How much funding have Music startups in Kenya raised?

Music startups in Kenya have raised $7.2M across 8 disclosed rounds.

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Music startups in Kenya

StartupList Africa tracks 4 Music startups in Kenya, which have raised $7.2M across 8 disclosed rounds. Nairobi has the most, with 4. 1 investor has backed them.

Companies: 4; in Kenya
Total raised: $7.2M; 8 rounds
Investors: 1; backed them

Updated 24 Oct 20264 companiesSource: SLA Startup IndexHow sectors are assigned →Full directory →

Music startups in Kenya4

#	Startup	What they do	Last round	Raised	Team
1	KentunezKenya	Music distribution for independent artists and labels, delivering to 150+ platforms	-	Not disclosed
2	DapstremKenya	Digital music distribution to 200+ stores for independent artists, labels and producers	-	Not disclosed
3	MdundoKenya	Mdundo is a music service providing Africa with easy and affordable access to music.	Equity Crowdfunding	$7M	11–50
4	SmubuKenya	Smubu is a music platform that aims to make music legally accessible in Africa.	Seed	$140K	1–10

SLA Startup Index · as of 24 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding

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Frequently asked about Music in Kenya

How many Music startups are there in Kenya?: StartupList Africa tracks 4 Music startups in Kenya.
How much funding have Music startups in Kenya raised?: Music startups in Kenya have raised $7.2M across 8 disclosed rounds.
Who invests in Music startups in Kenya?: 88mph.ac has backed 1 of them.
Where in Kenya are Music startups based?: Nairobi (4) have the most.

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StartupList Africa, “Music startups in Kenya”, updated 24 Oct 2026.

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