Media and Entertainment Startups in Africa
StartupList Africa tracks 28 Media and Entertainment startups across Africa, which have raised $87M in disclosed funding. Nigeria has the most, with 8, followed by Egypt (7) and Kenya (2).
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Media and Entertainment companies
24 companies in this sector
| Company | Tagline | Total Funding | Last Round | Team Size | Backers | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nigeria | Kirgawa aims to connect event sponsors, exhibitors, and service providers with the right events. | 2-10 | ||||
 Egypt | Wanas is an on-demand audio platform focusing on Arabic content. | 11-50 | ||||
 Uganda | Yeeplatform is an African e-book, magazine, comics, and audiobook subscription service. Offering users monthly, weekly and daily subscriptions. | 2-10 | ||||
 Egypt | Media Gate Studios is an Egyptian startup that aims towards creating and providing a content solutions to businesses. | 51-200 | ||||
 Egypt | A social network connects talents, sponsors & crew members via media projects & events. | 2-10 | ||||
 Egypt | ViralWave is a Cairo-based B2B consultancy delivering strategic content solutions. | 11-50 | ||||
 Uganda | Hytribe is an online platform that enables young people achieve mental wellness through a psychosocial support model. | 2-10 | ||||
 Egypt | Akhdar is an Egyptian EdTech startup which functions as a book summary mobile app. | Seed | 1-10 | |||
 Nigeria | Gamr is a Nigerian competitive e-sports startup. | Grant | 2-10 | |||
 Nigeria | Afrocritik is a digital media platform that focuses on African art, entertainment, fashion, music, movies, and culture. | 2-10 | ||||
 Senegal | Senmixmaster delivers AI-powered mastering, empowering creators with affordable, professional-quality audio results. | Funding Round | 1-10 | |||
 Senegal | Marodi TV is an Audiovisual Content Production Company, created in Senegal in 2013. | Corporate | 51-200 | |||
 Nigeria | ATHLST Inc. is a digital sports news and content studio | Funding Round | 2-10 | |||
 Nigeria | IROKO is Africa's leading entertainment technology company. | $40M | Series E | 51-100 | ||
 Côte D'ivoire | Molotov, an OTT distribution platform which revolutionizes access to television programs from more than 220 content publishers and television channels. | $35M | Series B | 51-200 | ||
 Kenya | Kukua is a Kenyan EdTech startup that provides an educational platform offering game-based learning to create highly motivating learning environments. | $9M | Series A | 11-50 | ||
 Egypt | Jeel Platform is an edutainment startup for parents and children especially of the MENA region. | $1M | Seed | 51-200 | ||
 Nigeria | KNOT Technologies is a Nigerian fintech rebuilding Africa’s ticketing with secure, scalable digital solutions. | $1M | Pre-seed | 1-10 | ||
 South Africa | Mettlestate is a South African premium esports and gaming startup. | $720K | Seed | 2-10 | ||
 Nigeria | Stream Pay Platforms Africa delivers zero‑data digital subscriptions, empowering creators and consumers across Africa. | $500K | Private Equity | 11-50 |
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Media and Entertainment startups by country
Top Media and Entertainment investors in Africa
- Canal+backed 2
- A15backed 1
- Adrenaline gamingbacked 1
- Alchimia Investmentbacked 1
- Alchimia Investmentsbacked 1
- AUC Venture Labbacked 1
Media and Entertainment startups: quick facts
- How many Media and Entertainment startups are there in Africa?
- StartupList Africa tracks 28 Media and Entertainment startups across Africa.
- How much funding have Media and Entertainment startups in Africa raised?
- Media and Entertainment startups in Africa have raised $87M in disclosed funding.
- Which African countries have the most Media and Entertainment startups?
- Nigeria has the most, with 8, followed by Egypt (7) and Kenya (2).
- Who invests in Media and Entertainment startups in Africa?
- Canal+ has backed 2 Media and Entertainment startups, followed by A15 (1) and Adrenaline gaming (1).
