African Startup Database (2026)
Startup Map Africa tracks 500+ active African startups across fintech, healthtech, agritech, AI and logistics.
This database allows you to explore startups by country, sector and funding stage, covering major ecosystems such as Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Egypt and Rwanda.
Investors, founders and ecosystem builders use this dataset to discover emerging African tech companies and market trends.
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| Name | One-liner | Country | Sector | Stage | Raising |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enakl | Enakl is a Moroccan and French mobility startup offering bus-sharing services and a SaaS platform for shared transport management. | Morocco | Mobility | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Gigmile | A mobility financing platform enabling gig workers in Africa to own income-generating vehicles through a lease-to-own model. | Nigeria | Mobility | Seed | Actively Raising |
| GoCab | A pan-African mobility and financial services platform providing ethical vehicle financing for gig-economy workers. | Côte d’Ivoire | Mobility | — | Actively Raising |
| LagRide | A ride-hailing platform in Lagos, Nigeria, that provides drivers with a path to vehicle ownership through a rent-to-own model. | Nigeria | Mobility | — | Actively Raising |
| Metro Africa Xpress (MAX) | An electric mobility platform providing vehicle financing, battery swapping, and fleet management for drivers across Africa. | Nigeria | Mobility | — | Actively Raising |
Enakl
Actively RaisingEnakl is a Moroccan and French mobility startup offering bus-sharing services and a SaaS platform for shared transport management.
Gigmile
Actively RaisingA mobility financing platform enabling gig workers in Africa to own income-generating vehicles through a lease-to-own model.
GoCab
Actively RaisingA pan-African mobility and financial services platform providing ethical vehicle financing for gig-economy workers.
LagRide
Actively RaisingA ride-hailing platform in Lagos, Nigeria, that provides drivers with a path to vehicle ownership through a rent-to-own model.
Metro Africa Xpress (MAX)
Actively RaisingAn electric mobility platform providing vehicle financing, battery swapping, and fleet management for drivers across Africa.