How many Private Equity rounds did E-Commerce startups in Africa raise?

3 disclosed rounds are on the StartupList Africa record for this view as of 10 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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Private Equity rounds for E-Commerce startups in Africa

Name: Private Equity rounds for E-Commerce startups in Africa — SLA Funding Index
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3 disclosed rounds on the record for this view, newest first.

Updated 9 Oct 20266,517 rounds on recordSource: SLA Funding IndexHow we count →Submit a round →

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3 rounds · all years · Private Equity · E-Commerce

Private Equity rounds for E-Commerce startups in Africa3 · newest first

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#	Startup	Round	HQ	Investors	Amount	Date
1	DPO GroupE-Commerce · Nairobi	Private Equity	Kenya	Apis Partners	$5M	19 Oct 2017
2	DPO GroupE-Commerce · Nairobi	Private Equity	Kenya	Apis Partners	$10M	27 Sep 2016
3	Tekkie TownE-Commerce · Cape Town	Private Equity	South Africa	Actis	$65M	06 Nov 2014

SLA Funding Index · as of 10 Oct 2026

Questions about Private Equity rounds for E-Commerce startups in Africa

How many Private Equity rounds did E-Commerce startups in Africa raise?: 3 disclosed rounds are on the StartupList Africa record for this view as of 10 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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