How much funding have Messaging startups in South Africa raised?

Messaging startups in South Africa have raised $200K across 1 disclosed round.

Where in South Africa are Messaging startups based?

Centurion (1), Durban (1) and Stellenbosch (1) have the most.

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Messaging startups in South Africa

StartupList Africa tracks 4 Messaging startups in South Africa, which have raised $200K across 1 disclosed round. Centurion has the most, with 1, followed by Durban (1) and Stellenbosch (1).

Companies: 4; in South Africa
Total raised: $200K; 1 rounds

Updated 21 Oct 20264 companiesSource: SLA Startup IndexHow sectors are assigned →Full directory →

Messaging startups in South Africa4

#	Startup	What they do	Last round	Raised	Team
1	CellfindSouth Africa	Mobile messaging and communications technology for businesses	-	Not disclosed
2	MxitSouth Africa	Mobile instant messaging and social networking	-	Not disclosed
3	SoftMeetSouth Africa	Data-free chat, jobs and public services access for South Africans	-	Not disclosed
4	X&GoSouth Africa	Custom instant messaging platform	Seed	$200K	1–10

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

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Frequently asked about Messaging in South Africa

How many Messaging startups are there in South Africa?: StartupList Africa tracks 4 Messaging startups in South Africa.
How much funding have Messaging startups in South Africa raised?: Messaging startups in South Africa have raised $200K across 1 disclosed round.
Where in South Africa are Messaging startups based?: Centurion (1), Durban (1) and Stellenbosch (1) have the most.

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

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