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Startup sectors in Africa

1,289 sectors in 10 groups. FinTech is the largest, with 2,073 companies, followed by SaaS (1,909) and Marketplace (1,291).

Sectors
1,289
in 10 groups
Largest sector
FinTech
2,073 companies
Largest group
6,422
Enterprise, AI & Data
Startups
10,016
in the index
1,289 sectorsSource: SLA sector taxonomyHow sectors are assigned →Browse by country →

Startups by sector group10 groups · largest first

A group's figure adds up its sectors; a startup in two sectors counts twice.

All sectors1,289

Fintech & Capital

5,651

Payments, lending, banking rails, and market infrastructure powering digital commerce.

124 sectors
FinTech2,073Payments753Financial Services665Lending254InsurTech179Cryptocurrency169Blockchain148Mobile Payments94Insurance89Cross-border Payments79Capital Markets74Cross-Border Transactions71Banking66Consumer Lending65Financial Inclusion62Credit57BNPL55Finance47Digital Payments42Cross Border Remittances38Payroll35Neobank34Accounting30Web327Health Insurance26Financing23Digital Banking21Savings17Cryptocurrency and Blockchain16Investment15MicroLending15Blockchain Services12Personal Finance12Wealth Management11Credit Scoring10Banking-as-a-Service9Payments Infrastructure9SME Lending9Utility Payments9B2B Payments8Electronic Banking8Microfinance8Payment Gateway8Financial Management7Payment Solutions7Payment-as-a-Service7AgriFintech6Debit Cards6Digital Insurance6Financial Exchanges6Mobile Money6Payment Processing6Consumer Credit5Financial Advisory5Financial Education5Investment Management5

68 more with fewer than 5 companies: Consumer Finance 4, DeFi 4, Financial Software 4, Life Insurance 4, Mobile Banking 4, Mobile Wallet 4, Staffing Agency 4, Venture Capital 4, WealthTech 4, Agricultural Insurance 3, Card Payments 3, Financial Literacy 3, Real Estate Investment 3, Agency Banking 2, Agri finance 2, Asset Financing 2, Car Financing 2, Car Insurance 2, Co-operative Savings 2, Commercial Lending 2, Credit Cards 2, Credit Insurance 2, Digital Financial Services 2, EdFinTech 2, Financial Markets 2, Investment Banking 2, Online Payments 2, Payment Systems 2, Payments Management 2, Property Insurance 2, Social Payments 2, Staffing and Recruiting 2, ACH 1, Banks 1, Biometric Identity Proofing 1, Capital 1, Car Loans 1, Credit and sourcing 1, Credit Bureau 1, Credit Data Marketplace 1, Credit Intelligence 1, Credit Management 1, Credit Unions 1, Digital Bank 1, Direct Debit 1, E-wallet 1, Electronic Cash Payment Solutions 1, Equipment Loaning 1, Farmer Financing 1, Financial Enablement 1, Financial Institutions 1, Financial Planning 1, Fintech for Energy 1, Healthcare Financial Inclusion 1, Human Capital 1, Human Capital Consulting 1, Impact Investing 1, Infrastructure Finance 1, Investment Advice 1, Micro credit 1, Micro-investment 1, Money Manager 1, PAYG 1, Payment Enabler 1, POS Loans 1, Short-term supply loans 1, Social Lending 1, Virtual Banking 1

Commerce & Consumer

4,999

Retail, food, and consumer platforms reshaping how products are discovered and sold.

98 sectors
Marketplace1,291E-Commerce1,050PropTech392Retail300Consumer Services215Real Estate197Travel165Food Tech149Delivery112Food and Beverage87Food Delivery75RetailTech75AdTech71Fashion54Digital Marketing48Property Management45Shopping45Fashion Tech40Hospitality33Consumer Goods30Tourism30Food Processing29Beauty25Grocery22Brand Marketing20Restaurants19Content Marketing18Service Marketplace18Social Commerce17Travel Agency17Influencer marketing16Fast-Moving Consumer Goods15Food Production15Home Services15Warehousing13Lifestyle12Market Research11Marketing Tech11Real Estate Management10TravelTech10Emerging Markets9Food Security8Marketing Automation8Email Marketing7Organic Food7Travel & Tourism7Apparel6Consumer Electronics6Online Marketplaces6Retail Apparel6Food and Beverage Services5Food Logistics & Supply Chain Optimization5Housing5On-demand5Property Listing5

