How much funding have API startups in Kenya raised?

API startups in Kenya have raised $30.3M across 23 disclosed rounds.

Who invests in API startups in Kenya?

Antler has backed 2 of them, followed by Unicorn Growth Capital (2) and Y Combinator (2). 31 investors have backed API startups in Kenya in total.

Where in Kenya are API startups based?

Nairobi (22) and Mombasa (1) have the most.

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API startups in Kenya

StartupList Africa tracks 25 API startups in Kenya, which have raised $30.3M across 23 disclosed rounds. Nairobi has the most, with 22, followed by Mombasa (1). 31 investors have backed them.

Companies: 25; in Kenya
Total raised: $30.3M; 23 rounds
Investors: 31; backed them

Updated 21 Oct 202625 companiesSource: SLA Startup IndexHow sectors are assigned →Full directory →

API startups in Kenya25

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#	Startup	What they do	Last round	Raised	Team
1	FleeksKenya	Bulk SMS, USSD, voice, airtime and mobile data APIs with 80+ telco connections	-	Not disclosed
2	PretiumKenya	Pretium is a Kenyan fintech startup offering B2B stablecoin-powered APIs for instant, compliant cross-border settlements.	-	Not disclosed	1–10
3	PesaWayKenya	Payments gateway for Africa offering mobile money, card and bank collections and bulk payouts via API.	-	Not disclosed	11–50
4	Enzi CloudKenya	Cloud infrastructure built in Kenya: virtual machines, block storage and networking for African developers and businesses.	-	Not disclosed
5	OmnivasKenya	Cloud communications platform with APIs for SMS, WhatsApp, RCS and email messaging for businesses	-	Not disclosed	2–10
6	Smile IDKenya	Identity verification, KYC, AML screening and fraud detection APIs for businesses operating across Africa.	-	Not disclosed
7	Advanta AfricaKenya	Bulk SMS platform and messaging APIs that let East African businesses send alerts, reminders and campaigns by text.	-	Not disclosed
8	Kyanda AfricaKenya	Kyanda Africa is a Fintech startup originally founded in Kenya that offers Digital Financial Services to Businesses; SMEs and Users.	Funding Round	Not disclosed	11–50
9	Salami GatewayKenya	Unified API platform for payments, messaging and compliance in East Africa	-	Not disclosed
10	NetAPIKenya	Network API aggregator giving developers one platform for identity, authentication and location services across African carriers	-	Not disclosed	2–10
11	DokezaKenya	A holistic modern aggregated MSME financing solution	-	Not disclosed	2–10
12	Quikk APIKenya	Unified API for connecting to African financial service providers and mobile money	-	Not disclosed
13	Flo by SaadaKenya	FLO by Saada is a no-code plug & play platform that powers SMEs to build conversational commerce solutions and process payments	-	Not disclosed	2–10
14	EsheriaKenya	Legal AI for Africa: citation-backed case-law research, a legal operating system and a regulatory API.	-	Not disclosed	11–50
15	Splice AfricaKenya	API that lets African financial institutions offer cross-border payments to their customers	-	Not disclosed	2–10
16	Bluewave Insurance AgencyKenya	Bluewave Insurance Agency is a Kenyan insurtech startup that eases the reach of the underserved market to insurance products and services.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
17	B_Act LabsKenya	Builds Nyeti, an API that turns customer support conversations into behavioural signals and response guidance	-	Not disclosed	2–10
18	Africa's TalkingKenya	A Pan-African Technology company that helps developers and businesses bring their ideas to life through easy-to-use APIs.	Series A	$14M	11–50
19	LuaKenya	Agent OS for building, deploying and governing enterprise AI agents alongside human teams.	Seed	$6M
20	FlowcartKenya	AI-powered WhatsApp commerce, checkout and customer retention for brands.	Funding Round	$3M	11–50

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Frequently asked about API in Kenya

How many API startups are there in Kenya?: StartupList Africa tracks 25 API startups in Kenya.
How much funding have API startups in Kenya raised?: API startups in Kenya have raised $30.3M across 23 disclosed rounds.
Who invests in API startups in Kenya?: Antler has backed 2 of them, followed by Unicorn Growth Capital (2) and Y Combinator (2). 31 investors have backed API startups in Kenya in total.
Where in Kenya are API startups based?: Nairobi (22) and Mombasa (1) have the most.

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StartupList Africa, “API startups in Kenya”, updated 21 Oct 2026.

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