to help enterprises in the waste sector make data informed decisions.

Kenya Data & Analytics Software & Services Seed

Recykroute

Actively Raising

Recykroute is a platform that is seeking to connect the community of waste management to promote circularity.

Kenya Energy Infrastructure & Logistics Data & Analytics Seed

Rim Nextgen

Actively Raising

Rim is developing a smart gas regulator to help African households track and refill cooking gas with real-time alerts.

Kenya Cleantech Deep tech Hardware & Electronic Equipment Seed

Safi Analytics

Open to funding

Energy analytics

KE Energy Seed

Salim

Actively Raising

“Salim” is developing a dependable, digitally enabled ride-hailing service to help Kenyan boda-boda riders and everyda

Kenya Energy Transportation Data & Analytics Seed

SasaPay

Open to funding

Wallet and payments

KE Fintech Seed

SautiAI

Actively Raising

SautiAI is an AI-powered voice automation and analytics platform for Africa

Kenya Data & Analytics Software & Services Telecommunication & Services Seed

Savanna Circuit

Open to funding

Cold chain for dairy

KE Energy Seed

Savanna Guides

Actively Raising

Savanna Guides provides digital outdoor guides for East Africa

Kenya Travel & Hospitality Seed

Savify

Actively Raising

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

Kenya E-commerce Seed

Scrivenn

Actively Raising

Scrivenn is a unified literary platform to nurture creativity, foster connections, and ensures fair, sustainable growth

Kenya Entertainment Creative Industries Seed

Sendy Fulfillment

Open to funding

Merchant fulfillment tech

KE Logistics Seed

Senga

Open to funding

Freight platform

KE Logistics Seed

Shabaka IOT Limited

Actively Raising

Powering Smart Utilities Across Alkebulan

Kenya Software & Services Seed

Shamba Pride

Open to funding

Agrodealer digitization

KE Agriculture Seed

Shara

Open to funding

Group purchasing finance

KE Fintech Seed

Shoe Spa Ke

Actively Raising

Nairobi’s premium shoe cleaning services

Kenya Consumer Services Seed

ShopZetu

Open to funding

Fashion e-commerce

KE E-commerce Seed

Shortlist

Open to funding

Recruiting technology

KE SaaS Seed

Shujaa App

Actively Raising

ShujaaPay is building a fintech platform to help gig workers easily access their funds, instantly, at low cost.

Kenya Infrastructure & Logistics Fintech Software & Services Seed

Shukran

Open to funding

Creator tipping

KE Fintech 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

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

Soma Ai

Actively Raising

Answer Engine Optimisation for Middle Eastern and African brands.

Kenya Data & Analytics Software & Services Seed

Sote

Open to funding

Manufacturing ERP

KE SaaS Seed

Sowphie

Actively Raising

A multi-user mobile-first farm management app helping farmers keep operational and financial data at a farm level.

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Seed

Spacely.fit

Actively Raising

Spacely.fit is a B2B Booking Management software that provides CRM and an instant booking site for work & living spaces.

Kenya Proptech Software & Services Seed

Stima

Actively Raising

Battery fleet management and analytics for electric mobility

Kenya Energy Seed

Tanda

Open to funding

Agent network platform

KE Fintech Seed

Tappi

Open to funding

SME marketing suite

KE SaaS Seed

Tausi App

Open to funding

Beauty services on demand

KE E-commerce Seed

T-Bin

Actively Raising

T-Bin Designs and Manufacture's Smart Waste Bins To Eliminate Dump sites In Africa while create circular economy jobs.

Kenya Energy Cleantech Hardware & Electronic Equipment Seed

Terralima Technologies

Actively Raising

Blockchain-based digital platform to connect a trusted network of farmers in Africa to global markets

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Seed

Thamani Digital

Actively Raising

Thamani Digital is an executive visibility and digital strategy studio by Digipesa.

Kenya Marketing Seed

TIBU Health

Open to funding

On demand healthcare

KE Health Seed

TopUp Mama

Open to funding

Restaurant supply platform

KE E-commerce Seed

Totosci

Open to funding

STEM education kits

KE Education Seed

Trakka Africa

Actively Raising

we are developing a platform to help SMEs and retailers track stock, deliveries, and payments to reduce losses and fraud

Kenya Fintech Software & Services Seed

Trees for Africa Foundation

Actively Raising

Planting hope in Africa

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Forestry & Paper Energy Seed

Tunu Store

Actively Raising

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

Kenya E-commerce Seed

Tusenti

Actively Raising

Tusenti enables people to save and use their transaction fees as installment payments for personal and business expenses

Kenya Fintech Seed

Tushop

Open to funding

Group buying for groceries

KE E-commerce Seed

TX META LIMITED

Actively Raising

Tx-Meta Ltd is developing a crypto off/on ramp mobile app to help crypto users spend their tokens locally with m-pesa

Kenya Fintech Data & Analytics Software & Services Seed

Tymira Health

Actively Raising

Modern EHR & Practice Management for healthcare practices

Kenya Healthcare Digital Health Seed

UpCountry

Actively Raising

UpCountry is a peer to peer ride sharing platform to help connect car owners & passengers heading in the same direction

Kenya Transportation Seed

Upepo Energy

Open to funding

Distributed solar

KE Energy Seed

Vet Mkononi

Actively Raising

Vet Mkononi is digitizing animal health care across Africa by connecting all players in the echo system with data.

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Seed

Vociply

Actively Raising

Platform to build and deploy AI voice agents

Kenya Software & Services Seed

Xetova

Open to funding

Procurement intelligence

KE SaaS Seed

YAKWETU™ Online Limited

Actively Raising

YAKWETU™ is an Award-winning Entertainment Technology Startup, that's Legalising the Retail of Pirated Content in Africa

Kenya Media Entertainment Software & Services Seed

Zelora

Actively Raising

Zelora develops a digital memorial platform helping African families honor loved ones with easy, lasting tributes.

Kenya Digital Health Wellness Seed

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

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

Zuri Health

Open to funding

Virtual care platform

KE Health Seed

Zuri Schools

Open to funding

School management system

KE SaaS Seed

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FAQs About African Startups

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.