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Name One-liner Country Sector Stage Raising
25x50 25x50 offers a custom AI Chief Storytelling Officer for businesses across Africa struggling to break through media bias. United States Marketing Research & Consulting Idea Actively Raising
Afri-Ivory Legacy Afri-Ivory Legacy helps young African entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses through integrated expert services. Kenya Creative Industries Software & Services Research & Consulting Idea Actively Raising
AfriMind Solutions Building a Fuel-free solar cooking for off-grid Africa, cutting costs, smoke, and emissions with self-powered stoves. Rwanda Clean Cooking Idea Not Raising
AFRITEC SPS AfriTech SPS develops an ISP management system that helps ISPs run smoothly by unifying and automating operations Kenya Software & Services Idea Actively Raising
AitalentQuarters We are building the Bloomberg Terminal for global AI talent, that will power the next world's most valuable companies. United States Software & Services Human Resource & Employment Research & Consulting Idea Actively Raising
Alvalon Services Affordable hygiene essentials, produced locally and delivered fast. Eswatini Manufacturing Idea Not Raising
Andu Keeping humans relevant Kenya Human Resource & Employment Idea Actively Raising
Bab academy Online course for Aspiring entrepreneurs and coaching Sweden Edtech Idea Actively Raising
Boma Recreation Haven Boma Recreation Haven is developing real time child brain development to help Reduce screen time at home Kenya Entertainment Gaming Consumer Services Idea Actively Raising
Bongowise Bongowise developing and deploying AI-driven systems for SMEs to help SMEs adopt and use AI affordably. Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Data & Analytics Software & Services Idea Actively Raising
BuuPass Labs Transit innovation lab KE SaaS Idea Open to funding
Cayanda Access global markets, diversify investments, and build wealth through one powerful platform. South Africa FinTech Idea Actively Raising
CFO Partners FinCoach AI builds financial resilience for low-income Africans through AI microlearning, behaviour nudges, and readines Kenya Fintech Idea Actively Raising
corebench Getting you Fractional Experts from their busy lives to scale your business. Kenya Consumer Services Human Resource & Employment Research & Consulting Idea Actively Raising
Elijah Chimera I am developing a product to help companies in manufacturing and construction solve their issue with safety compliance Kenya Software & Services Research & Consulting Idea Actively Raising
Everything Data We are a data community focused on bridging data literacy in Africa through mentorship, training, partnerships & events Kenya Edtech Data & Analytics Idea Actively Raising
FOTOGRAFI Fotografi is developing a modern imaging service to help brands boost engagement with AI enhancements and easy sharing. Kenya Entertainment Creative Industries Marketing Idea Actively Raising
Gallium Building Iot and smart solutions for Africans Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Infrastructure & Logistics Hardware & Electronic Equipment Idea Actively Raising
Glovo Kenya Services Hyperlocal logistics tech KE Logistics Idea Open to funding
Green Grow Vertical Farming at your door Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Idea Actively Raising
Groundbreaker Talents Limited TALENT IS UNIVERSAL – OPPORTUNITY IS NOT Uganda Edtech Idea Actively Raising
HakiTech Labs HakiTech Lab is developing a movement to help citizens tackle legal illitracy with tech. Kenya Legaltech Idea Actively Raising
Incorve Solutions We are a tech company focused on providing innovative solutions in the digital health and technology space. Kenya Digital Health Idea Actively Raising
Intellisphere Cloud Innovate. Connect. Secure. Kenya Cloud Services Idea Actively Raising
Intellush Intellush, turns Youtube News into structured intelligence, ensuring you don't miss anything from your favorite channels Kenya Media Data & Analytics Software & Services Idea Actively Raising
JN Risens Light your world. Uganda Idea Actively Raising
KaziChat Kazichat is developing Kenya's top AI powered job board. Kenya Human Resource & Employment Idea Actively Raising
KheriData54 Kheridata54 developing predictive models for Non Communicable Diseases using data analytics and machine learning tools. Kenya Healthcare Diagnostics Digital Health Idea Actively Raising
Kipepeo Building UAS Technology for Smarter, Sustainable Solutions. Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Aerospace Software & Services Idea Actively Raising
Kreatvlink Where African Creativity Meets Opportunity. Cameroon Freelance Idea Actively Raising
KUA Ventures Impact fintech tools KE Fintech Idea Open to funding
Kunefoods Market Cloud kitchen marketplace KE E-commerce Idea Open to funding
MindCare MindCare is developing a student mental health and wellness app to help students battle mental health problems with AI. Kenya Digital Health Idea Actively Raising
Minidoctor Minidoctor helps youth understand their health through online doctors and therapists Kenya Diagnostics Digital Health Femtech Idea Actively Raising
MIP Smarter Decisions. Faster Results Kenya Marketing Data & Analytics Software & Services Idea Actively Raising
Monicah Monicah is developing a system to help tech firms manage clients Kenya Biotechnology Fintech Idea Actively Raising
MuseCraft Studios MuseCraft designs content workflows to help brands stay consistent using repeatable production and creative insight Kenya Marketing Idea Actively Raising
My Fox MyFox is A Logistics Company, Focusing on Export and Import. Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Mining & Metallurgy Infrastructure & Logistics Idea Actively Raising
Navada Concepts Limited Helping cargo owners to link with truck driver Kenya Infrastructure & Logistics Idea Actively Raising
NexLynk Engineers NexLynk connects startups with engineering students for hands-on projects while mapping talent for future roles. Kenya Engineering Human Resource & Employment Idea Actively Raising