43 more with fewer than 5 companies: Consumer 4, Consumer Rewards 4, Consumer Software 4, Digital Commerce 4, Marketing & Advertising 4, Social Media Marketing 4, Travel Accommodations 4, Travel Services 4, Bakery 3, Consumer Insights 3, Food 3, Market Insights 3, Pets 3, Rental Real Estate 3, SMS Marketing 3, Consumer Applications 2, Consumer Loyalty 2, Retail Distribution 2, Seafood 2, Social Shopping 2, TeleMarketing 2, Ad Network 1, Adventure Travel 1, Apparel and Fashion 1, Consumer Devices 1, EBook Store 1, Food Supply 1, Market Automation 1, Mobile commerce 1, Mobile Marketing 1, On-Demand Warehousing 1, Performance Marketing 1, Pet Food 1, Primary Market Research 1, Property Marketing 1, Referral Marketing 1, Search Engine Marketing 1, Space Travel 1, Store 1, Travel and Tours 1, Travel and Transport 1, Warehousing & Distribution 1, WiFi Marketing 1

Enterprise, AI & Data

6,422

Automation, SaaS, APIs, and intelligence tooling that helps companies operate at scale.

112 sectors
SaaS1,909Artificial Intelligence973Software825HR Tech267IoT204Business Intelligence200Marketing190Information Technology183Internet161Telecommunications149API139Cybersecurity134LegalTech131Data Analytics109Software Development92Developer Tools91Big Data71Enterprise Software59Machine Learning57Automation56CRM51Cloud Computing35Application Software27Security18Cloud Services17Internet Service Provider13Cloud Data Services12Project Management11AI Infrastructure10Data9IT Consulting9IT Services and IT Consulting9AI Developer Tools8Bots as a Service8Cloud Infrastructure8Identity Management8Predictive Analytics8Sales Automation8Cloud7IT Solutions7Data Science6Industrial Automation6Data Centers5Data Visualization5Developer Platform5Machinery Manufacturing5Wired Telecommunications5

65 more with fewer than 5 companies: Business Automation 4, Cloud-based 4, Data Management 4, Cloud Kitchen 3, Cloud Technology 3, Contact Management 3, Data Integration 3, Internet Services 3, AI-as-a-Service 2, Business Analytics 2, Cloud Storage 2, Connectivity 2, Data Annotation 2, Data Collection 2, Data Infrastructure 2, Data Security 2, Data Security Software 2, DevOps & Cloud Hosting 2, Domains 2, Electronic Design Automation (EDA) 2, Enterprise AI 2, Machinery 2, Open Data 2, Software Testing 2, Sports Data Analytics 2, Workflow Automation 2, AI Visibility 1, Application Security 1, AudioTech 1, Automated Internet Management 1, Build VPNs 1, Business Developer 1, Business IT device protection 1, Cloud Server 1, Cloud Solutions 1, Cloud-Based Development 1, Computer and Network Security 1, Customer Data Management 1, Data Automation 1, Data Services 1, Data Sharing 1, Design Software 1, Developer Friendly 1, Digital Security 1, Generative AI 1, Home Automation 1, Information and Internet 1, Internet Radio 1, Media Data Sharing 1, Mobile Computing Software Products 1, Multichannel Analytics 1, National security 1, OpenAPI 1, Plasma Machines 1, Real world Data 1, Research Data 1, Robotic Advisory Software 1, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) 1, Software as a platform 1, Software Products 1, Software support 1, TelcoCloud 1, TMT (Technology, Media & Telecom) 1, Video analytics 1, WiFi cybersecurity 1

Health & Bio

1,508

Digital health, biotech, and wellness solutions improving outcomes and access to care.

