How much funding have E-Commerce startups in Africa raised?

E-Commerce startups in Africa have raised $2.5B in disclosed funding.

Who invests in E-Commerce startups in Africa?

500 Global has backed 19 E-Commerce startups, followed by Y Combinator (17) and LoftyInc Capital Management (11).

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E-Commerce startups in Africa

StartupList Africa tracks 1,048 E-Commerce startups across Africa, which have raised $2.5B in disclosed funding. Nigeria has the most, with 260, followed by Egypt (210) and South Africa (111).

Avg. Deal Size: $6.2M
Total Funding: $2.5B

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#	Startup	What they do	Last round	Raised	Team
1	Lux Firm GroupRwanda	Rwandan e-procurement platform connecting construction buyers and suppliers through online tenders.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	11–50
2	CairoVoltEgypt	Egyptian hardware verification lab and online store for authentic PD and GaN chargers, power banks and audio accessories.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
3	AlgovitaTunisia	Dermo-cosmetic laboratory combining marine algae biotechnology with natural skincare formulation, sold online and in-institute.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
4	EaselowNigeria	Student marketplace app for buying and selling new and used items and finding businesses around campuses.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
5	iKhokhaSouth Africa	iKhokha is helping South African business owners believe in better by accelerating the digital economy	Venture	Not disclosed	201–500
6	PershamaEgypt	Pershama is a pharmacy eCommerce and delivery startup which links patients with pharmacies so they can order medicine	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
7	iibiyDjibouti	Online classifieds site in Djibouti for buying, selling and renting property, vehicles, fashion and goods.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
8	Tonaton.comGhana	Tonaton.com is a Ghana-based classifieds site that offers an ecommerce marketplce platform.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	51–200
9	HiServe HubNigeria	Lagos app to book verified artisans and shop local sellers, with escrow-protected payments.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
10	Get AllCameroon	Douala app for ordering, collecting or delivering groceries and everyday goods, with cash-back bonuses for users	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
11	BlissLyngNigeria	Creator website, online store, smart links and audience tools priced in Naira	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
12	OtappTanzania	Online booking platform for bus, flight, movie and event tickets in Tanzania.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	11–50
13	SkooliUganda	Ugandan platform helping parents buy and deliver school supplies to boarding-school students.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	11–50
14	EloicaUganda	Order groceries and essentials for same-day delivery in Kampala	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
15	The Rad Black KidsZimbabwe	The Rad Black Kids blends Zimbabwean street culture with ethical fashion and climate activism.	Funding Round	Not disclosed	2–10
16	KALYSTunisia	Online store for handmade Tunisian decor, tableware and corporate gifts with Mediterranean design, for companies and individuals.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
17	MyshopaNigeria	Create a simple store page for your Instagram and WhatsApp business. Share one link, get paid.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
18	ZumiiSouth Africa	WhatsApp-based service that sources, packs, labels and delivers children's school stationery lists to South African parents.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
19	ImpexallyGhana	Ghanaian e-commerce marketplace and shopping app connecting consumers and sellers with deals and order tracking.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	11–50 (2 on LI)
20	Ladipo.ngNigeria	Online marketplace for verified genuine auto parts in Nigeria, with AI part matching and fast Lagos delivery.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10

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Frequently asked about E-Commerce in Africa

How many E-Commerce startups are there in Africa?: StartupList Africa tracks 1,048 E-Commerce startups across Africa.
How much funding have E-Commerce startups in Africa raised?: E-Commerce startups in Africa have raised $2.5B in disclosed funding.
Which African countries have the most E-Commerce startups?: Nigeria has the most, with 260, followed by Egypt (210) and South Africa (111).
Who invests in E-Commerce startups in Africa?: 500 Global has backed 19 E-Commerce startups, followed by Y Combinator (17) and LoftyInc Capital Management (11).

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