African Startups Directory
Filter African startups
| Name | One-liner | Country | Sector | Stage | Raising |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajira Connect | Gig work marketplace | KE | E-commerce | Seed | Open to funding |
| BuuPass | Bus and train booking | KE | E-commerce | Seed | Open to funding |
| Copia Kenya | E-commerce for mass market | KE | E-commerce | Growth | Open to funding |
| Duhqa | Commerce and last mile | KE | E-commerce | Seed | Open to funding |
| EMISHA | EMISHA: An AI-powered P2P marketplace for African creators & tech professionals to access tools, talent & opportunities | Kenya | E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| FAMBUL GLOBAL | Curated marketplace helping travellers access community rooted African trips tours activities and events | Sierra Leone | E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| iBuild Kenya | Construction marketplace | KE | E-commerce | Seed | Open to funding |
| Jumba | Construction supply marketplace | KE | E-commerce | Seed | Open to funding |
| Kapu | Group bulk shopping | KE | E-commerce | Seed | Open to funding |
| Kunefoods Market | Cloud kitchen marketplace | KE | E-commerce | Idea | Open to funding |
| Kyosk Digital | Informal retail platform | KE | E-commerce | Growth | Open to funding |
| Little | Super app for Africa | KE | E-commerce | Growth | Open to funding |
| Lynk Plus | Skilled labor marketplace | KE | E-commerce | Seed | Open to funding |
| Msossi | Msossi is dedicated to tackling food waste while helping businesses unlock new revenue streams from surplus inventory | Kenya | E-commerce | Series A | Actively Raising |
| MyPlug | MyPlug is building an AI-powered e-commerce platform helping African shoppers discover and buy from trusted brands. | Kenya | E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Namibia-Kenya Chamber Of Commerce (NKCC) | Empowering African SMEs with a trusted platform that makes cross-border trade easier, faster, and accessible. | Kenya | E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Savify | Savify is developing a platform to help students access savings with hyper-local merchant deals | Kenya | E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| ShopZetu | Fashion e-commerce | KE | E-commerce | Seed | Open to funding |
| Soko Ya Hood | Soko Ya Hood is a Kenyan platform connecting residents with local businesses, making shopping convenient and fostering economic growth in Kenya. | Kenya | E-commerce | — | Not Raising |
| Tausi App | Beauty services on demand | KE | E-commerce | Seed | Open to funding |
| TopUp Mama | Restaurant supply platform | KE | E-commerce | Seed | Open to funding |
| TradePoint | TradePoint is a B2C ecommerce marketplace that offers a trust centred platform for Kenyan MSMEs to start and grow | Kenya | E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Tunu Store | Sell digital products, book appointments, and grow your business—all from one beautiful link. | Kenya | E-commerce | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Tushop | Group buying for groceries | KE | E-commerce | Seed | Open to funding |
| Wasoko | B2B e-commerce for retailers | KE | E-commerce | Growth | Open to funding |
| Ziada | Services marketplace | KE | E-commerce | Seed | Open to funding |
| Zidshop | Création de boutique en ligne en Afrique - 1er mois offert - Sans carte bnacaire | Morocco | E-commerce | Seed | Open to funding |
EMISHA
Actively RaisingEMISHA: An AI-powered P2P marketplace for African creators & tech professionals to access tools, talent & opportunities
FAMBUL GLOBAL
Actively RaisingCurated marketplace helping travellers access community rooted African trips tours activities and events
Msossi
Actively RaisingMsossi is dedicated to tackling food waste while helping businesses unlock new revenue streams from surplus inventory
MyPlug
Actively RaisingMyPlug is building an AI-powered e-commerce platform helping African shoppers discover and buy from trusted brands.
Namibia-Kenya Chamber Of Commerce (NKCC)
Actively RaisingEmpowering African SMEs with a trusted platform that makes cross-border trade easier, faster, and accessible.
Savify
Actively RaisingSavify is developing a platform to help students access savings with hyper-local merchant deals
Soko Ya Hood
Not RaisingSoko Ya Hood is a Kenyan platform connecting residents with local businesses, making shopping convenient and fostering economic growth in Kenya.
TradePoint
Actively RaisingTradePoint is a B2C ecommerce marketplace that offers a trust centred platform for Kenyan MSMEs to start and grow
Tunu Store
Actively RaisingSell digital products, book appointments, and grow your business—all from one beautiful link.
Zidshop
Open to fundingCréation de boutique en ligne en Afrique - 1er mois offert - Sans carte bnacaire