How much funding have Entertainment startups in South Africa raised?

Entertainment startups in South Africa have raised $2.7M across 2 disclosed rounds.

Who invests in Entertainment startups in South Africa?

Blockchain Founders Fund has backed 1 of them, followed by Launch Africa (1) and Stellar Development Foundation (1).

Where in South Africa are Entertainment startups based?

Cape Town (6), Johannesburg (4) and Centurion (1) have the most.

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Entertainment startups in South Africa

StartupList Africa tracks 27 Entertainment startups in South Africa, which have raised $2.7M across 2 disclosed rounds. Cape Town has the most, with 6, followed by Johannesburg (4) and Centurion (1). 3 investors have backed them.

Companies: 27; in South Africa
Total raised: $2.7M; 2 rounds
Investors: 3; backed them

Updated 27 Oct 202627 companiesSource: SLA Startup IndexHow sectors are assigned →Full directory →

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#	Startup	What they do	Last round	Raised	Team
1	LoveTestAISouth Africa	AI love compatibility tests by name, birthdate, zodiac and numerology, plus generators for love letters, poems and notes.	-	Not disclosed
2	GearshSouth Africa	Creative marketplace where clients find and book DJs, musicians, photographers and other talent	-	Not disclosed
3	FOMOSouth Africa	South African app and site for deals on spa packages, restaurant specials, activities and experiences.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
4	OnLifeSouth Africa	South African app from Slikour OnLife with an events wallet; full details require JavaScript.	-	Not disclosed
5	FlirtableSouth Africa	Dating app for South Africa where users chat, connect and find matches.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
6	Pineapple On Pizza StudiosSouth Africa	Johannesburg game studio making original South African-flavoured mobile, web and PC games.	-	Not disclosed	2–10(3onLI)
7	KnockOut CourtsideSouth Africa	Live scoring and standings for school sports festivals, tournaments and leagues, run on phones with no app or login.	-	Not disclosed	1
8	HosticketsSouth Africa	Self-service ticketing platform for South African concerts, festivals and events, with QR tickets and gate access.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
9	Open TicketsSouth Africa	South African online ticketing platform for events, season tickets and club memberships.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
10	The Africa ChannelSouth Africa	African-founded media venture producing and distributing African content across cable and streaming.	-	Not disclosed
11	VenturoSouth Africa	Johannesburg app for discovering activities, events and communities, with free and paid membership.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
12	FilmlySouth Africa	Online network connecting South African film and TV crew, performers and production companies with work.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
13	QuizbudSouth Africa	Friendship quiz app with BFF tests, daily prompts and a quiz maker that produces shareable results for group chats.	-	Not disclosed
14	Grounded ArtSouth Africa	Discovery app for Cape Town's galleries, exhibitions and art events, with context to help visitors plan where to go.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
15	BallTalentSouth Africa	Digital football scouting platform where youth footballers get scouted and coaches, agents and clubs discover talent.	-	Not disclosed	11–50
16	PowerPlay RugbySouth Africa	South African skill-based online rugby game where members compete monthly for cars, cash and trips	-	Not disclosed	11–50
17	SpoinkSouth Africa	Social app where users share a photo or video with a caption of no more than six words.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
18	MystiraSouth Africa	Interactive story app where children shape the adventure, with AI-driven developmental observation for parents.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
19	NxtGen CricketSouth Africa	Cricket platform for South African cricketers, coaches, schools and clubs, with live scoring, statistics and player development.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
20	Beatroot AfricaSouth Africa	Johannesburg music company distributing artists' releases to Apple Music, Spotify and other digital stores, with rights management.	-	Not disclosed	2–10

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Frequently asked about Entertainment in South Africa

How many Entertainment startups are there in South Africa?: StartupList Africa tracks 27 Entertainment startups in South Africa.
How much funding have Entertainment startups in South Africa raised?: Entertainment startups in South Africa have raised $2.7M across 2 disclosed rounds.
Who invests in Entertainment startups in South Africa?: Blockchain Founders Fund has backed 1 of them, followed by Launch Africa (1) and Stellar Development Foundation (1).
Where in South Africa are Entertainment startups based?: Cape Town (6), Johannesburg (4) and Centurion (1) have the most.

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StartupList Africa, “Entertainment startups in South Africa”, updated 27 Oct 2026.

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