Growth Stage Startups in Africa

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List of African tech startups filtered by country, sector, stage, and fundraising status
Name One-liner Country Sector Stage Raising
Adzetu Adzetu provides a ad platform helping brands easily book ad space is high traffic locations with AI driven targeting. Kenya Marketing Growth Actively Raising
Africa's Talking APIs for Africa KE SaaS Growth Open to funding
Afya Pap Afya Pap is a healthtech offering accessible and affordable healthcare to NCD patients Kenya Digital Health Pharmaceutical Wellness Growth Actively Raising
Akili AI Automations Akili is developing tailored AI automation services for the East African market. Kenya Software & Services Growth Actively Raising
Angani Cloud infrastructure provider KE SaaS Growth Open to funding
Atieno Atieno yarns is a fashion brand developing the first crochet production hub giving market access to kenyan artisans Kenya Creative Industries Retail Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods Growth Actively Raising
Axiom Web Solution We believe visibility should never be a luxury Kenya Digital Marketing Agency Growth Open to funding
Bahari Mezani Bahari Mezani develops solar cold storage hub to help fishers and farmers cut post-harvest losses with efficient cooling Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Fishing & Hunting Energy Growth Actively Raising
Balozy Technologies Balozy Technologies is developing a mobile-first service marketplace to help everyday Kenyans discover, hire, and pay ve Kenya Proptech Human Resource & Employment Office Services Growth Actively Raising
Batela Batela develops an offline-first ERP helping Congolese SMEs track sales, stock, and cash with ease. Congo, Democratic Republic Fintech Software & Services E-commerce Growth Actively Raising
BCH Empowering lives through technology Kenya Software & Services Growth Actively Raising
Bee venom collecting device Patvention has developed a smart bee venom extracting device to enable beekeepers extract bee venom from bees. Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Growth Actively Raising
Blancosy Blancosy is a tech enabler and an embedded fintech startup that transforms wastes into wealth through innovation and tec Kenya Cleantech Fintech Growth Actively Raising
CLAY KOKI Handmade clay earrings Kenya Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods Growth 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
Copia Kenya E-commerce for mass market KE E-commerce Growth Open to funding
Corplite Consulting Corplite Consulting offers tax solutions to help businesses stay compliant and save more with expert, tailored advisory. Kenya Legaltech Growth Actively Raising
cradlevoices CradleVoices is building a payment and SMS orchestration solution to help merchants streamline payment processing and me Kenya Fintech Software & Services Growth 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
Deed Technologies Deed is pioneering an end to end computer hardware refurbishment to sale model Kenya Hardware & Electronic Equipment Growth Actively Raising
DHS Africa Digital healthcare systems for hospitals and clinics across Africa Kenya Healthtech Growth Actively Raising
Dial Afrika We leverage the power of AI to enable businesses connect with their customers through a unified communication channel. Kenya Data & Analytics Software & Services Telecommunication & Services Growth Actively Raising
Due Diligence Africa Diligence Africa is developing investment research and risk assessment solutions to help investors de-risk investments. United States Fintech Growth Actively Raising
Dunda Networks Dunda Networks is developing internet packages to help rural areas access better fixed internet service. Kenya Software & Services Growth Actively Raising
Durra FX DurraFX enables African businesses and global merchants to streamline cross-border payments with liquidity and payouts Kenya Fintech Growth Actively Raising
DURRAPAY Powering Collections and Payouts Kenya Fintech Growth Actively Raising
E4Impact Accelerator We work with Kenyan businesses to support their growth, increase their revenues, guide them toward profitability Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Cleantech Creative Industries Growth 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
Elasticalls Elasticalls lets businesses map and refine customer relationships at scale. Kenya Data & Analytics Software & Services Telecommunication & Services Growth Actively Raising
EuroVirtuals A pioneering African game studio delivering unique virtuals, crash games, and slots tailored for emerging markets. Kenya Entertainment Gaming Software & Services Growth Actively Raising
Fleevigo Fleevigo is powering the Global EV transition, profitably and at scale! Kenya Energy Transportation Cleantech Growth Actively Raising
Flick Flick is an open banking platform provider that develops payment infrastructure to streamline business operations. Canada Fintech Growth Actively Raising
Geviton Geviton builds smart IoT and energy hardware helping African industries cut costs and emissions sustainably. Kenya Energy Cleantech Hardware & Electronic Equipment Growth Actively Raising
Global InTech AI Cultural Intelligence Infrastructure for AI Agents Other AI Growth Not Raising
ignitia AI-powered, hyper-local weather and climate intelligence for operational decision-making and climate resilience Sweden Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Infrastructure & Logistics Telecommunication & Services Growth Actively Raising
inspire park inspire park inspires students to do hands on projects with real world impact Kenya Edtech Growth Actively Raising
