How many Private Equity rounds did startups in Africa raise?

31 disclosed rounds are on the StartupList Africa record for this view as of 18 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 in Africa

Name: Private Equity rounds in Africa — SLA Funding Index
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31 disclosed rounds on the record for this view, newest first.

Updated 17 Oct 20266,697 rounds on recordSource: SLA Funding IndexHow we count →Submit a round →

Year

Size · $5M – $20M

31 rounds · all years · Private Equity · $5M – $20M

Private Equity rounds in Africa31 · newest first

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#	Startup	Round	HQ	Investors	Amount	Date
1	BisedgeLogistics · Ebene	Private Equity	Mauritius	Metier Private Equity.	$20M	12 May 2026
2	ContactableInformation Technology · Tshwane	Private Equity	South Africa	Venture Capitalworks, Mavovo +2	$14M	18 Sep 2025
3	SourcefinFinancial Services · Johannesburg	Private Equity	South Africa	Futuregrowth Asset Management	$8M	18 Dec 2024
4	BURNEnvironmental Services · Riuru	Private Equity	Kenya	Key Carbon, Cartesian Capital Group	$12M	28 Mar 2024
5	YodawyHealth Care · Cairo	Private Equity	Egypt	Ezdehar	$10M	15 Jan 2024
6	MYDAWAWellness · Nairobi	Private Equity	Kenya	Alta Semper Capital	$20M	03 Jul 2023
7	CrossboundaryFinancial Services · Nairobi	Private Equity	Kenya	ARCH Emerging Markets Partners	$10M	16 Jun 2022
8	CrossBoundary EnergyEnergy · Nairobi	Private Equity	Kenya	ARCH Emerging Markets Partners	$10M	15 Jun 2022
9	Wasla BrowserTelecommunications · Cairo	Private Equity	Egypt	Contact Financial Holding	$9M	15 Feb 2022
10	d.lightEnergy · Nairobi	Private Equity	Kenya	Proparco	$10M	26 May 2021

SLA Funding Index · as of 18 Oct 2026

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Questions about Private Equity rounds in Africa

How many Private Equity rounds did startups in Africa raise?: 31 disclosed rounds are on the StartupList Africa record for this view as of 18 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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