How many funding rounds did EdTech startups in Africa raise?

6 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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EdTech startup funding in Africa

Name: EdTech startup funding in Africa — SLA Funding Index
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6 disclosed rounds on the record for this view, newest first.

Updated 14 Oct 20266,618 rounds on recordSource: SLA Funding IndexHow we count →Submit a round →

Year

Size · $20M – $50M

6 rounds · all years · EdTech · $20M – $50M

EdTech startup funding in Africa6 · newest first

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#	Startup	Round	HQ	Investors	Amount	Date
1	Enko EducationEducation · Johannesburg	Debt Financing	South Africa	Standard Bank	$22M	17 Feb 2026
2	Enko EducationEducation · Johannesburg	Venture	South Africa	Not disclosed	$24M	22 Jan 2025
3	UbongoEdTech · Dar Es Salaam	Grant	Tanzania	LEGO Foundation	$28M	08 Dec 2022
4	Go1EdTech · Johannesburg	Series C	South Africa	Endeavor Catalyst, Our Innovation Fund +4	$40M	18 May 2020
5	Go1EdTech · Johannesburg	Series B	South Africa	M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund, SEEK +1	$30M	18 Mar 2019
6	GEMS AfricaEducation · Johannesburg	Private Equity	South Africa	Vietnam Investments Groups	$45M	01 Sep 2015

SLA Funding Index · as of 16 Oct 2026

Questions about EdTech startup funding in Africa

How many funding rounds did EdTech startups in Africa raise?: 6 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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