Pre-Seed 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.
A data community bridging data literacy across Africa through mentorship, training, partnerships and events.
Smart fleet management for owners and drivers: tracking, alerts, leases, and payments in one dashboard.
Spend crypto as fiat, send professional invoices, and gift friends — all directly from WhatsApp. No app needed.
Manufacturing batteries for EVs and ESS systems targeting last-mile electrification and the e-mobility transition.
Secure, delivery-linked payments that protect buyers and sellers in informal and high-value online commerce.
A free football predictions platform powered by AI and mathematical analysis.
Organic energy drink juice formulated for energy, mental clarity and focus.
Connecting startups with engineering students for hands-on projects while mapping talent for future roles.
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| Name | One-liner | Country | Sector | Stage | Raising |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdaptiFleet | AdaptiFleet is an AI-powered platform unifying humanoid bots, drones, and autonomous trucks into a single orchestration layer for industries across Africa. | South Africa | Logistics | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| AethexAI | Voice AI infrastructure and LLM localization for African languages. | Kenya | Artificial Intelligence | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| Africa Data School | An online school for teaching data science to young professionals in Africa | Kenya | Edtech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Ajua Pay | Customer payments | KE | Fintech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Anga AI | Data labeling and AI | KE | SaaS | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Angani Cloud Labs | Devtools for Africa | KE | SaaS | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| AWIMA Technologies Ltd | AWIMA Technologies Ltd is Africa’s frontier in digital transformation for wealth and resource management. | South Sudan | Technology / GovTech / FinTech / Social Impact Tech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| AYA-Innovation | AI-powered digital transformation for Africa’s health and humanitarian systems—unlocking scalable impact ecosystem | Ethiopia | Healthcare | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| BasiGo Spares | EV parts supply | KE | Energy | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Bitlipa | Bitlipa simplifies cross-border payments, helping businesses move money across Africa with speed, reliability, and scale | Kenya | — | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Bizella | Ghana-based marketplace for booking verified home service providers | Ghana | Services MarketPlace | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| BLEC Advisory | MARKET INTELLIGENCE THAT HELPS YOU MAKE THE CALL, WITHOUT THE GUESSWORK | South Africa | Market Intelligence | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| Blitz Parcel | BlitzParcel helps people and businesses across Kenya send any size package—securely, with verified drivers, real-time tracking, and same-day service. | Kenya | Logistics | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| blitzparcel.com | The logistics operating system for modern businesses. | Kenya | SaaS (Logistics Management Software) | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Bmoni | BMONI helps Africans send, spend, and save money globally through smart wallets, USD cards, and seamless cross-border payments. | Nigeria | Fintech | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| Boresha | Agri credit scoring | KE | Agriculture | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| BuuPass Pay | Transit payments | KE | Fintech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| BuuPass Rail | Train ticketing tech | KE | SaaS | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| buynsell | Digitizing African commerce by connecting local vendors directly to buyers—zero middleman friction. | Uganda | e-commerce | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Chpter Pay | Social checkout pay | KE | Fintech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Clastro | Clastro AI centralizes university learning with AI-powered tutoring, smart summaries, and podcasts to boost student succ | Nigeria | EdTech | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| CogniFit | Closing Ethiopia’s mental health gap with AI scalable care for a massively underserved market. | Ethiopia | Health | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Copious Energy | Solar fintech | KE | Energy | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| CoStacked | Collaboration starts here. | South Africa | Collaboration & Productivity Tools/SaaS/Developer Tools | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Credra | Decision Infrastructure | Nigeria | Financial Infrstructure | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| Daktari Health | Telehealth for families | KE | Health | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Daya | Stablecoin-powered financial operating system for African enterprises. | Nigeria | Fintech | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| Enough Vision Co Ltd | Digital USD wallets + AI credit scoring for financial inclusion in fragile market | South Sudan | — | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Eve | The operating system for events, vendors, and experiences. | Nigeria | Eventech | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Exambuddie.app | "ExamBuddie is a mobile-first exam prep app helping the 2M+ students who sit JAMB and millions more on WAEC/NECO each ye | Nigeria | Edutech | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| FleetSimu | Driver training simulators | KE | SaaS | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Fytabro Ltd | Connecting Households and Business to freelance utility support services across West Africa, like Uber. | Ghana | Utility | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Gonasi | The Interactive Infrastructure for Modern Learning | Kenya | Ed-Tech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Hadaa | Hadaa: AI Landscape Design — 22 garden photos in 60 seconds | United States | Home & Garden / Real Estate | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Hifadhi Energy | EV charging network | KE | Energy | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Hisa Academy | Investing education | KE | Education | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| HomeBoss | A smart home automation system that allows home owners to remotely control their home from their mobile devices | Ghana | Smart Cities and IoT | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Humynize | Document Automation & Academic Layout Platform | Nigeria | SaaS | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| I LEARN TUTORS | Ethical AI-powered inclusive EdTech transforming learning, skills, careers, and opportunities for everyone. | Morocco | — | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| IsoGuard.ai | Turning CCTV into Intelligent Protection. | South Africa | Saas | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| KAIROS | AI Marketing team for early-stage startups | Togo | MarTech | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| Kimztech | Scaling with Tech by Creating trusted digital marketplaces for property, mobility, and commerce. | Nigeria | E-commerce | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| KunePay | Merchant payouts | KE | Fintech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| KwaraOS | SACCO operating system | KE | SaaS | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Kwara Pay | SACCO payments | KE | Fintech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| LetaGo | Same day delivery app | KE | Logistics | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| LifeLine | Stablecoin powered healthcare neo bank for Africa. | Rwanda | Fintech | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| LipaFarm | Agri payments | KE | Fintech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| LipaLater Health | Healthcare credit | KE | Fintech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| MaseruPlug | MaseruPlug connects local businesses in Maseru with customers through a modern digital discovery platform. | Lesotho | Digital Marketplace | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Mobifleet | Fleet management, marketplace & embedded finance for Africa's transport economy — one app, $4/vehicle. | Kenya | Transport & Logistics | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Mountain Herbs | Mountain Herbs processes Lesotho’s wild rosehip into high-value exports that boost rural incomes sustainably. | Lesotho | Agritech | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| MPost Pay | Address linked payments | KE | Fintech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Msitu Africa | Carbon API platform | KE | SaaS | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Msitu Carbon | Carbon marketplace | KE | SaaS | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| MTANDAO® AFRIKA | Pan-African SME Business Operating System powering digital commerce, payments & AI. | Cameroon | Fintech - SaaS - AI - Marketplace - Logistics | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Neosoft Investment Ltd | NeoSoft Tech builds AI tools for governments, SMEs, and farmers to drive growth and jobs in Africa. | Zambia | Agritech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Neyovo | Neyovo is a UAE-based digital marketing agency offering full-stack design, content, and paid media services for D2C and eCommerce brands. | United Arab Emirates | Digital Marketing | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| Niko AI | Customer support AI | KE | SaaS | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Nosy Neighbour | Nosy Neighbour is an Indian market research, developer, and content marketing services provider based in Mumbai. | India | Digital Marketing | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| Nova Fleet | Smart fleet management for owners and drivers: tracking, alerts, leases, and payments in one dashboard. | Kenya | Logistics | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| OkoaPay | Healthcare payments | KE | Fintech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| ORBIT ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS | Orbit Engineering Solutions is a Tunisian deep-tech startup providing AI-driven energy management and digitalization solutions for industrial performance. | Tunisia | Energy Management | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Pesapal Capital | Merchant working capital | KE | Fintech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Pezesha Link | Merchant BNPL | KE | Fintech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| pichaprint | Loveable for hardware | Kenya | Hardware | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| PRIMEEDGE CONSULTING LIMITED | A Zambia-based consulting and innovation firm advancing public policy, digital education, and data-driven governance. | Zambia | EdTech / Policy Consulting | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Propriolink | Trusted Real Estate Ecosystem | Cameroon | PropTech | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| Prosper Hedge | Turn crypto liquidity into stable cash faster — smarter FX rates and automated hedging for traders and businesses. | Kenya | — | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Pryseflow | Sell Online, Manage Your Business & Get Discovered on Pryseflow | South Africa | Fintech | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Quikk | Instant delivery network | KE | Logistics | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Qwikpace | Qwikpace is a Kenyan cloud-based HRMS platform, offering smart payroll, HR, and enterprise operations software for businesses in Africa. | Kenya | HR Tech | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| RE:VERSE Games | Building a global-first, scalable game studio from Africa. | Nigeria | Gaming | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Roam Charge | EV charging services | KE | Energy | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| SasaDoc | Clinic SaaS | KE | Health | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Scale Management | Scale helps businesses streamline and digitise procurement across Africa by connecting buyers with pre-vetted suppliers and automating the end-to-end sourcing process. | Kenya | procurement | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Shukran