Growth Stage Startups in Africa
Top Startups in Africa to Watch
A curated selection of African tech companies solving critical infrastructure, financial, and logistical challenges across the continent.
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| 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 RaisingAdzetu provides a ad platform helping brands easily book ad space is high traffic locations with AI driven targeting.
Afya Pap
Actively RaisingAfya Pap is a healthtech offering accessible and affordable healthcare to NCD patients
Akili AI Automations
Actively RaisingAkili is developing tailored AI automation services for the East African market.
Atieno
Actively RaisingAtieno yarns is a fashion brand developing the first crochet production hub giving market access to kenyan artisans
Axiom Web Solution
Open to fundingWe believe visibility should never be a luxury
Bahari Mezani
Actively RaisingBahari Mezani develops solar cold storage hub to help fishers and farmers cut post-harvest losses with efficient cooling
Balozy Technologies
Actively RaisingBalozy Technologies is developing a mobile-first service marketplace to help everyday Kenyans discover, hire, and pay ve
Batela
Actively RaisingBatela develops an offline-first ERP helping Congolese SMEs track sales, stock, and cash with ease.
Bee venom collecting device
Actively RaisingPatvention has developed a smart bee venom extracting device to enable beekeepers extract bee venom from bees.
Blancosy
Actively RaisingBlancosy is a tech enabler and an embedded fintech startup that transforms wastes into wealth through innovation and tec
Conscious Connections - Future Leaders
Actively RaisingEquipping the next generation with the confidence, character, and real-world skills to thrive in an unpredictable future
Corplite Consulting
Actively RaisingCorplite Consulting offers tax solutions to help businesses stay compliant and save more with expert, tailored advisory.
cradlevoices
Actively RaisingCradleVoices is building a payment and SMS orchestration solution to help merchants streamline payment processing and me
Customized Aviation
Actively RaisingCustomized Aviation is developing modern tools for aerial data collection to assist in research and training activities
Deed Technologies
Actively RaisingDeed is pioneering an end to end computer hardware refurbishment to sale model
DHS Africa
Actively RaisingDigital healthcare systems for hospitals and clinics across Africa
Dial Afrika
Actively RaisingWe leverage the power of AI to enable businesses connect with their customers through a unified communication channel.
Due Diligence Africa
Actively RaisingDiligence Africa is developing investment research and risk assessment solutions to help investors de-risk investments.
Dunda Networks
Actively RaisingDunda Networks is developing internet packages to help rural areas access better fixed internet service.
Durra FX
Actively RaisingDurraFX enables African businesses and global merchants to streamline cross-border payments with liquidity and payouts
E4Impact Accelerator
Actively RaisingWe work with Kenyan businesses to support their growth, increase their revenues, guide them toward profitability
EduTab
Actively RaisingTransforming education through technology and innovative strategies.
EduTab Africa
Actively RaisingTransforming Education using technology and innovative learning strategies.
Elasticalls
Actively RaisingElasticalls lets businesses map and refine customer relationships at scale.
EuroVirtuals
Actively RaisingA pioneering African game studio delivering unique virtuals, crash games, and slots tailored for emerging markets.
Fleevigo
Actively RaisingFleevigo is powering the Global EV transition, profitably and at scale!
Flick
Actively RaisingFlick is an open banking platform provider that develops payment infrastructure to streamline business operations.
Geviton
Actively RaisingGeviton builds smart IoT and energy hardware helping African industries cut costs and emissions sustainably.
ignitia
Actively RaisingAI-powered, hyper-local weather and climate intelligence for operational decision-making and climate resilience
inspire park
Actively Raisinginspire park inspires students to do hands on projects with real world impact
JibuDocs
Actively RaisingJibuDocs is an AI-enabled Knowledge Management Tool
JKUAT
Actively Raisingready to learn
Kaleidofin Private Limited
Actively RaisingKaleidofin - symbolizes the power of financial solutions with a digital ecosystem ensures finance for everyone.
Khatma Cathi
Actively RaisingOrganic energy Drink Juice for energy clarity and focus.
Kiseki Limited
Actively RaisingKiseki Limited provides sustainable glass waste management solutions geared towards the circular economy.
KontorVA
Actively RaisingKontorva help tech companies to hire the right fit of top tech talent by accurately vetting and shortlisting developers
Madavi
Actively RaisingMadavi builds AI Agents to streamline sales and marketing for high growth teams.
MicroEngineers
Actively RaisingMicroEngineers is building Africas first AI-native learning ecosystem to solve the gap in huge personalized education.
Milestone Consultants
Actively RaisingAt Mcl we focus on solving problems
Minisend
Actively RaisingMinisend an offramp miniapp making onchain earnings spendable for creators on decentralised social platforms
Mollage Media
Actively RaisingMollage Media creates data-led marketing that helps brands grow visibility and conversions through tailored strategy.
OASIS QUALITY FARM UGANDA
Actively RaisingOasis quality farm a team of 5 people (Youth), who came together with the same idea of venturing into agriculture .
Orbit Capital Limited
Actively RaisingOrbit Capital is an innovative digital credit provider in Kenya that boasts of efficiency and total transparency.
Payroll + EOR
Actively RaisingWorkpay is developing a seamless payroll and HR Solutions to helps SMES and Enterprises solve payroll complexity.
Pixelate Creations
Actively RaisingPixelate Creations builds bold visuals that help startups sharpen their brand through precise, research-driven design.
PlayHii Game
Actively RaisingPlayHii Game - a gaming company, offers a gaming hub, an indie studio & esports to build & elevate our gaming community.
PredictLix
Not RaisingPredictLix is a free football predictions platform powered by AI and mathematical analysis
Rock E-waste
Actively RaisingRock Electronic Waste Solutions ltd is a social enterprise offering safe & environmentally friendly e-waste management
RUN
Actively RaisingRUN is an AI-powered logistics platform fixing inefficiency and mistrust in Africa’s delivery ecosystem through technolo
Savorlink
Actively RaisingSavorlink is developing a ready-to-cook ingredient supply service to help restaurants and institutions reduce kitchen pr
SISCOM CAPITAL
Actively RaisingSiscom is developing a digital infrastructure investment platform to help global investors channel capital into African
StudyLab
Actively RaisingPersonalized learning tailored for each and every student
Tip-Point Capital
Actively RaisingTip-Point Capital is a credit only and a licensed Digital Credit provider to spearhead financial inclusion for MSMEs.
Waka Talks
Actively RaisingNetmix Limited builds secure, scalable fintech and insuretech platforms that help African businesses streamline operatio
Weza
Actively RaisingWezaprosoft is developing Enterprise software to help B2B clients to meet the rapidly changing environment
YourHost Curated Stays
Actively RaisingYourHost promotes enjoyable ownership by design Stays for savvy guests who are looking to book in prime locations
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