81 sectors
HealthTech439Health Care295MedTech140Digital Health73Biotechnology58Health57Electronic Health Records47Medical47Pharmaceuticals44Fitness35Wellness23Telemedicine20Medical Devices19Wellness and Fitness17Hospitals15Mental Health13Pharmacy10Telehealth10Health Diagnostics9Biotechnology Research6Career Development6Home Health Care6MHealth5Skincare5

57 more with fewer than 5 companies: Eye Care 4, Healthcare Management 4, Medical Equipment Manufacturing 4, Medical Health 4, Online Pharmacy 4, Public Health 4, Women's Health 4, Bioinformatics 3, Biomedical Engineering 3, Biopharma 3, Child Care 3, Health data solutions 3, Hospital Management 3, Hospitality Software 3, Medicine Delivery 3, Personal Care Products 3, Reproductive Health 3, Animal Health 2, AutoCare 2, Biomass Energy 2, Health & Wellness 2, Healthcare System 2, Medical Consultations 2, Medical Imaging 2, Personal Health 2, Primary Health Care 2, Sexual Health 2, Telepharmacy 2, Biodiesel Production 1, Biogas 1, Biomass 1, Biomedical waste 1, Biometric ID 1, Career Advising Workshops 1, Career Coaching Sessions 1, EHospital 1, Emergency Medicine 1, FemTech 1, Health Startup Advisory 1, Healthcare IT 1, Home Care 1, Medical Device Supply 1, Medical Equipment 1, Medical Evacuation 1, Medical Interpreting 1, Medical Tourism 1, Medical Translation 1, Medical Wearable 1, Medicals 1, PetCare 1, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 1, Pharmacovigilance 1, Pharmatech 1, Precision Medicine 1, Primary Care 1, Residential Care 1, Wearable Fitness 1

Climate, Energy & Agrifood

1,614

Agri-innovation, clean energy, and sustainability sectors driving long-term resilience.

85 sectors
AgriTech397Clean Tech182Agriculture165Renewable Energy123Energy117Solar Energy88Farming65Energy Services55Clean Energy45Waste Management37Recycling28Distributed Renewable Energy24Agribusiness19Climate Technology19Energy Management18Environmental Engineering18Environmental Services17Sustainability12Aquaculture10Off-Grid Energy10Renewables10Environment9Water8Energy-as-a-Service7Renewables & Environment7Environmental Consulting6Green Energy6Power6Livestock5Smart Farming5

55 more with fewer than 5 companies: Energy Access 4, Environment Conservation 4, Green Solutions 4, Off-Grid Solar 4, Solar Power Generation 4, Waste Innovation 4, Cleaning Services 3, Climate Technology Product Manufacturing 3, Energy Systems 3, Farmers 3, Power Grid 3, Alternative Energy Equipment 2, Commercial and Industrial Solar (C&I) 2, Dairy Farming 2, Energy Leasing Solutions 2, Farmers Market 2, Fish Farming 2, Fishery 2, Power Generation 2, Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing 2, Solar Installation 2, Water Purification 2, Water Treatment 2, Wind Energy 2, Agriculture Management Systems 1, Agroforestry 1, Clean Water 1, Climate Data and Analytics 1, Community Water Systems 1, Direct Air Carbon Capture 1, Drinking Water 1, Dry Cleaning 1, Education Empowerment 1, Empowerment 1, Energy & Environment Resources 1, Energy & Resources 1, Energy Distribution 1, Energy Efficiency 1, Energy Transmission 1, Greenhouse 1, Hydropower 1, ICT For Agriculture 1, Laundry and Dry-cleaning 1, Power Continuity Solution 1, Solar EPC 1, Solar Power Stations 1, Solar Powered Water Pumps 1, Solar Refrigerators 1, Solar Water Heating 1, Sustainable Tech 1, Sustainable Tourism 1, Water Distribution 1, Water Filter 1, Water Production 1, Water Technology 1

Mobility, Logistics & Infra

1,527

Infrastructure and movement layers behind supply chains, travel, and physical operations.