Pay | Creator commerce pay | KE | Fintech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Siri AI | Voice AI for businesses | KE | SaaS | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| SokoGuide | A social media platform for travel. We help connect travelers with local licensed travel service providers | Kenya | SaaS Travel-tech | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Sokowatch Labs | Retail data platform | KE | SaaS | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| SomaSchool | Online skills learning | KE | Education | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Sote Finance | Invoice finance for trade | KE | Fintech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Stabyl | Nigerian fintech that raised a $2.7M pre-seed led by KongaPay in June 2026. | Nigeria | Fintech | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| Startup Map Africa | Startup Map Africa is a platform for African founders to discover startup events, funding opportunities, and investors across the continent. | Kenya | Startup Ecosystem Platform | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| Startupmap Hub | Create a pitchdeck in 7 minutes | USA | — | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| StoryDocsAI | StoryDocsAI generates AI-powered, research-backed 60-second documentary videos for startups to pitch and share. | USA | AI, Media Tech | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| Sunculture Finance | Agri equipment finance | KE | Fintech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| TandaLoop | Agent liquidity network | KE | Fintech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Tawi Health | Pharmacy delivery | KE | Health | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Tawi Logistics | Smart dispatch platform | KE | Logistics | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| TawiPay Bills | Bill payments hub | KE | Fintech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| TawiPOS | POS for micro retailers | KE | SaaS | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Tenakata | SME finance OS | KE | SaaS | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| The Entered | Africa's private members-only platform for curated dating and professional networking. Members apply, not swipe. | Nigeria | Consumer Apps / Social | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| The Price Marketplace | Nigeria's first AI-powered crowdsourced food price collection and aggregation platform | Nigeria | Agritech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| tradioAI | AI-Powered B2B eCommerce starting with-starting with Electricals & Electronics and Fashion & Cosmetics | Kenya | ecommerce, AI, b2b, Agtech | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Tripthera | A tourism intelligence platform | Uganda | Tourism Tech | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Tybotics Technology LTD | Tybotics, parent of Shernest, powers safe, clear payments for Africa’s creators and freelancers. | Nigeria | Technology / Startup Studio / Venture Building | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Verdian Ag | Climate finance platform turning satellite data into verified risk profiles for African smallholder farmers. | Zimbabwe | — | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Workpay Wallet | Salary advance wallet | KE | Fintech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Wowzi Pay | Creator payouts | KE | Fintech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| WOWZI Studios | Creator adtech lab | KE | SaaS | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Yamify | The 'Heroku for AI' — GPU-backed AI app deployment for Africa. | Nigeria | Artificial Intelligence | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| Ziada Credit | Merchant credit lines | KE | Fintech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Ziada Fleet | Fleet management SaaS | KE | SaaS | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Ziada Health | Clinic software | KE | Health | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| ZiadaPay | SME payments | KE | Fintech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Zora Pharm | Zora Pharm is a Tunisian healthtech startup developing plant-based pharmaceutical devices for skin conditions and disorders. | Tunisia | Healthtech | Pre Seed | Not Raising |
| ZuriPay | School fee payments | KE | Fintech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Zuru Credit | Consumer credit builder | KE | Fintech | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
AdaptiFleet
Not RaisingAdaptiFleet is an AI-powered platform unifying humanoid bots, drones, and autonomous trucks into a single orchestration layer for industries across Africa.
AethexAI
Not RaisingVoice AI infrastructure and LLM localization for African languages.
Africa Data School
Open to fundingAn online school for teaching data science to young professionals in Africa
AWIMA Technologies Ltd
Open to fundingAWIMA Technologies Ltd is Africa’s frontier in digital transformation for wealth and resource management.
AYA-Innovation
Open to fundingAI-powered digital transformation for Africa’s health and humanitarian systems—unlocking scalable impact ecosystem
Bitlipa
Actively RaisingBitlipa simplifies cross-border payments, helping businesses move money across Africa with speed, reliability, and scale
Bizella
Not RaisingGhana-based marketplace for booking verified home service providers
BLEC Advisory
Not RaisingMARKET INTELLIGENCE THAT HELPS YOU MAKE THE CALL, WITHOUT THE GUESSWORK
Blitz Parcel
Actively RaisingBlitzParcel helps people and businesses across Kenya send any size package—securely, with verified drivers, real-time tracking, and same-day service.
blitzparcel.com
Actively RaisingThe logistics operating system for modern businesses.
Bmoni
Not RaisingBMONI helps Africans send, spend, and save money globally through smart wallets, USD cards, and seamless cross-border payments.
buynsell
Actively RaisingDigitizing African commerce by connecting local vendors directly to buyers—zero middleman friction.
Clastro
Actively RaisingClastro AI centralizes university learning with AI-powered tutoring, smart summaries, and podcasts to boost student succ
CogniFit
Open to fundingClosing Ethiopia’s mental health gap with AI scalable care for a massively underserved market.
