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MSMEs Startups in Africa

MSMEs are the backbone of West Africa's economy, accounting for majority of businesses and jobs. Despite challenges like limited access to finance and infrastructure, they're driving innovation and growth. Local business leaders are cautiously optimistic, recognizing the potential for MSMEs to transform the region.

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8 companies in this sector

Company	Tagline	Total Funding	Last Round	Team Size	Backers
PayPecker Nigeria	PayPecker is the leading unified commerce platform for Africa offering eCommerce enablement APIs for African retailers.	-	Funding Round -	11-50	No Data
Fido Ghana Ghana	Fintech lender empowering individuals and MSMEs with digital financial access.	$75M	Debt Financing -	51-200	No Data
TopUp Mama Kenya	TopUp Mama makes it easier for restaurants to start and grow. Get access to stock, credit, and community support.	$2M	Grant -	11-50	No Data
Trade Lenda Nigeria	Trade Lenda is building a digital bank for the underserved starting with MSMEs across emerging markets today with access to credit.	$726K	Grant -	2-10	No Data
Cartnshop Kenya	Empowering African SMEs with affordable and efficient online stores through Cartnshop.	$400K	Angel -	11-50	No Data
Black Swan Mauritius	Fintech turning alternative consumer and MSME data into credit‑intelligence tools for financial institutions.	$50K	Pre-seed -	11-50	No Data

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Innobid Kenya	Innobid is a Kenyan AI-powered e-procurement platform enhancing transparency, efficiency, and inclusion in procurement processes.	$10K	Seed -	11-50	No Data
Agrotech+ Kenya	Agrotech+ is financing agricultural technologies through mobile micro savings & loans for Small holder famers.	$10K	Grant -	11-50	No Data