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Social Entrepreneurship Startups in Africa

Social entrepreneurship in East Africa is evolving, with local giants emerging. Angaza, Farmerline, and Jibu are leading the pack, creating sustainable impact while navigating challenges. The buzz among business leaders is positive, recognizing the potential to improve lives and drive growth.

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20 companies in this sector

Company	Tagline	Total Funding	Last Round	Team Size	Backers
Green Hope Renewable Energy Works Ethiopia	Energy and electrical service and product provider company	-	- -	10-50	No Data
ZALA TECH Ethiopia	Empoer your Business	-	- -	10-50	No Data
Hytribe Uganda	Hytribe is an online platform that enables young people achieve mental wellness through a psychosocial support model.	-	- -	2-10	No Data
WidEnergy Africa Zambia	WidEnergy is a Zambian Energy startup which works with female sales agents to distribute renewable energy solutions across Zambia	-	Funding Round -	11-50	No Data
FLOEWS: Flood Early Warning System Nigeria	FLOEWS	-	- -	2-10	No Data
Tudu Ghana	Tudu is an ecommerce startup that provides a marketplace platform for small and medium scale retail businesses to sell online without creating websites.	-	- -	2-10	No Data

MENA Tech Ecosystem Egypt	MENA Tech Ecosystem is the largest online community platform that connects entrepreneurship ecosystem stakeholders	-	- -	2-10	No Data
Japahub Nigeria	A social platform for individuals migrating to other countries for education, jobs, marriage, etc. Connect, migrate and thrive.	-	- -	10-50	No Data
Arabekia store Egypt	Arabekia store is an Egyptian startup that specializes in marketing and selling of handcrafted products.	-	- -	2-10	No Data
Angaza Kenya	Angaza is a Kenya-based Alternative Energy startup that develops solar energy systems designed to increase clean energy access in off-grid markets	$30M	Series B -	51-200	No Data
Farmerline Ghana	Farmerline is creating lasting profit for farmers everywhere	$15M	Seed -	11-50	No Data
Jibu Rwanda	Jibu is a Kigali-based startup that equips entrepreneurs to establish affordable access to basic necessities.	$8M	Series B -	201-500	No Data
Boreal Light Kenya	Boreal Light designs and manufactures affordable solar water desalination systems for off-grid communities around the globe, especially Africa.	$8M	Funding Round -	11-50	No Data
Kopo Kopo Kenya	Kopo Kopo is a Nairobi-based company that offers solutions to help businesses grow and prosper through payments.	$6M	Series B -	11-50	No Data
Solar Sister Nigeria	Solar Sister is a female-empowered startup focusing on the distribution of solar energy in developing countries	$5M	Funding Round -	51-200	No Data
Jacaranda Health Kenya	Jacaranda Health delivers sustainable solutions in partnership with government hospitals to improve quality of care for moms & newborns.	$5M	Grant -	51-200	No Data
Juhudi Kilimo Kenya	Juhudi Kilimo is investing in farmers and transforming lives	$824K	Grant -	201-500	No Data
Wee Media Kenya	WeeMedia is a multi-brand & multi-channel media company in Africa.	$400K	Seed -	11-50	No Data
Leaf Rwanda	Leaf is a Rwandan startup which offers virtual banking services to vulnerable populations crossing borders.	$269K	Grant -	2-10	No Data
M-Farm Kenya	M-Farm connects smallholder African farmers with urban and export markets via SMS and a web-enabled marketplace.	$235K	Venture -	2-10	No Data

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