Nicks Kicks Nick's Kicks is developing a tech-enabled footwear spa to help time-strapped urban professional, student and kenyan. Kenya E-commerce Consumer Services Idea Actively Raising
Nusu Finance Building AI solutions for organizations in the development space. United States Energy Software & Services Research & Consulting Idea Actively Raising
NYIKA Collections NYIKA is developing a interior goods platform to help the hospitality industry source African curated goods with AI Kenya Travel & Hospitality Retail Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods Idea Actively Raising
Okero Design Okero Design is building The Good Guide, a WhatsApp concierge that helps people find trusted, vetted local services. United Kingdom Food & Beverage Travel & Hospitality Data & Analytics Idea Actively Raising
Oscle Oscle crafts clear, minimal brand kits to help small businesses define consistent, modern visual identities. Kenya Software & Services Idea Actively Raising
PayDay PayDay is developing an AI-powered WhatsApp bot for invoicing and payments to help small businesses and freelancers. Kenya Fintech Idea Actively Raising
Rebelle Media We create compelling, high-impact content that elevates artists and their brands Kenya Creative Industries Idea Actively Raising
Replate Africa Replate Africa is a tech enabled, community driven platform to help cities cut food waste and expand affordable access. Kenya Food & Beverage Transportation Software & Services Idea Actively Raising
Revops.Africa RevOps AI is developing an autonomous intelligence platform to help revenue-dependent organizations. Kenya Data & Analytics Software & Services Idea Actively Raising
RingPark RingPark is a mobile application aimed at redirecting on street parking to less congested parking areas Kenya Software & Services Idea Actively Raising
safariLearn Safari Learn is an all-in-one LMS that helps independent coaches sell courses Kenya Fintech Entertainment Creative Industries Idea Actively Raising
ScMedia-Ke ScMedia creates streamlined visual-production services to help schools capture and present their stories with clarity. Kenya Media Idea Actively Raising
Semi colony Semi colony is a brand inspired by people going through it mentally, its a way to involve and support them butinafunway Kenya Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods Idea Actively Raising
Sendy Freight OS Freight ops software KE SaaS Idea Open to funding
SendyPay Embedded payments KE Fintech Idea Open to funding
SidianTech SME bank tech KE SaaS Idea Open to funding
Silverline Security AI-powered offline security for institutions—protecting assets, improving accountability, anywhere, anytime. Kenya Security Technology / Safety Tech Idea Open to funding
SIR GERARD HOMES SirGerard homes a real estate consultancy help professionals, investors, expatriates, and families find premium spaces Kenya Proptech Idea Actively Raising
SkizaPay Voice commerce KE SaaS Idea Open to funding
Skywalkers Skywalkers is developing a database aimed at connecting local farmers with potential customers cutting out brokerage Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Gaming Idea Actively Raising
Slio Secure Solutions Slio Secure Solutions builds Cloud Sage to help teams automate and secure cloud and on-prem infrastructure. Kenya Data & Analytics Software & Services Telecommunication & Services Idea Actively Raising
Smart Q Smart Q is developing a system to help patients have a less frustrating experience at hospitals with an efficient queue. Kenya Healthcare Idea Actively Raising
Social Tribbe Social Tribbe combines social media management, CRM, and workflow automation in one omnichannel marketing platform. Kenya Entertainment Creative Industries Marketing Idea Actively Raising
STC A structured financial system enables member wealth via collaborative risk, disciplined savings and formal investment. Kenya Fintech Data & Analytics Software & Services Idea Actively Raising
TandaPay Micro Micro insurance wallet KE Fintech Idea Open to funding
Tech Sisters Kenya Tech Sisters Kenya is developing a talent and learning ecosystem to help women in tech access skills, opportunities, and Kenya Edtech Software & Services Human Resource & Employment Idea Actively Raising
Terra254 TerraMatch AI is building farmland data software to help farmers and investors reduce land risk using AI analysis. Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Software & Services Research & Consulting Idea Actively Raising
test12 test Kenya Forestry & Paper Engineering Idea Actively Raising
The AquaEssence we are Thistheessence Group “Keep it Fresh, Keep it Smart – Solar-are here to bring fresh and buy fresh farm from kiosk Kenya Manufacturing Idea Actively Raising
TheEntered A private members-only platform for ambitious Africans to find love and the professional connections worth keeping. Nigeria Consumer Apps / Social Idea Open to funding
TurboChat TurboChat is an AI-powered chat platform designed to provide fast and intelligent conversations for users and businesses Algeria Idea Not Raising
UVON health U-VON Health is dedicated to transforming maternal and newborn healthcare. Kenya Healthcare Diagnostics Medical Devices Idea Actively Raising
Vintage Vintage is developing cloud observation structures for financial institutions to help monitor their cloud spaces Kenya Cleantech Idea Actively Raising
Youth Plus . Kenya Human Resource & Employment Idea Actively Raising
Zandya App Partnership Request & Invest in the Launch of an E-commerce Uganda e-commerce Idea Actively Raising
Zao Zao is developing an AgTech platform to help farmers find market, learn skills and connect through USSD and a phone app. Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Software & Services E-commerce Idea Actively Raising
ZENOVA HEALTHCARE Zenova Healthcare builds a platform that helps clinics prevent stockouts with automated inventory, suppliers and finance Kenya Infrastructure & Logistics Healthcare Fintech Idea Actively Raising