49 sectors
Logistics478Transportation228Mobility190Mobility Tech108Automotive66Supply Chain Management55Logistics & Supply Chain51Ride Hailing38Mobility as a Service35Supply Chain33Electric Vehicles31Electric Mobility24Fleet Management20Ride Sharing17Cold Chain15On-Demand Delivery15Delivery as a Service13Freight Services13Infrastructure13Shipping13Supply Chain and Storage10Aerospace9Public Transportation6Motor Vehicle Manufacturing5

25 more with fewer than 5 companies: Air Transportation 3, Boating 3, Space Technology 3, Vehicle Rental 3, Workspace 3, Cold Chain Transportation 2, Freight and Package Transportation 2, Freight Forwarding 2, Freight Management 2, Last Mile Transportation 2, Vehicle Leasing 2, Aerodynamics 1, Aerospace Component Manufacturing 1, Content Delivery Network 1, Defense and Space Manufacturing 1, Dropshipping 1, E-Logistics 1, Freight Delivery 1, Laundry Delivery Service 1, Marine Transportation 1, Micro-mobility 1, Product Delivery 1, Service Delivery 1, Supply chain technology 1, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) 1

Media, Community & Entertainment

945

Audience, storytelling, and engagement platforms spanning events, content, and culture.

73 sectors
Entertainment107Events104Media99Gaming93Media and Entertainment51Digital content creation48Digital Media39Music32Community31Social Media25Social Entrepreneurship21Sports19Event Management18Content Creators15Event Technology15Social Networking15Game Development13Publishing13Video Games11News10Online Media9Book publishing8E-Sports8Online Games8Social Enterprise8Video Streaming8Social7Social Media Management7Music Streaming6Content Creation5Digital Entertainment5Information Media5Media Production5Online Audio and Video Media5Sports Technology5

38 more with fewer than 5 companies: Creative Media 4, Entertainment Technology 3, Mobile Gaming 3, Social listening 3, 3D Games 2, Blogging 2, Content 2, Dating 2, Digital publishing 2, EGaming 2, Entertainment Production Services 2, Event Planning 2, Film Production 2, Livestreaming 2, Music publishing 2, Music Technology 2, Online publishing 2, Private Social Networking 2, Social App 2, Social Audio 2, Social Gaming 2, Sporting Goods 2, Sportswear 2, TV Media 2, Computer Games 1, Content Development 1, Content Optimization 1, Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) 1, Digital Media Production 1, Game publishing 1, Games 1, Media & Publicity 1, News and TV 1, PC Games 1, Social Media Advertising 1, Social Organization 1, Socialism 1, Virtual Event 1

Education & Workforce

1,734

Learning and enablement platforms building practical skills and talent capacity.

59 sectors
EdTech916Education194Recruitment194E-Learning112Human Resources90Training24Education Management23Language Learning11Coaching9Talent Acquisition9Digital Learning8Higher Education8Tech skill Education8Tutoring8Gig Economy7Human Resource Management7Jobs7STEM Education6Online Education5

40 more with fewer than 5 companies: Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) 4, Education App 4, HR Services 4, Primary and Secondary Education 4, Primary Education 4, Professional Training 4, Workforce Management 4, Edutainment 3, Future of Work 3, Inclusive Learning 3, Learning & Development 3, Robotics Learning 3, Secondary Education 3, Skill Assessment 3, Talent 3, Talent Management 3, Virtual Workforce 3, Deep Learning 2, HR Consultation 2, Open Talent Economy 2, Professional Training & Coaching 2, Sex Education 2, Soft Skills Development 2, Staffing 2, Charter Schools 1, College Recruiting 1, Computer Software Education 1, Continuing Education 1, Corporate Training 1, Dental Training 1, E-Recruitment 1, HR Development 1, Information Security Training 1, Learning 1, Legal Education 1, Part-Time Jobs 1, Religious Education 1, Social Recruiting 1, Virtual Learning 1, Workforce 1

Industrial, Hardware & Manufacturing

494

Deep tech and production innovations bridging software, hardware, and operations.

25 sectors
Manufacturing171Hardware154Construction30Electronics233D Technology19Robotics163D printing12Drones11Industrial9Industrial Engineering8Mining8Semiconductors7ConstructionTech5Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing5

11 more with fewer than 5 companies: Network Hardware 3, Semiconductor Manufacturing 3, Mining Technology 2, Communication Hardware 1, Computer Aided Manufacturing 1, Computer Hardware Manufacturing 1, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing 1, Equipment Manufacturing 1, Hardware repair 1, Plastic Manufacturing 1, Robotics and Drones 1

Public Sector & Services

101

Inclusion, civic systems, and service delivery segments supporting broader access.

