How much funding have Marketing startups in South Africa raised?

Marketing startups in South Africa have raised $22.8M across 9 disclosed rounds.

Who invests in Marketing startups in South Africa?

CRE has backed 1 of them, followed by CRE Venture Capital (1) and Emerge Group (1). 12 investors have backed Marketing startups in South Africa in total.

Where in South Africa are Marketing startups based?

Cape Town (10), Johannesburg (8) and Durban (2) have the most.

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Marketing startups in South Africa

StartupList Africa tracks 41 Marketing startups in South Africa, which have raised $22.8M across 9 disclosed rounds. Cape Town has the most, with 10, followed by Johannesburg (8) and Durban (2). 12 investors have backed them.

Companies: 41; in South Africa
Total raised: $22.8M; 9 rounds
Investors: 12; backed them

Updated 28 Oct 202641 companiesSource: SLA Startup IndexHow sectors are assigned →Full directory →

Marketing startups in South Africa41

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#	Startup	What they do	Last round	Raised	Team
1	AuthentiIQSouth Africa	Consumer intelligence platform that turns products into digital touchpoints with QR experiences, authentication and analytics.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
2	FreeVerseSouth Africa	Escrow-backed platform connecting South African beauty and hair care brands directly with verified creators for UGC.	-	Not disclosed	1
3	BluetickedSouth Africa	One inbox for WhatsApp, SMS, email and Telegram, with campaigns, AI agents and payments for South African businesses.	-	Not disclosed
4	WyselySouth Africa	Youth discount platform giving South Africans aged 18 to 24 exclusive deals and vouchers from local brands.	-	Not disclosed	11–50
5	BuzzTrackerSouth Africa	AI review analytics that pulls Google, Facebook and Hellopeter reviews into one place for businesses.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
6	chat2carsSouth Africa	Innovative Automobile Solutions company. Buy. Sell. Track. Chat. Car repair & maintenance (On & off road)	-	Not disclosed	2–10
7	PeerviewSouth Africa	Independent online review platform where customers give verified feedback on cars and other products they bought.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
8	ProfileMeSouth Africa	Digital business card and client engagement tool that shares a professional's business information through one link or NFC card.	-	Not disclosed	2–10(5onLI)
9	JamiiSouth Africa	Local business discovery platform where South Africans find verified businesses and services near them.	-	Not disclosed	11–50
10	PrintuluSouth Africa	Online printing company in South Africa offering business cards, flyers and marketing materials with instant quotes.	-	Not disclosed	11–50
11	ADVISRSouth Africa	Client acquisition platform with CRM and AI engine helping financial advisers grow their pipeline.	-	Not disclosed	11–50
12	LinkShareSouth Africa	Digital business card and link-in-bio platform that puts everything about a business in one place.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
13	AlfridSouth Africa	Social media content engine that turns source material into weeks of on-brand posts for agencies and multi-brand owners.	-	Not disclosed	1
14	URUP ConnectSouth Africa	Mobile engagement platform that lets businesses reach audiences in one click, without sign-ups or app downloads.	-	Not disclosed	2–10(6onLI)
15	Token HuntSouth Africa	Gamified shopping app where South Africans hunt for tokens at stores and malls to save on purchases.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
16	Plug CentralSouth Africa	Creator commerce platform where South African creators curate brand products, share links and earn commission in rand.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
17	SaysoSouth Africa	Local business discovery and review platform where South Africans explore trusted businesses and see what is trending.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
18	ReflectorSouth Africa	Reflector is an Online Marketing agency for South African Startups and SMEs.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
19	LeadifySouth Africa	SMS and email marketing, lead delivery and DMARC monitoring software for performance marketers.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
20	StampChatSouth Africa	Digital loyalty stamp platform that lets local cafés, salons and shops launch a rewards programme in minutes.	-	Not disclosed	2–10

SLA Startup Index · as of 28 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding

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Frequently asked about Marketing in South Africa

How many Marketing startups are there in South Africa?: StartupList Africa tracks 41 Marketing startups in South Africa.
How much funding have Marketing startups in South Africa raised?: Marketing startups in South Africa have raised $22.8M across 9 disclosed rounds.
Who invests in Marketing startups in South Africa?: CRE has backed 1 of them, followed by CRE Venture Capital (1) and Emerge Group (1). 12 investors have backed Marketing startups in South Africa in total.
Where in South Africa are Marketing startups based?: Cape Town (10), Johannesburg (8) and Durban (2) have the most.

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StartupList Africa, “Marketing startups in South Africa”, updated 28 Oct 2026.

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