How much funding have IoT startups in South Africa raised?

IoT startups in South Africa have raised $14M across 11 disclosed rounds.

Who invests in IoT startups in South Africa?

4Di Capital has backed 1 of them, followed by Atlantic Bridge (1) and CivicConnect (1). 17 investors have backed IoT startups in South Africa in total.

Where in South Africa are IoT startups based?

Cape Town (8), Johannesburg (3) and Centurion (2) have the most.

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IoT startups in South Africa

StartupList Africa tracks 19 IoT startups in South Africa, which have raised $14M across 11 disclosed rounds. Cape Town has the most, with 8, followed by Johannesburg (3) and Centurion (2). 17 investors have backed them.

Companies: 19; in South Africa
Total raised: $14M; 11 rounds
Investors: 17; backed them

Updated 21 Oct 202619 companiesSource: SLA Startup IndexHow sectors are assigned →Full directory →

IoT startups in South Africa19

#	Startup	What they do	Last round	Raised	Team
1	AugosSouth Africa	Measures energy, production and critical assets on hardware and a cloud platform built in-house.	-	Not disclosed
2	VumacamSouth Africa	Connected CCTV network and video platform helping South African security and public sector teams fight crime.	-	Not disclosed	11–50
3	Manzi Smart SolutionsSouth Africa	Water delivery platform with real-time tanker tracking, smart monitoring and citizen tools to make delivery fair and accountable.	-	Not disclosed
4	Consumption Information Real TimeSouth Africa	Consumption Information Real Time (CIRT) harnesses Internet of Things (“IoT”) technology to provide clients with business-critical information.	Seed	Not disclosed	2–10
5	Wind2SpeedSouth Africa	South African network of weather stations giving wind-sport enthusiasts live wind data through an online map.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
6	DatacommsSouth Africa	Multi-network IoT SIM cards and a data-management platform for businesses connecting devices across Africa	-	Not disclosed	11–50
7	NuliticsSouth Africa	Independent software vendor building AR, spatial computing and IoT digital-twin products for industrial workers.	-	Not disclosed
8	Stone ThreeSouth Africa	Stone Three is an industrial IoT company that leverages data science to develop sustainable solutions for repeating problems in key global industries.	Funding Round	Not disclosed	51–200
9	SIMcontrolSouth Africa	Single platform to manage business SIM cards across African mobile networks	-	Not disclosed
10	SurionSouth Africa	AI-powered surveillance that upgrades legacy CCTV with object detection for homes, estates, farms and commercial sites.	-	Not disclosed
11	SmartfillSouth Africa	Connected IoT dispensers that let low-income shoppers refill food and cleaning products instead of buying packaged goods.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
12	PaySmartSouth Africa	Smart metering and utility billing for commercial landlords and tenants in South Africa and Eswatini.	-	Not disclosed
13	AgriLogiqSouth Africa	Greenhouse automation controllers, climate and irrigation equipment, and data analytics for growers in Southern Africa.	-	Not disclosed
14	SOVRINNSouth Africa	Infrastructure intelligence company monitoring critical assets with sensors, real-time data and its Clara AI.	-	Not disclosed	11–50
15	HisWay LabsSouth Africa	Solar-powered, copper-free trackside sensors that detect broken rails and train position on remote rail networks.	Funding Round	Not disclosed
16	KanomiSouth Africa	Monitor energy use and maintain buildings with IoT insights	-	Not disclosed
17	Insight TerraSouth Africa	Insight Terra provides real-time actionable insight into all your critical data.	Series A	$11M	11–50
18	Sensor NetworksSouth Africa	Sensor Networks builds smart technology and systems that improve peoples’ lives by making insurance simple, convenient and affordable.	Venture	$3M	11–50
19	GameZBoostSouth Africa	GameZBoost offers white label gaming platforms, including online desktop solutions, fully responsive mobile & social platforms.	Funding Round	$245K	2–10

SLA Startup Index · as of 21 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding

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Frequently asked about IoT in South Africa

How many IoT startups are there in South Africa?: StartupList Africa tracks 19 IoT startups in South Africa.
How much funding have IoT startups in South Africa raised?: IoT startups in South Africa have raised $14M across 11 disclosed rounds.
Who invests in IoT startups in South Africa?: 4Di Capital has backed 1 of them, followed by Atlantic Bridge (1) and CivicConnect (1). 17 investors have backed IoT startups in South Africa in total.
Where in South Africa are IoT startups based?: Cape Town (8), Johannesburg (3) and Centurion (2) have the most.

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StartupList Africa, “IoT startups in South Africa”, updated 21 Oct 2026.

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