iPay Africa Online payments KE Fintech Growth Open to funding
JibuDocs JibuDocs is an AI-enabled Knowledge Management Tool Kenya Software & Services Growth Actively Raising
JKUAT ready to learn Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Data & Analytics Growth Actively Raising
Kaleidofin Private Limited Kaleidofin - symbolizes the power of financial solutions with a digital ecosystem ensures finance for everyone. India Fintech Growth Actively Raising
Khatma Cathi Organic energy Drink Juice for energy clarity and focus. Kenya Food & Beverage Growth Actively Raising
Kiseki Limited Kiseki Limited provides sustainable glass waste management solutions geared towards the circular economy. Kenya Cleantech Growth Actively Raising
KOKO Networks Clean cooking network KE Energy Growth Open to funding
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
Kopo Kopo Merchant payments and credit KE Fintech Growth Open to funding
Kruie Kruie hair Kenya Diagnostics Wellness Growth Actively Raising
Kyosk Digital Informal retail platform KE E-commerce Growth Open to funding
Little Super app for Africa KE E-commerce Growth Open to funding
Lori Systems Freight logistics marketplace KE Logistics Growth Open to funding
Madavi Madavi builds AI Agents to streamline sales and marketing for high growth teams. United States Creative Industries Marketing Data & Analytics Growth 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
Milestone Consultants At Mcl we focus on solving problems Kenya Infrastructure & Logistics Growth Actively Raising
Minisend Minisend an offramp miniapp making onchain earnings spendable for creators on decentralised social platforms Kenya Fintech Growth Actively Raising
M-KOPA Pay as you go asset financing KE Fintech Growth Open to funding
Mollage Media Mollage Media creates data-led marketing that helps brands grow visibility and conversions through tailored strategy. Kenya Marketing Growth Actively Raising
MYDAWA Online pharmacy KE Health Growth Open to funding
OASIS QUALITY FARM UGANDA Oasis quality farm a team of 5 people (Youth), who came together with the same idea of venturing into agriculture . Uganda Agriculture Growth Actively Raising
Ojwa Limited An eye for style in a world full of gimmicks Kenya Marketing Growth Actively Raising
Orbit Capital Limited Orbit Capital is an innovative digital credit provider in Kenya that boasts of efficiency and total transparency. Kenya Fintech Growth Actively Raising
Pawa IT Cloud solutions partner KE SaaS Growth Open to funding
Payroll + EOR Workpay is developing a seamless payroll and HR Solutions to helps SMES and Enterprises solve payroll complexity. Kenya Software & Services Human Resource & Employment Growth Actively Raising
Pesapal Payments gateway KE Fintech Growth Open to funding
Pixelate Creations Pixelate Creations builds bold visuals that help startups sharpen their brand through precise, research-driven design. Kenya Creative Industries Growth Actively Raising
PlayHii Game PlayHii Game - a gaming company, offers a gaming hub, an indie studio & esports to build & elevate our gaming community. Kenya Entertainment Gaming Software & Services Growth Actively Raising
PredictLix PredictLix is a free football predictions platform powered by AI and mathematical analysis Kenya Analytics Growth Not Raising
Rock E-waste Rock Electronic Waste Solutions ltd is a social enterprise offering safe & environmentally friendly e-waste management Kenya Cleantech Growth Actively Raising
RUN RUN is an AI-powered logistics platform fixing inefficiency and mistrust in Africa’s delivery ecosystem through technolo Nigeria Infrastructure & Logistics Software & Services E-commerce Growth Actively Raising
Saaslogic Intelligent Billing and Subscription Management Platform Other Fintech Growth Not Raising
Safari Planner Your perfect safari, planned in 60 seconds Kenya Travel Growth Actively Raising
Savorlink Savorlink is developing a ready-to-cook ingredient supply service to help restaurants and institutions reduce kitchen pr Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Food & Beverage Growth Actively Raising
Simbapay Kenya Remittance platform KE Fintech Growth Open to funding
SISCOM CAPITAL Siscom is developing a digital infrastructure investment platform to help global investors channel capital into African Kenya Energy Infrastructure & Logistics Hardware & Electronic Equipment Growth Actively Raising
StudyLab Personalized learning tailored for each and every student Kenya Edtech Software & Services Growth Actively Raising
SunCulture Solar irrigation company KE Agriculture Growth Open to funding
Tip-Point Capital Tip-Point Capital is a credit only and a licensed Digital Credit provider to spearhead financial inclusion for MSMEs. Kenya Fintech Growth Actively Raising
Twiga Foods Fresh produce supply chain KE Logistics Growth Open to funding
Waka Talks Netmix Limited builds secure, scalable fintech and insuretech platforms that help African businesses streamline operatio Kenya Software & Services Growth Actively Raising
Wasoko B2B e-commerce for retailers KE E-commerce Growth Open to funding
Weza Wezaprosoft is developing Enterprise software to help B2B clients to meet the rapidly changing environment Kenya Data & Analytics Software & Services Retail Growth Actively Raising
x2y Devs Tools Innovate. Build. Deploy. Kenya Software Development Growth Not Raising
YourHost Curated Stays YourHost promotes enjoyable ownership by design Stays for savvy guests who are looking to book in prime locations United States Travel & Hospitality Growth Actively Raising

