How many Funding Round rounds did startups in Africa raise in 2018?

StartupList Africa tracks 4 rounds in this view as of 27 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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Funding Round rounds in Africa, 2018

Name: Funding Round rounds in Africa, 2018 — SLA Funding Index
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4 rounds in this view, newest first.

Updated 27 Oct 20266,958 rounds trackedSource: SLA Funding IndexHow we count →Submit a round →

Year · 2018

Size · Under $1M

4 rounds · 2018 · Funding Round · Under $1M

Funding Round rounds in Africa, 20184 · newest first

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#	Startup	Round	HQ	Investors	Amount	Date
1	hearX GroupHealth Care · PretoriaFunding Round · South Africa	Funding Round	South Africa	Not disclosed	$750K04 Nov	04 Nov
2	Crop2CashLending · IbadanFunding Round · Nigeria	Funding Round	Nigeria	Wennovation Hub	$3K12 Sep	12 Sep
3	PAZO GROUPRetail · NairobiFunding Round · Kenya	Funding Round	Kenya	Not disclosed	$400K24 Aug	24 Aug
4	ChefaaHealth Care · CairoFunding Round · Egypt	Funding Round	Egypt	Flat6Labs	$29K01 Apr	01 Apr

SLA Funding Index · as of 27 Oct 2026

Questions about Funding Round rounds in Africa, 2018

How many Funding Round rounds did startups in Africa raise in 2018?: StartupList Africa tracks 4 rounds in this view as of 27 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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