CoStacked
Open to fundingCollaboration starts here.
Daya
Not RaisingStablecoin-powered financial operating system for African enterprises.
Enough Vision Co Ltd
Actively RaisingDigital USD wallets + AI credit scoring for financial inclusion in fragile market
Eve
Actively RaisingThe operating system for events, vendors, and experiences.
Exambuddie.app
Actively Raising"ExamBuddie is a mobile-first exam prep app helping the 2M+ students who sit JAMB and millions more on WAEC/NECO each ye
Fytabro Ltd
Open to fundingConnecting Households and Business to freelance utility support services across West Africa, like Uber.
Hadaa
Actively RaisingHadaa: AI Landscape Design — 22 garden photos in 60 seconds
HomeBoss
Actively RaisingA smart home automation system that allows home owners to remotely control their home from their mobile devices
I LEARN TUTORS
Open to fundingEthical AI-powered inclusive EdTech transforming learning, skills, careers, and opportunities for everyone.
Kimztech
Actively RaisingScaling with Tech by Creating trusted digital marketplaces for property, mobility, and commerce.
LifeLine
Actively RaisingStablecoin powered healthcare neo bank for Africa.
MaseruPlug
Open to fundingMaseruPlug connects local businesses in Maseru with customers through a modern digital discovery platform.
Mobifleet
Actively RaisingFleet management, marketplace & embedded finance for Africa's transport economy — one app, $4/vehicle.
Mountain Herbs
Actively RaisingMountain Herbs processes Lesotho’s wild rosehip into high-value exports that boost rural incomes sustainably.
MTANDAO® AFRIKA
Actively RaisingPan-African SME Business Operating System powering digital commerce, payments & AI.
Neosoft Investment Ltd
Open to fundingNeoSoft Tech builds AI tools for governments, SMEs, and farmers to drive growth and jobs in Africa.
Neyovo
Not RaisingNeyovo is a UAE-based digital marketing agency offering full-stack design, content, and paid media services for D2C and eCommerce brands.
Nosy Neighbour
Not RaisingNosy Neighbour is an Indian market research, developer, and content marketing services provider based in Mumbai.
Nova Fleet
Actively RaisingSmart fleet management for owners and drivers: tracking, alerts, leases, and payments in one dashboard.
ORBIT ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
Actively RaisingOrbit Engineering Solutions is a Tunisian deep-tech startup providing AI-driven energy management and digitalization solutions for industrial performance.
PRIMEEDGE CONSULTING LIMITED
Open to fundingA Zambia-based consulting and innovation firm advancing public policy, digital education, and data-driven governance.
Prosper Hedge
Actively RaisingTurn crypto liquidity into stable cash faster — smarter FX rates and automated hedging for traders and businesses.
Pryseflow
Actively RaisingSell Online, Manage Your Business & Get Discovered on Pryseflow
Qwikpace
Not RaisingQwikpace is a Kenyan cloud-based HRMS platform, offering smart payroll, HR, and enterprise operations software for businesses in Africa.
RE:VERSE Games
Actively RaisingBuilding a global-first, scalable game studio from Africa.
Scale Management
Actively RaisingScale helps businesses streamline and digitise procurement across Africa by connecting buyers with pre-vetted suppliers and automating the end-to-end sourcing process.
SokoGuide
Actively RaisingA social media platform for travel. We help connect travelers with local licensed travel service providers
Stabyl
Not RaisingNigerian fintech that raised a $2.7M pre-seed led by KongaPay in June 2026.
Startup Map Africa
Not RaisingStartup Map Africa is a platform for African founders to discover startup events, funding opportunities, and investors across the continent.
StoryDocsAI
Not RaisingStoryDocsAI generates AI-powered, research-backed 60-second documentary videos for startups to pitch and share.
The Entered
Actively RaisingAfrica's private members-only platform for curated dating and professional networking. Members apply, not swipe.
The Price Marketplace
Open to fundingNigeria's first AI-powered crowdsourced food price collection and aggregation platform
tradioAI
Actively RaisingAI-Powered B2B eCommerce starting with-starting with Electricals & Electronics and Fashion & Cosmetics
Tybotics Technology LTD
Actively RaisingTybotics, parent of Shernest, powers safe, clear payments for Africa’s creators and freelancers.
Verdian Ag
Actively RaisingClimate finance platform turning satellite data into verified risk profiles for African smallholder farmers.
Yamify
Not RaisingThe 'Heroku for AI' — GPU-backed AI app deployment for Africa.
Zora Pharm
Not RaisingZora Pharm is a Tunisian healthtech startup developing plant-based pharmaceutical devices for skin conditions and disorders.
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