How much funding have Telecommunications startups in Kenya raised?

Telecommunications startups in Kenya have raised $73.7M across 12 disclosed rounds.

Who invests in Telecommunications startups in Kenya?

Africa GoGreen Fund has backed 1 of them, followed by Aster (1) and Cheryl Heller (1). 22 investors have backed Telecommunications startups in Kenya in total.

Where in Kenya are Telecommunications startups based?

Nairobi (9) and Nanyuki (1) have the most.

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Telecommunications startups in Kenya

StartupList Africa tracks 13 Telecommunications startups in Kenya, which have raised $73.7M across 12 disclosed rounds. Nairobi has the most, with 9, followed by Nanyuki (1). 22 investors have backed them.

Companies: 13; in Kenya
Total raised: $73.7M; 12 rounds
Investors: 22; backed them

Updated 20 Oct 202613 companiesSource: SLA Startup IndexHow sectors are assigned →Full directory →

Telecommunications startups in Kenya13

#	Startup	What they do	Last round	Raised	Team
1	Mobile SasaKenya	Bulk SMS, WhatsApp templates, USSD and shortcodes in Kenya	-	Not disclosed
2	RippledeskKenya	Business phone, calling and messaging platform for SMBs and customer teams	-	Not disclosed
3	Advanta AfricaKenya	Bulk SMS platform and messaging APIs that let East African businesses send alerts, reminders and campaigns by text.	-	Not disclosed
4	Jaem NetKenya	Billing and network management system for Kenyan internet service providers running hotspot, PPPoE and static plans.	-	Not disclosed
5	Taifa MobileKenya	Bulk SMS, USSD, shortcodes, mobile payments and voice for Kenyan organisations	-	Not disclosed
6	Wananchi GroupKenya	Fibre broadband, pay television and enterprise connectivity in East Africa	-	Not disclosed
7	OmnivasKenya	Cloud communications platform with APIs for SMS, WhatsApp, RCS and email messaging for businesses	-	Not disclosed	2–10
8	MobiFour TechnologiesKenya	Licensed Kenyan content service provider offering bulk SMS, shortcodes and USSD for business messaging.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
9	NetAPIKenya	Network API aggregator giving developers one platform for identity, authentication and location services across African carriers	-	Not disclosed	2–10
10	DAISAKenya	Sovereign compute hub on the East African coast combining green power, subsea connectivity and high-performance compute	-	Not disclosed	51–200
11	MawinguKenya	Mawingu uses high-performance low-cost wireless technology and solar power to build fast internet networks in rural areas.	Venture	$69M	51–200
12	BRCKKenya	BRCK is an integrated hardware and software company based in Nairobi, Kenya.	Series Unknown	$4M	11–50
13	M-FarmKenya	M-Farm connects smallholder African farmers with urban and export markets via SMS and a web-enabled marketplace.	Venture	$235K	2–10

SLA Startup Index · as of 20 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding

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Frequently asked about Telecommunications in Kenya

How many Telecommunications startups are there in Kenya?: StartupList Africa tracks 13 Telecommunications startups in Kenya.
How much funding have Telecommunications startups in Kenya raised?: Telecommunications startups in Kenya have raised $73.7M across 12 disclosed rounds.
Who invests in Telecommunications startups in Kenya?: Africa GoGreen Fund has backed 1 of them, followed by Aster (1) and Cheryl Heller (1). 22 investors have backed Telecommunications startups in Kenya in total.
Where in Kenya are Telecommunications startups based?: Nairobi (9) and Nanyuki (1) have the most.

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StartupList Africa, “Telecommunications startups in Kenya”, updated 20 Oct 2026.

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