How much funding have Game Development startups in Africa raised?

Game Development startups in Africa have raised $180K in disclosed funding.

Who invests in Game Development startups in Africa?

Google has backed 9 Game Development startups, followed by Alex Angels (1) and AUC Angels (1).

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Game Development startups in Africa

StartupList Africa tracks 13 Game Development startups across Africa, which have raised $180K in disclosed funding. Nigeria has the most, with 7, followed by South Africa (4) and Egypt (1).

Companies: 13; in this sector
Avg. Deal Size: $180K
Total Funding: $180K

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Updated 30 Oct 202613 companiesSource: SLA Startup IndexHow sectors are assigned →Full directory →

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#	Startup	What they do	Last round	Raised	Team
1	Disputed People GamesSouth Africa	South African studio making culturally rich games rooted in African stories and mythology.	Grant	Not disclosed
2	Dimension11Nigeria	Indie game studio based in Nigeria, currently developing Legendsoforisha: Blood and Water	Grant	Not disclosed	11–50
3	GazuntypeNigeria	Lagos-based solo game studio of Tade Ajiboye, creator of the story-driven maze adventure Go North.	Grant	Not disclosed
4	Fer FactorNigeria	Lagos-based independent game studio behind the cozy cleaning game Chore Master.	Grant	Not disclosed
5	Goondu InteractiveNigeria	Enugu-based game studio building Beyond Service, an action game rooted in African mythology and culture	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
6	Studio BoSouth Africa	Cape Town animation and games studio behind the idle clicker Idle Sands.	Grant	Not disclosed
7	Vetkoek StudiosSouth Africa	South African mobile game studio behind Taxi Ranked, a game about driving a taxi in South Africa.	Grant	Not disclosed
8	Weza Interactive EntertainmentKenya	Kenyan game studio behind Riziki, a free-to-play mobile rhythm adventure built on African music.	Grant	Not disclosed
9	Juju GamesNigeria	Nigerian indie game studio building African-rooted game worlds, including the Vodou universe.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
10	Maliyo GamesNigeria	Maliyo is a Nigerian mobile game development studio that focuses on African-inspired games.	Grant	Not disclosed	11–50
11	Clockwork AcornSouth Africa	South African indie game studio making chunky-design puzzle and adventure games, known for Jetstream.	Grant	Not disclosed
12	Deluxe Entertainment StudiosNigeria	Nigerian independent studio behind Rasta Santa, a 2D action platformer set in Lagos.	Grant	Not disclosed
13	Cryptyd IncEgypt	Developing immersive gaming experiences in Egypt.	Funding Round	$180K	11–50

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Frequently asked about Game Development in Africa

How many Game Development startups are there in Africa?: StartupList Africa tracks 13 Game Development startups across Africa.
How much funding have Game Development startups in Africa raised?: Game Development startups in Africa have raised $180K in disclosed funding.
Which African countries have the most Game Development startups?: Nigeria has the most, with 7, followed by South Africa (4) and Egypt (1).
Who invests in Game Development startups in Africa?: Google has backed 9 Game Development startups, followed by Alex Angels (1) and AUC Angels (1).

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