Coaching Startups in Africa

The Pan-African coaching market is buzzing with potential but facing challenges. While startups like Smartprof, CoffeeChat, and Irawo are making strides, local business leaders express concerns about affordability, cultural relevance, and a lack of qualified coaches. The word on the ground suggests a need for tailored solutions, local language support, and partnerships with established organizations to drive growth.

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4 companies in this sector

CompanyTaglineTotal FundingLast RoundTeam SizeBackersAction
Smartprof
Smartprof
Morocco

Smartprof connects school-aged students with top tier teachers for 1:1 and grouped tutoring sessions.

$160K
Pre-seed
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2-10
No Data
Irawo
Irawo
Benin

Irawo is an online community that helps young Africans make a living from their talents.

$20K
Non-equity Assistance
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11-50
No Data
CoffeeChat
CoffeeChat
Mauritius

CoffeeChat is a coaching-as-a-service (CaaS) platform that allows companies offer one-on-one executive coaching for their managers.

$20K
Non-equity Assistance
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2-10
No Data
SamaCoach
SamaCoach
Senegal

SamaCoach is a Senegalese fitness platform connecting users to gyms, coaches, and personalized wellness programs.

$15K
Seed
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1-10
No Data