13 sectors
Digital Inclusion49Legal Services15Professional Services13Non Profit6

9 more with fewer than 5 companies: Social Impact 4, Public Relations 3, Business Legal advisory 2, EGovernment 2, Government 2, Legal Documents Generation 2, Africa 1, Government Relations 1, Public Service 1

Unclassified

2,755

New or niche sectors pending taxonomy assignment so nothing gets lost.

570 sectors
Mobile Apps276Information Technology Services159B2B122Advertising95Consulting47Small and Medium Businesses46Digital Services44Apps41Messaging38Point of Sale33Business Development30SMS30Communications29Web Development28KYC27Mobile27Web Hosting27Customer Service26Crowdfunding24Compliance23Enterprise Resource Planning23Service Industry23Peer-to-peer22Virtual Reality22Ticketing20Information Services18Freelancing17Gambling17Services17Technology17Courier Services16Leisure13Oil and Gas13Productivity Tools13Rental13BaaS12Chatbots12PaaS12Subscription Services12Utilities12Gift Cards11Sales11Trading Platform11Booking10Digital Identity10Foreign Exchange10Identity Verification10MSMEs10Research10Web Design10Bitcoin9Employment9Last-mile9Outsourcing9Storage9Asset Management8Gamification8Online Portals8Procurement8Professional Networking8TaxTech8WhatsApp Integrations8Broadcasting7Classifieds7Creatives7Distribution7E-Ticketing7Furniture7Nutrition7Price Comparison7Risk Management7Speech Recognition7Stable Coins7Trucking7VOIP7Wireless7Advisory Services6Auto Repair6Bookkeeping6Business Management6Communications Infrastructure6Cosmetics6Customer Engagement6Design6Devices6Escrow6Fraud6Home Decor6Loyalty Programs6NFT6Podcasts6Wearables6Wholesale6Agency5Architecture5Augmented Reality5Branding5Building Materials5Car Sharing5Coworking5Customer Experience5Digital Advertising5Digital Asset Platforms5Document Management5Eco-friendly5Exporting5Fundraising5Handmade5ICT Solutions5Irrigation5Printing5Procurement Management5Supply5Veterinary Services5