25x50

Actively Raising

25x50 offers a custom AI Chief Storytelling Officer for businesses across Africa struggling to break through media bias.

United States Marketing Research & Consulting Idea

Afri-Ivory Legacy

Actively Raising

Afri-Ivory Legacy helps young African entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses through integrated expert services.

Kenya Creative Industries Software & Services Research & Consulting Idea

AfriMind Solutions

Not Raising

Building a Fuel-free solar cooking for off-grid Africa, cutting costs, smoke, and emissions with self-powered stoves.

Rwanda Clean Cooking Idea

AFRITEC SPS

Actively Raising

AfriTech SPS develops an ISP management system that helps ISPs run smoothly by unifying and automating operations

Kenya Software & Services Idea

AitalentQuarters

Actively Raising

We are building the Bloomberg Terminal for global AI talent, that will power the next world's most valuable companies.

United States Software & Services Human Resource & Employment Research & Consulting Idea

Alvalon Services

Not Raising

Affordable hygiene essentials, produced locally and delivered fast.

Eswatini Manufacturing Idea

Andu

Actively Raising

Keeping humans relevant

Kenya Human Resource & Employment Idea

Bab academy

Actively Raising

Online course for Aspiring entrepreneurs and coaching

Sweden Edtech Idea

Boma Recreation Haven

Actively Raising

Boma Recreation Haven is developing real time child brain development to help Reduce screen time at home

Kenya Entertainment Gaming Consumer Services Idea

Bongowise

Actively Raising

Bongowise developing and deploying AI-driven systems for SMEs to help SMEs adopt and use AI affordably.

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

BuuPass Labs

Open to funding

Transit innovation lab

KE SaaS Idea

Cayanda

Actively Raising

Access global markets, diversify investments, and build wealth through one powerful platform.

South Africa FinTech Idea

CFO Partners

Actively Raising

FinCoach AI builds financial resilience for low-income Africans through AI microlearning, behaviour nudges, and readines

Kenya Fintech Idea

corebench

Actively Raising

Getting you Fractional Experts from their busy lives to scale your business.

Kenya Consumer Services Human Resource & Employment Research & Consulting Idea

Elijah Chimera

Actively Raising

I am developing a product to help companies in manufacturing and construction solve their issue with safety compliance

Kenya Software & Services Research & Consulting Idea

Everything Data

Actively Raising

We are a data community focused on bridging data literacy in Africa through mentorship, training, partnerships & events

Kenya Edtech Data & Analytics Idea

FOTOGRAFI

Actively Raising

Fotografi is developing a modern imaging service to help brands boost engagement with AI enhancements and easy sharing.

