Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Startups in Africa
StartupList Africa tracks 9 Cryptocurrency and Blockchain startups across Africa, which have raised $9.6M in disclosed funding. Nigeria has the most, with 6, followed by Kenya (2) and South Africa (1).
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Cryptocurrency and Blockchain companies
9 companies in this sector
| Company | Tagline | Total Funding | Last Round | Team Size | Backers | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 South Africa | Ezeebit is a B2B fintech platform helping African merchants accept crypto payments with instant, low‑cost settlement. | 1-10 | ||||
 Nigeria | Real-time Bitcoin price and African BTC exchange rates platform | 1-10 | ||||
 Kenya | Hurupay is a fintech platform offering stablecoin-backed virtual accounts for freelancers, remote workers, and individuals. | Funding Round | 1-10 | |||
 Nigeria | Shiga Digital is a B2B fintech startup offering on‑chain banking solutions for African enterprises. | Corporate | 1-10 | |||
 Nigeria | Useazza is a Lagos-based fintech startup building Azza, a WhatsApp-integrated AI crypto wallet simplifying digital transactions. | 1-10 | ||||
 Kenya | Checker offers global stablecoin infrastructure powering institutional cross‑border payments. | $8M | Seed | 11-50 | ||
 Nigeria | BuyCoins is a service that enables users trade cryptocurrency instantly with no wait time. | $1M | Seed | 11-20 | ||
 Nigeria | Paycrest builds B2B fintech settlement infrastructure globally. | $404K | Pre-seed | 1-10 | ||
 Nigeria | Konnadex enables African merchants to accept stablecoin payments through seamless Web3 tools. | $20K | Grant | 11-50 |
Cryptocurrency and Blockchain startups by country
Top Cryptocurrency and Blockchain investors in Africa
- Microtractionbacked 2
- Al Mada Venturesbacked 1
- Base Ecosystem Fundbacked 1
- Circlebacked 1
- Founders, Inc.backed 1
- Framework Venturesbacked 1
Cryptocurrency and Blockchain startups: quick facts
- How many Cryptocurrency and Blockchain startups are there in Africa?
- StartupList Africa tracks 9 Cryptocurrency and Blockchain startups across Africa.
- How much funding have Cryptocurrency and Blockchain startups in Africa raised?
- Cryptocurrency and Blockchain startups in Africa have raised $9.6M in disclosed funding.
- Which African countries have the most Cryptocurrency and Blockchain startups?
- Nigeria has the most, with 6, followed by Kenya (2) and South Africa (1).
- Who invests in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain startups in Africa?
- Microtraction has backed 2 Cryptocurrency and Blockchain startups, followed by Al Mada Ventures (1) and Base Ecosystem Fund (1).
