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Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Startups in Africa

Crypto and blockchain in East Africa: growing interest, but challenges remain. Regulatory frameworks and infrastructure gaps hinder widespread adoption. Local business leaders are exploring use cases, but concerns over volatility and security persist. BuyCoins is a major player, but faces competition from global and local exchanges.

Avg. Deal Size
$1.9M+0%
Active Startups
8+0%
Total Funding
$9.6M+0%
Avg. Growth
-100%+0%

Market Map

8 companies in this sector

CompanyTaglineTotal FundingLast RoundTeam SizeBackersAction
Ezeebit
Ezeebit
South Africa

Ezeebit is a B2B fintech platform helping African merchants accept crypto payments with instant, low‑cost settlement.

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1-10
No Data
useazza
useazza
Nigeria

Useazza is a Lagos-based fintech startup building Azza, a WhatsApp-integrated AI crypto wallet simplifying digital transactions.

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1-10
No Data
Hurupay
Hurupay
Kenya

Hurupay is a fintech platform offering stablecoin-backed virtual accounts for freelancers, remote workers, and individuals.

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Founding Round
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1-10
No Data
Shiga Digital
Shiga Digital
Nigeria

Shiga Digital is a B2B fintech startup offering on‑chain banking solutions for African enterprises.

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Corporate
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1-10
No Data
Checker
Checker
Kenya

Checker offers global stablecoin infrastructure powering institutional cross‑border payments.

$8M
Seed
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11-50
No Data
BuyCoins
BuyCoins
Nigeria

BuyCoins is a service that enables users trade cryptocurrency instantly with no wait time.

$1M
Seed
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11-20
No Data

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