How many funding rounds did startups in Botswana raise?

2 disclosed rounds are on the StartupList Africa record for this view as of 16 Oct 2026, listed newest first.

How often is funding data updated?

Our funding database is updated daily. We track disclosed rounds from press releases, regulatory filings, investor announcements, and verified startup submissions.

What funding stages are tracked?

We track all stages including Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A through Series E+, as well as alternative capital types like angel investments, grants, debt financing, and convertible notes.

How is the funding amount determined?

Amounts shown are the disclosed USD equivalent at the time of announcement. Where the round was denominated in local currency, we convert using the exchange rate on the announcement date.

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Startup funding in Botswana

Name: Startup funding in Botswana — SLA Funding Index
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Startups headquartered in Botswana have raised $26M across 4 disclosed rounds, at 4 companies.

Updated 16 Oct 20266,626 rounds on recordSource: SLA Funding IndexHow we count →Submit a round →

Year

Size · Under $1M

2 rounds · all years · Botswana · Under $1M

Startup funding in Botswana2 · newest first

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#	Startup	Round	HQ	Investors	Amount	Date
1	The Bulb WorldElectricals · Gaborone	Grant	Botswana	Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH)	$110K	19 Nov 2021
2	AlphaDirectInsurTech · Gaborone	Pre-Series A	Botswana	Launch Africa, Century Oak Capital	$600K	29 Apr 2021

SLA Funding Index · as of 16 Oct 2026

Questions about startup funding in Botswana

How many funding rounds did startups in Botswana raise?: 2 disclosed rounds are on the StartupList Africa record for this view as of 16 Oct 2026, listed newest first.
How often is funding data updated?: Our funding database is updated daily. We track disclosed rounds from press releases, regulatory filings, investor announcements, and verified startup submissions.
What funding stages are tracked?: We track all stages including Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A through Series E+, as well as alternative capital types like angel investments, grants, debt financing, and convertible notes.
How is the funding amount determined?: Amounts shown are the disclosed USD equivalent at the time of announcement. Where the round was denominated in local currency, we convert using the exchange rate on the announcement date.

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