Adzetu

Actively Raising

Adzetu provides a ad platform helping brands easily book ad space is high traffic locations with AI driven targeting.

Kenya Marketing Growth

Africa's Talking

Open to funding

APIs for Africa

KE SaaS Growth

Afya Pap

Actively Raising

Afya Pap is a healthtech offering accessible and affordable healthcare to NCD patients

Kenya Digital Health Pharmaceutical Wellness Growth

Akili AI Automations

Actively Raising

Akili is developing tailored AI automation services for the East African market.

Kenya Software & Services Growth

Angani

Open to funding

Cloud infrastructure provider

KE SaaS Growth

Atieno

Actively Raising

Atieno yarns is a fashion brand developing the first crochet production hub giving market access to kenyan artisans

Kenya Creative Industries Retail Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods Growth

Axiom Web Solution

Open to funding

We believe visibility should never be a luxury

Kenya Digital Marketing Agency Growth

Bahari Mezani

Actively Raising

Bahari Mezani develops solar cold storage hub to help fishers and farmers cut post-harvest losses with efficient cooling

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Fishing & Hunting Energy Growth

Balozy Technologies

Actively Raising

Balozy Technologies is developing a mobile-first service marketplace to help everyday Kenyans discover, hire, and pay ve

Kenya Proptech Human Resource & Employment Office Services Growth

Batela

Actively Raising

Batela develops an offline-first ERP helping Congolese SMEs track sales, stock, and cash with ease.

Congo, Democratic Republic Fintech Software & Services E-commerce Growth

BCH

Actively Raising

Empowering lives through technology

Kenya Software & Services Growth

Bee venom collecting device

Actively Raising

Patvention has developed a smart bee venom extracting device to enable beekeepers extract bee venom from bees.

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Growth

Blancosy

Actively Raising

Blancosy is a tech enabler and an embedded fintech startup that transforms wastes into wealth through innovation and tec

Kenya Cleantech Fintech Growth

CLAY KOKI

Actively Raising

Handmade clay earrings

Kenya Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods Growth

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

Copia Kenya

Open to funding

E-commerce for mass market

KE E-commerce Growth

Corplite Consulting

Actively Raising

Corplite Consulting offers tax solutions to help businesses stay compliant and save more with expert, tailored advisory.

