How much funding have Marketplace startups in Africa raised?

Marketplace startups in Africa have raised $991.8M in disclosed funding.

Who invests in Marketplace startups in Africa?

Y Combinator has backed 9 Marketplace startups, followed by 500 Global (8) and 4DX Ventures (6).

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Marketplace startups in Africa

StartupList Africa tracks 1,028 Marketplace startups across Africa, which have raised $991.8M in disclosed funding. Nigeria has the most, with 237, followed by South Africa (145) and Egypt (126).

Avg. Deal Size: $4M
Total Funding: $991.8M

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Updated 23 Oct 2026Source: SLA Startup IndexHow sectors are assigned →Full directory →

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#	Startup	What they do	Last round	Raised	Team
1	nairaCompareNigeria	Comparison platform for loans, savings, investments and credit scores in Nigeria.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	11–50
2	MjenziTanzania	Tanzanian construction marketplace for house plans, building materials and verified contractors.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
3	Staffed HourlySouth Africa	Hourly staffing solution for small businesses	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
4	Flash PropertyEgypt	Flash Property is an Egyptian PropTech marketplace designed to help users find their dream homes in a click of a button.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	11–50
5	TriploMorocco	Moroccan travel marketplace for booking organised trips, tours and activities with certified local guides.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
6	CarWizSouth Africa	Request-led car buying platform where competing dealers send proposals buyers can compare online.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
7	ZapCameroon	Delivery app in Cameroon for ordering from nearby restaurants or sending a courier, with live rider tracking.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
8	EaselowNigeria	Student marketplace app for buying and selling new and used items and finding businesses around campuses.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
9	AcquiroNigeria	Confidential marketplace for buying and selling Nigerian SMEs, connecting owners with qualified buyers	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
10	corpers.ngNigeria	Independent community for NYSC corps members to find lodges, read PPA reviews, buy and sell, and chat by state.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
11	Tonaton.comGhana	Tonaton.com is a Ghana-based classifieds site that offers an ecommerce marketplce platform.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	51–200
12	TamwilMorocco	Digital platform helping entrepreneurs and companies in Morocco's Marrakech-Safi region find public and private financing.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
13	HiServe HubNigeria	Lagos app to book verified artisans and shop local sellers, with escrow-protected payments.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
14	Lux Firm GroupRwanda	Rwandan e-procurement platform connecting construction buyers and suppliers through online tenders.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	11–50
15	KinkoTunisia	Central reservation system for independent MEA hotels combining channel manager, booking engine, local payments and a B2B agency marketplace.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
16	Click to SwitchSouth Africa	Bank account comparison platform that recommends and helps South Africans switch to a better-fit bank.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
17	Upskill.muMauritius	Mauritian marketplace for professional training courses, workshops and instructors, with HRDC and MQA support services.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
18	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
19	Worker.ngNigeria	Directory and marketplace for finding Nigerian artisans and skilled workers by trade and location.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
20	LaborHackNigeria	Hire certified construction artisans on demand	Not disclosed	Not disclosed

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Frequently asked about Marketplace in Africa

How many Marketplace startups are there in Africa?: StartupList Africa tracks 1,028 Marketplace startups across Africa.
How much funding have Marketplace startups in Africa raised?: Marketplace startups in Africa have raised $991.8M in disclosed funding.
Which African countries have the most Marketplace startups?: Nigeria has the most, with 237, followed by South Africa (145) and Egypt (126).
Who invests in Marketplace startups in Africa?: Y Combinator has backed 9 Marketplace startups, followed by 500 Global (8) and 4DX Ventures (6).

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StartupList Africa, “Marketplace startups in Africa”, updated 23 Oct 2026.

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