456 more with fewer than 5 companies: Advertising Platforms 4, App Development 4, Arts & Crafts 4, Auto Dealers 4, AutoTech 4, Batteries 4, Business Information Systems 4, Car Hailing 4, Cards 4, Cold-storage 4, Cross-border 4, Directory 4, E-Signature 4, Earth Observation 4, Gifting 4, Graphic Design 4, IaaS 4, Interior Designs 4, Jewelry 4, Leasing 4, Management Consulting 4, Mobile App Development 4, Networking 4, Online Auctions 4, Open Source 4, P2E 4, Packaging Services 4, Pension 4, Product Research 4, Rural Electrification 4, Sharing Economy 4, Superapp 4, Taxi Services 4, Virtual Assistant 4, Accelerator 3, Aggregator 3, Animal Feed 3, Animation 3, Art 3, Artisans 3, Aviation 3, Battery-as-a-Service 3, Broadband 3, Brokerage 3, Carpooling 3, Commercial 3, Coupons 3, Crowdsourcing 3, DevOps 3, EBooks 3, Embedded Systems 3, Emergency Services 3, Forestry 3, Fulfillment 3, Funding 3, Genetics 3, HMO 3, Home Improvement 3, Incubator 3, Innovation Management 3, Laundry Services 3, Mapping Services 3, Metaverse 3, Mineral 3, Mortgage 3, Natural Language Processing 3, Parenting 3, Precious Metals 3, PrivacyTech 3, Product Design 3, Quality Control 3, Railroad 3, Rehabilitation 3, Search Engine 3, SEO 3, Stock 3, USSD 3, UX 3, VAS 3, Video 3, Video Production 3, Wedding 3, WiFi 3, Accessories 2, Advice 2, Animation and Post-Production 2, Appliances 2, Audio 2, Audiobooks 2, Authentication 2, Beekeeping 2, Billing 2, Books 2, Business Advisory 2, Business Infrastructure 2, Business Network 2, Business Service 2, Car Maintenance 2, Car Wash 2, Catering 2, Church 2, Commodities 2, Commodity Aggregator 2, Computer 2, Computer Vision 2, Consultation 2, Cooking 2, Customer Engagement Messaging 2, Customer Management 2, Digital Agency 2, Digital Footprint 2, Digital Solutions 2, Electrical 2, Employee Benefits 2, Engagement 2, Engineering 2, Enterprise 2, Equipment 2, Fabrication 2, Facility Management 2, Fiber Optic Solutions 2, Fruits 2, Geolocation 2, Geospatial Mapping 2, GPS Tracking 2, Handyman 2, Horticulture 2, Hotel 2, ICT 2, Import and Export 2, Individual & Family Services 2, Insights 2, Invoice Management 2, Land Management 2, Local Business 2, Loyalty & Rewards 2, Maintenance Management 2, Marine Technology 2, Mechanical Design 2, Mini-grid 2, Mobile Advertising 2, Mobile Services 2, NFC 2, Open Source Infrastructure 2, Open Source Solutions 2, Outdoor Advertising 2, Phone Comparison 2, Photography 2, Prosthetics 2, Psychotherapy 2, Quiz 2, R&D 2, Recreation 2, Repair and Maintenance 2, Sanitation 2, SDG 2, Seed-supply 2, Sensor 2, SensorTech 2, Smart grid 2, Smart Home 2, Startups 2, Stock Exchanges 2, Styling 2, SuperApp Infrastructure 2, Survey 2, Tax Services 2, Technical Support 2, Textiles 2, Therapy 2, Tour Guide 2, Trivia 2, TV Production 2, Vendor Solutions 2, Visitor Management 2, VoiceBot 2, Weight Loss 2, AD/HD 1, Alumni 1, Android 1, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) 1, Anti-counterfeiting 1, App-only 1, Arabic 1, Arabic Virtual Assistant 1, Asset Tracking 1, Association 1, ATM 1, Auction Sales 1, Audit 1, Backup Solutions 1, Bespoke 1, Bicycle 1, Bluetooth 1, BnB 1, Bolt 1, Brand Strategy 1, Breakdown 1, Brewing 1, Building Development 1, Bulbs 1, Bus Management Systems 1, Business Expansion 1, Business Registration 1, Business Supplies & Equipment 1, Business Tools 1, Buy and Rent 1, C2C 1, CaaS 1, CAD 1, Cannabis 1, Car Comparison 1, Car Management 1, Car Rental 1, Car Service 1, Card Acquisition 1, Cargotecture 1, Carpentry 1, Cash Flow Management 1, Chemical 1, Child Psychology 1, Children's Products 1, Co-Living 1, Collaborative Consumption 1, Comics 1, Commercials 1, Commodity Exchange 1, Company Incorporation 1, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) 1, Concierge 1, Container Houses 1, Contract Review 1, Cooking Stoves 1, Cooling-as-a-service 1, Copyright Management 1, CRO 1, Crowd-sourcing Technology 1, Cruise Ship 1, CSI 1, Customer Retention 1, Customer Satisfaction 1, DApps 1, Dental 1, Desalination 1, DevOps deployment platform 1, DevSecOps 1, Digital Collectibles 1, Digital Collection 1, Digital Gift Vouchers 1, Digital KYC 1, Digital Lifestyle 1, Digital Literacy 1, Digital Mapping 1, Digital Signage 1, Digital Studio 1, Digital Transformation 1, Digital