What industries are covered on StartupList Africa?

The page covers major sectors such as fintech, commerce, health, enterprise software, AI, climate, logistics, and other emerging technology categories.

How should investors use these sector pages?

Use sector pages to compare startup density, identify active categories, and prioritize verticals before drilling into startup and investor profile data.

Can operators use sector pages for market analysis?

Yes. Operators can use the sector map to benchmark competitive landscapes, evaluate adjacent categories, and spot partnership opportunities.

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Research Startups in Africa

Research is still nascent in Pan-Africa, with limited funding and infrastructure. Kngine and delvv.io have made strides, but adoption is slow due to cost, lack of skilled professionals, and cultural barriers. Business leaders see the potential but remain cautious, awaiting proven ROI and local success stories.

Tracked Companies

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Market Map

9 companies in this sector

Company	Tagline	Total Funding	Last Round	Team Size	Backers
Scienup Egypt	Scienup is an Egypt online marketplace for researchers and businesses who are looking to outsource experiments in the fields of science and engineering.	-	- -	2-10	No Data
Stahili Kenya	Stahili is a new Kenya-based e-commerce platform that rewards users for participating in surveys and shopping activities.	-	- -	11-50	No Data
Majecules LLC Egypt	Majecules is an Egyptian AI driven start-up focusing on the computational prediction, analysis, and modelling of big data in molecular sciences	-	- -	2-10	No Data
CMQ Media Nigeria	CMQ Media is a consulting and advisory firm focused on the media, tech, and creative economy.	-	- -	2-10	No Data
Yazi South Africa	Yazi is offering the best qualitative research tool for emerging markets.	$2M	Seed -	1-10	No Data
Kngine Egypt	Kngine is an intelligent engine that answers naturally posed factual questions and performs actions.	$775K	Venture -	11-50	No Data

delvv.io South Africa	delvv.io is an award-winning research consultancy that allows brands around the world to get feedback from Creative Professionals.	$127K	Venture -	2-10	No Data
DPE Company Kenya	DPE Company builds digital infrastructure that powers health engagement and connected care.	$25K	Non-equity Assistance -	1-10	No Data
UzimaNexus Kenya	AI‑enabled, blockchain‑secured operating system helping African clinics digitize workflows and deliver better care.	$10K	Seed -	1-10	No Data

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