Kenya Entertainment Creative Industries Marketing Idea

Gallium

Actively Raising

Building Iot and smart solutions for Africans

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Infrastructure & Logistics Hardware & Electronic Equipment Idea

Glovo Kenya Services

Open to funding

Hyperlocal logistics tech

KE Logistics Idea

Green Grow

Actively Raising

Vertical Farming at your door

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Idea

TALENT IS UNIVERSAL – OPPORTUNITY IS NOT

Uganda Edtech Idea

HakiTech Labs

Actively Raising

HakiTech Lab is developing a movement to help citizens tackle legal illitracy with tech.

Kenya Legaltech Idea

Incorve Solutions

Actively Raising

We are a tech company focused on providing innovative solutions in the digital health and technology space.

Kenya Digital Health Idea

Intellisphere Cloud

Actively Raising

Innovate. Connect. Secure.

Kenya Cloud Services Idea

Intellush

Actively Raising

Intellush, turns Youtube News into structured intelligence, ensuring you don't miss anything from your favorite channels

Kenya Media Data & Analytics Software & Services Idea

JN Risens

Actively Raising

Light your world.

Uganda Idea

KaziChat

Actively Raising

Kazichat is developing Kenya's top AI powered job board.

Kenya Human Resource & Employment Idea

KheriData54

Actively Raising

Kheridata54 developing predictive models for Non Communicable Diseases using data analytics and machine learning tools.

Kenya Healthcare Diagnostics Digital Health Idea

Kipepeo

Actively Raising

Building UAS Technology for Smarter, Sustainable Solutions.

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Aerospace Software & Services Idea

Kreatvlink

Actively Raising

Where African Creativity Meets Opportunity.

Cameroon Freelance Idea

KUA Ventures

Open to funding

Impact fintech tools

KE Fintech Idea

Kunefoods Market

Open to funding

Cloud kitchen marketplace

KE E-commerce Idea

MindCare

Actively Raising

MindCare is developing a student mental health and wellness app to help students battle mental health problems with AI.

Kenya Digital Health Idea

Minidoctor

Actively Raising

Minidoctor helps youth understand their health through online doctors and therapists

Kenya Diagnostics Digital Health Femtech Idea

MIP

Actively Raising

Smarter Decisions. Faster Results

Kenya Marketing Data & Analytics Software & Services Idea

Monicah

Actively Raising

Monicah is developing a system to help tech firms manage clients

Kenya Biotechnology Fintech Idea

MuseCraft Studios

Actively Raising

MuseCraft designs content workflows to help brands stay consistent using repeatable production and creative insight

Kenya Marketing Idea

My Fox

Actively Raising

MyFox is A Logistics Company, Focusing on Export and Import.

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Mining & Metallurgy Infrastructure & Logistics Idea

Navada Concepts Limited

Actively Raising

Helping cargo owners to link with truck driver

Kenya Infrastructure & Logistics Idea

NexLynk Engineers

Actively Raising

NexLynk connects startups with engineering students for hands-on projects while mapping talent for future roles.

Kenya Engineering Human Resource & Employment Idea

Nicks Kicks

Actively Raising

Nick's Kicks is developing a tech-enabled footwear spa to help time-strapped urban professional, student and kenyan.

Kenya E-commerce Consumer Services Idea

Nusu Finance

Actively Raising

Building AI solutions for organizations in the development space.

United States Energy Software & Services Research & Consulting Idea

NYIKA Collections

Actively Raising

NYIKA is developing a interior goods platform to help the hospitality industry source African curated goods with AI

Kenya Travel & Hospitality Retail Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods Idea

Okero Design

Actively Raising

Okero Design is building The Good Guide, a WhatsApp concierge that helps people find trusted, vetted local services.

United Kingdom Food & Beverage Travel & Hospitality Data & Analytics Idea

Oscle

Actively Raising

Oscle crafts clear, minimal brand kits to help small businesses define consistent, modern visual identities.

Kenya Software & Services Idea

PayDay

Actively Raising

PayDay is developing an AI-powered WhatsApp bot for invoicing and payments to help small businesses and freelancers.

Kenya Fintech Idea

Rebelle Media

Actively Raising

We create compelling, high-impact content that elevates artists and their brands

Kenya Creative Industries Idea

Replate Africa

Actively Raising

Replate Africa is a tech enabled, community driven platform to help cities cut food waste and expand affordable access.

Kenya Food & Beverage Transportation Software & Services Idea

Revops.Africa

Actively Raising

RevOps AI is developing an autonomous intelligence platform to help revenue-dependent organizations.