Kenya Legaltech Growth

cradlevoices

Actively Raising

CradleVoices is building a payment and SMS orchestration solution to help merchants streamline payment processing and me

Kenya Fintech Software & Services Growth

Customized Aviation

Actively Raising

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

Deed Technologies

Actively Raising

Deed is pioneering an end to end computer hardware refurbishment to sale model

Kenya Hardware & Electronic Equipment Growth

DHS Africa

Actively Raising

Digital healthcare systems for hospitals and clinics across Africa

Kenya Healthtech Growth

Dial Afrika

Actively Raising

We leverage the power of AI to enable businesses connect with their customers through a unified communication channel.

Kenya Data & Analytics Software & Services Telecommunication & Services Growth

Due Diligence Africa

Actively Raising

Diligence Africa is developing investment research and risk assessment solutions to help investors de-risk investments.

United States Fintech Growth

Dunda Networks

Actively Raising

Dunda Networks is developing internet packages to help rural areas access better fixed internet service.

Kenya Software & Services Growth

Durra FX

Actively Raising

DurraFX enables African businesses and global merchants to streamline cross-border payments with liquidity and payouts

Kenya Fintech Growth

DURRAPAY

Actively Raising

Powering Collections and Payouts

Kenya Fintech Growth

E4Impact Accelerator

Actively Raising

We work with Kenyan businesses to support their growth, increase their revenues, guide them toward profitability

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Cleantech Creative Industries Growth

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

Elasticalls

Actively Raising

Elasticalls lets businesses map and refine customer relationships at scale.

Kenya Data & Analytics Software & Services Telecommunication & Services Growth

EuroVirtuals

Actively Raising

A pioneering African game studio delivering unique virtuals, crash games, and slots tailored for emerging markets.

Kenya Entertainment Gaming Software & Services Growth

Fleevigo

Actively Raising

Fleevigo is powering the Global EV transition, profitably and at scale!

Kenya Energy Transportation Cleantech Growth

Flick

Actively Raising

Flick is an open banking platform provider that develops payment infrastructure to streamline business operations.

Canada Fintech Growth

Geviton

Actively Raising

Geviton builds smart IoT and energy hardware helping African industries cut costs and emissions sustainably.

Kenya Energy Cleantech Hardware & Electronic Equipment Growth

Global InTech AI

Not Raising

Cultural Intelligence Infrastructure for AI Agents

Other AI Growth

ignitia

Actively Raising

AI-powered, hyper-local weather and climate intelligence for operational decision-making and climate resilience

Sweden Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Infrastructure & Logistics Telecommunication & Services Growth

inspire park

Actively Raising

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

Kenya Edtech Growth

iPay Africa

Open to funding

Online payments

KE Fintech Growth

JibuDocs

Actively Raising

JibuDocs is an AI-enabled Knowledge Management Tool

Kenya Software & Services Growth

JKUAT

Actively Raising

ready to learn

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Data & Analytics Growth

Kaleidofin Private Limited

Actively Raising

Kaleidofin - symbolizes the power of financial solutions with a digital ecosystem ensures finance for everyone.

India Fintech Growth

Khatma Cathi

Actively Raising

Organic energy Drink Juice for energy clarity and focus.

Kenya Food & Beverage Growth

Kiseki Limited

Actively Raising

Kiseki Limited provides sustainable glass waste management solutions geared towards the circular economy.

Kenya Cleantech Growth

KOKO Networks

Open to funding

Clean cooking network

KE Energy Growth

KontorVA

Actively Raising

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

Kopo Kopo

Open to funding

Merchant payments and credit

KE Fintech Growth

Kruie

Actively Raising

Kruie hair

Kenya Diagnostics Wellness Growth

Kyosk Digital

Open to funding

Informal retail platform

KE E-commerce Growth

Little

Open to funding

Super app for Africa

KE E-commerce Growth

Lori Systems

Open to funding

Freight logistics marketplace

KE Logistics Growth

Madavi

Actively Raising

Madavi builds AI Agents to streamline sales and marketing for high growth teams.