Vouchers 1, Distribution Companies 1, DRM 1, Dyslexia 1, EBikes 1, ECG 1, Editing 1, ELaundry 1, Electrical Tools 1, Electrification 1, ELicense 1, Employee Relations 1, Employee Rewards 1, Encryption 1, Enterprise Applications 1, EPurchasing System 1, Equities 1, ERP Implementation 1, ERP Selection 1, Ethereum 1, Expense Management 1, Facilities Support Services 1, FICA 1, Foreign Regulations and Compliance 1, Francophone 1, Freezer 1, Funding Advisory 1, Funding Platform 1, Funeral Services 1, Gardening 1, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) 1, Genomics 1, GIS Solutions 1, GivTech 1, Glasses 1, Gold-as-a-Service (GaaS) 1, Group Buying 1, Handcrafts 1, Housekeeping 1, Human Computer Interaction 1, Hydroponics 1, Hyperledger 1, Illustration 1, Immersion Technology 1, Information 1, Infrastructure Management 1, Innovation 1, Innovative Tech 1, Integrated Antenna 1, Intelligent Systems 1, International Trade and Development 1, Internship Program 1, Intrusion Detection 1, Invoice 1, Islam 1, Knowledge Sharing 1, Laptop repair 1, Last-Mile Distribution 1, Lead Generation 1, LED 1, Ledger 1, Life Science 1, Lifestyle Tech 1, Lighting 1, Listings 1, LLM 1, LMS 1, Local Based Services 1, Lotteries 1, Loyalty Management 1, Management 1, Maritime 1, Mass Communication 1, Maternity 1, Mechanical Engineering 1, Mechanical Systems 1, MENA 1, Mental Awareness 1, Merchant of Record 1, Migrations 1, Mobile Apps services 1, Mobile Technology 1, Model United Nations 1, MOOC 1, MPOS 1, Mutual Funds 1, Natural Resources 1, Nature Reservation 1, Next-generation utility 1, Oil Extraction 1, On Demand Salary 1, On-Demand Expertise 1, On-demand Laundry 1, One to One 1, Online Advertising 1, Online Classifieds 1, Online Notary 1, Online Therapy 1, Optics 1, Optimization 1, Optometry 1, Orchestration platform 1, Organic 1, Organic Fertilizer 1, Organization Development 1, Organizational Change Management 1, OSINT 1, OTT 1, Outdoor 1, Package 1, Paper and Forest Products 1, Parking 1, People Assessment 1, People Management 1, Performance Management 1, Personal Development 1, Personalization 1, Pets Services 1, Phone repairs 1, Phytochemicals 1, Plug & Play 1, Political Risk Analysis 1, Portfolio Management 1, Postal Services 1, Poultry 1, Poultry Products 1, Prefabricated Building 1, Print on Demand 1, Privacy 1, Private Equity 1, Product Authentication 1, Product Development 1, Production Management 1, Productions 1, Psychology 1, Psychometric Testing 1, PV Systems 1, Quality Control Testing 1, Queuing Solution 1, Reconciliation 1, Repair 1, Research and Design 1, Revenue Management 1, RICA 1, Running Shoes 1, Sales Assistant 1, Sanitation and Hygiene 1, Scholarships 1, Securities 1, Semantic Search 1, Sharing 1, Simulation 1, Smart Address System 1, Smart Cities 1, SOC-as-a-Service 1, Soccer 1, Spa 1, Sponsorship 1, Startup Management 1, Stokvel 1, Storage-as-a-service 1, Structured Cabling 1, Study Abroad 1, Tax Registration 1, Taxes Consultancy 1, Taxi Hailing 1, Tech device protection 1, Tech gadget repair 1, Tech-Enabled 1, Technical Writing 1, Techwear 1, Teleradiology 1, Tenders Management System 1, Themes 1, Therapeutics 1, Timbering 1, Time Stamping Authority 1, Toiletries 1, Toys 1, Translation Services 1, TV 1, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) 1, Used Products 1, Vacation Rental 1, Value Chain Digitization 1, VFX 1, Video Advertising 1, Video on Demand 1, Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) 1, Video Websites 1, Virtual Consultation 1, Virtual Currency 1, Weather Reports 1, Web Apps 1, Wind Turbines 1, Wine And Spirits 1, Wireless Connection 1, Wireless Solutions 1, Writing 1, ZKP 1

Frequently asked about African startup sectors

What is the largest startup sector in Africa?
FinTech, with 2,073 companies. SaaS (1,909) and Marketplace (1,291) follow.
How are startups assigned to sectors?
Each startup is tagged with one or more sectors, and each sector belongs to one of 10 groups. A startup tagged with two sectors counts in both, so group totals can add up to more than the number of startups.
Why do some sectors have only a few companies?
Narrow sectors, such as a single payment method, collect only the startups that name them. They are listed under their group so they stay easy to find.