Kenya Data & Analytics Software & Services Idea

RingPark

Actively Raising

RingPark is a mobile application aimed at redirecting on street parking to less congested parking areas

Kenya Software & Services Idea

safariLearn

Actively Raising

Safari Learn is an all-in-one LMS that helps independent coaches sell courses

Kenya Fintech Entertainment Creative Industries Idea

ScMedia-Ke

Actively Raising

ScMedia creates streamlined visual-production services to help schools capture and present their stories with clarity.

Kenya Media Idea

Semi colony

Actively Raising

Semi colony is a brand inspired by people going through it mentally, its a way to involve and support them butinafunway

Kenya Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods Idea

Sendy Freight OS

Open to funding

Freight ops software

KE SaaS Idea

SendyPay

Open to funding

Embedded payments

KE Fintech Idea

SidianTech

Open to funding

SME bank tech

KE SaaS Idea

Silverline Security

Open to funding

AI-powered offline security for institutions—protecting assets, improving accountability, anywhere, anytime.

Kenya Security Technology / Safety Tech Idea

SIR GERARD HOMES

Actively Raising

SirGerard homes a real estate consultancy help professionals, investors, expatriates, and families find premium spaces

Kenya Proptech Idea

SkizaPay

Open to funding

Voice commerce

KE SaaS Idea

Skywalkers

Actively Raising

Skywalkers is developing a database aimed at connecting local farmers with potential customers cutting out brokerage

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Gaming Idea

Slio Secure Solutions

Actively Raising

Slio Secure Solutions builds Cloud Sage to help teams automate and secure cloud and on-prem infrastructure.

Kenya Data & Analytics Software & Services Telecommunication & Services Idea

Smart Q

Actively Raising

Smart Q is developing a system to help patients have a less frustrating experience at hospitals with an efficient queue.

Kenya Healthcare Idea

Social Tribbe

Actively Raising

Social Tribbe combines social media management, CRM, and workflow automation in one omnichannel marketing platform.

Kenya Entertainment Creative Industries Marketing Idea

STC

Actively Raising

A structured financial system enables member wealth via collaborative risk, disciplined savings and formal investment.

Kenya Fintech Data & Analytics Software & Services Idea

TandaPay Micro

Open to funding

Micro insurance wallet

KE Fintech Idea

Tech Sisters Kenya

Actively Raising

Tech Sisters Kenya is developing a talent and learning ecosystem to help women in tech access skills, opportunities, and

Kenya Edtech Software & Services Human Resource & Employment Idea

Terra254

Actively Raising

TerraMatch AI is building farmland data software to help farmers and investors reduce land risk using AI analysis.

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Software & Services Research & Consulting Idea

test12

Actively Raising

test

Kenya Forestry & Paper Engineering Idea

The AquaEssence

Actively Raising

we are Thistheessence Group “Keep it Fresh, Keep it Smart – Solar-are here to bring fresh and buy fresh farm from kiosk

Kenya Manufacturing Idea

TheEntered

Open to funding

A private members-only platform for ambitious Africans to find love and the professional connections worth keeping.

Nigeria Consumer Apps / Social Idea

TurboChat

Not Raising

TurboChat is an AI-powered chat platform designed to provide fast and intelligent conversations for users and businesses

Algeria Idea

UVON health

Actively Raising

U-VON Health is dedicated to transforming maternal and newborn healthcare.

Kenya Healthcare Diagnostics Medical Devices Idea

Vintage

Actively Raising

Vintage is developing cloud observation structures for financial institutions to help monitor their cloud spaces

Kenya Cleantech Idea

Youth Plus

Actively Raising

.

Kenya Human Resource & Employment Idea

Zandya App

Actively Raising

Partnership Request & Invest in the Launch of an E-commerce

Uganda e-commerce Idea

Zao

Actively Raising

Zao is developing an AgTech platform to help farmers find market, learn skills and connect through USSD and a phone app.

Kenya Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Software & Services E-commerce Idea

ZENOVA HEALTHCARE

Actively Raising

Zenova Healthcare builds a platform that helps clinics prevent stockouts with automated inventory, suppliers and finance

Kenya Infrastructure & Logistics Healthcare Fintech Idea

Recently Added African Startups

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Startup Country Sector About
Cayanda Idea South Africa FinTech Access global markets, diversify investments, and build wealth through one powerful platform.
Equilua Seed Angola Infrastructure fintech for Angola
TheEntered Idea Nigeria Consumer Apps / Social A private members-only platform for ambitious Africans to find love and the professional connections worth keeping.
Bizella Pre Seed Ghana Services MarketPlace Ghana-based marketplace for booking verified home service providers
Neosoft Investment Ltd Pre Seed Zambia Agritech NeoSoft Tech builds AI tools for governments, SMEs, and farmers to drive growth and jobs in Africa.

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.