United States Creative Industries Marketing Data & Analytics Growth

MicroEngineers

Actively Raising

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

Kenya Edtech Growth

Milestone Consultants

Actively Raising

At Mcl we focus on solving problems

Kenya Infrastructure & Logistics Growth

Minisend

Actively Raising

Minisend an offramp miniapp making onchain earnings spendable for creators on decentralised social platforms

Kenya Fintech Growth

M-KOPA

Open to funding

Pay as you go asset financing

KE Fintech Growth

Mollage Media

Actively Raising

Mollage Media creates data-led marketing that helps brands grow visibility and conversions through tailored strategy.

Kenya Marketing Growth

MYDAWA

Open to funding

Online pharmacy

KE Health Growth

OASIS QUALITY FARM UGANDA

Actively Raising

Oasis quality farm a team of 5 people (Youth), who came together with the same idea of venturing into agriculture .

Uganda Agriculture Growth

Ojwa Limited

Actively Raising

An eye for style in a world full of gimmicks

Kenya Marketing Growth

Orbit Capital Limited

Actively Raising

Orbit Capital is an innovative digital credit provider in Kenya that boasts of efficiency and total transparency.

Kenya Fintech Growth

Pawa IT

Open to funding

Cloud solutions partner

KE SaaS Growth

Payroll + EOR

Actively Raising

Workpay is developing a seamless payroll and HR Solutions to helps SMES and Enterprises solve payroll complexity.

Kenya Software & Services Human Resource & Employment Growth

Pesapal

Open to funding

Payments gateway

KE Fintech Growth

Pixelate Creations

Actively Raising

Pixelate Creations builds bold visuals that help startups sharpen their brand through precise, research-driven design.

Kenya Creative Industries Growth

PlayHii Game

Actively Raising

PlayHii Game - a gaming company, offers a gaming hub, an indie studio & esports to build & elevate our gaming community.

Kenya Entertainment Gaming Software & Services Growth

PredictLix

Not Raising

PredictLix is a free football predictions platform powered by AI and mathematical analysis

Kenya Analytics Growth

Rock E-waste

Actively Raising

Rock Electronic Waste Solutions ltd is a social enterprise offering safe & environmentally friendly e-waste management

Kenya Cleantech Growth

RUN

Actively Raising

RUN is an AI-powered logistics platform fixing inefficiency and mistrust in Africa’s delivery ecosystem through technolo

Nigeria Infrastructure & Logistics Software & Services E-commerce Growth

Saaslogic

Not Raising

Intelligent Billing and Subscription Management Platform

Other Fintech Growth

Safari Planner

Actively Raising

Your perfect safari, planned in 60 seconds

Kenya Travel Growth

Savorlink

Actively Raising

Savorlink is developing a ready-to-cook ingredient supply service to help restaurants and institutions reduce kitchen pr

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Food & Beverage Growth

Simbapay Kenya

Open to funding

Remittance platform

KE Fintech Growth

SISCOM CAPITAL

Actively Raising

Siscom is developing a digital infrastructure investment platform to help global investors channel capital into African

Kenya Energy Infrastructure & Logistics Hardware & Electronic Equipment Growth

StudyLab

Actively Raising

Personalized learning tailored for each and every student

Kenya Edtech Software & Services Growth

SunCulture

Open to funding

Solar irrigation company

KE Agriculture Growth

Tip-Point Capital

Actively Raising

Tip-Point Capital is a credit only and a licensed Digital Credit provider to spearhead financial inclusion for MSMEs.

Kenya Fintech Growth

Twiga Foods

Open to funding

Fresh produce supply chain

KE Logistics Growth

Waka Talks

Actively Raising

Netmix Limited builds secure, scalable fintech and insuretech platforms that help African businesses streamline operatio

Kenya Software & Services Growth

Wasoko

Open to funding

B2B e-commerce for retailers

KE E-commerce Growth

Weza

Actively Raising

Wezaprosoft is developing Enterprise software to help B2B clients to meet the rapidly changing environment

Kenya Data & Analytics Software & Services Retail Growth

x2y Devs Tools

Not Raising

Innovate. Build. Deploy.

Kenya Software Development Growth

YourHost Curated Stays

Actively Raising

YourHost promotes enjoyable ownership by design Stays for savvy guests who are looking to book in prime locations

United States Travel & Hospitality Growth

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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.