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Funding Startups in Africa

Funding scene in East Africa remains nascent, with limited venture capital activity. Excel@Uni is a notable player, providing seed funding to early-stage startups. However, local business leaders express concerns over funding gaps, particularly for growth-stage companies. The ecosystem needs more investors and tailored funding mechanisms to support the region's entrepreneurial growth.

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3 companies in this sector

CompanyTaglineTotal FundingLast RoundTeam SizeBackersAction
Bantaba
Bantaba
Kenya

Bantaba is a digital match-making platform connecting African startups with professionals and investors in the African diaspora.

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2-10
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Fiatope
Fiatope
Cameroon

Fiatope is a funding platform for innovative projects with a strong social impact that are implemented in Africa.

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2-10
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Excel@Uni
Excel@Uni
South Africa

Excel@Uni empowers youth by increasing their odds of graduation, providing work-readiness training and income opportunities.

$300K
Funding Round
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2-10
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