Community Startups in Africa
StartupList Africa tracks 12 Community startups across Africa, which have raised $37.7M in disclosed funding. Kenya has the most, with 7, followed by Nigeria (2) and Ghana (1).
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Community companies
12 companies in this sector
| Company | Tagline | Total Funding | Last Round | Team Size | Backers | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() Uganda | Hytribe is an online platform that enables young people achieve mental wellness through a psychosocial support model. | 2-10 | ||||
A Travel tech revolution bridging the gap between wanderlust and seamless accommodation. | 2-10 | |||||
Kenya | Side is a Kenyan e-Commerce startup that allows users become social sellers. | Grant | 2-10 | |||
![]() Kenya | Sanergy is aNairobi based waste management startup that aims to provide affordable and accessible waste management solutions. | $30M | Venture | 201-500 | ||
![]() Kenya | Sanivation is a Kenyan startup that provides solution for sanitation problems. | $5M | Grant | 51-200 | ||
![]() Morocco | Buzzkito is a an active and modern co-working space | $2M | Series A | 11-50 | ||
![]() Nigeria | VENCO is an all-in-one community management solution for multi-unit residential and commercial communities. | $670K | Pre-seed | 11-50 | ||
![]() Kenya | Freshco was founded in 2000 with the primary objective of producing, processing and distributing high quality seeds. | $484K | Debt Financing | 11-50 | ||
![]() Kenya | Dignitas strengthens educators and school leaders to improve learning outcomes in underserved communities. | $100K | Grant | 11-50 | ||
![]() Kenya | Raino Tech4Impact is a social enterprise that leverages technology as an enabler to empower African communities. | $100K | Seed | 2-10 | ||
![]() Nigeria | ClapMi merges livestreaming with Web3 rewards, empowering creators and fans through blockchain engagement. | $20K | Grant | 1-10 | ||
Kenya | Student-led vehicle exhaust filtration project for cleaner urban air. | $13K | Grant | 1-10 |
Community startups by country
Top Community investors in Africa
- Acumenbacked 1
- AfricInvestbacked 1
- AXA Investment Managersbacked 1
- Dakar Network Angelsbacked 1
- Decimal Point Venturesbacked 1
- Desigan Chinniahbacked 1
Community startups: quick facts
- How many Community startups are there in Africa?
- StartupList Africa tracks 12 Community startups across Africa.
- How much funding have Community startups in Africa raised?
- Community startups in Africa have raised $37.7M in disclosed funding.
- Which African countries have the most Community startups?
- Kenya has the most, with 7, followed by Nigeria (2) and Ghana (1).
- Who invests in Community startups in Africa?
- Acumen has backed 1 Community startup, followed by AfricInvest (1) and AXA Investment Managers (1).








