How much funding have Software Development startups in Africa raised?

Software Development startups in Africa have raised $89.4M in disclosed funding.

Who invests in Software Development startups in Africa?

Y Combinator has backed 5 Software Development startups, followed by Launch Africa (4) and Madica (3).

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Software Development startups in Africa

StartupList Africa tracks 87 Software Development startups across Africa, which have raised $89.4M in disclosed funding. Nigeria has the most, with 12, followed by Kenya (11) and Egypt (9).

Companies: 87; in this sector
Avg. Deal Size: $1.5M
Total Funding: $89.4M

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#	Startup	What they do	Last round	Raised	Team
1	LarvenTanzania	Larven is a software development consultancy that provides modern and scalable bespoke software solutions for businesses and corporations.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
2	StraTechSouth Africa	StraTech builds enterprise fintech infrastructure for payments, treasury, and reconciliation across African industries.	Venture	Not disclosed	11–50
3	HabariTanzania	Habari is a Tanzanian startup enhancing people’s lives by facilitating connections through a superior internet experience.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	51–200
4	ZALA TECHEthiopia	Empoer your Business	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	10–50
5	UNLOCKEgypt	AI-powered procurement that scopes needs, finds vetted suppliers and compares bids	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
6	Kangai TechnologiesKenya	We Develop & Design Quality Software Solutions tailor-made for Africa.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
7	A1smartCamEgypt	A1smartCam is delivering high quality Application development and consultancy services across a wide range of technologies	Pre-seed	Not disclosed	11–50
8	Nona DigitalSouth Africa	Expert FinTech software consultancy delivering intuitive, scalable solutions globally.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	11–50
9	Code Tech Consulting LimitedNigeria	IT consultancy helping businesses and individuals solve problems with technology.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
10	HytribeUganda	Hytribe is an online platform that enables young people achieve mental wellness through a psychosocial support model.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
11	RennitiZimbabwe	A platform for finding student accommodation from off-campus houses	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
12	Nyuchi AfricaZimbabwe	Harare-based frontier infrastructure company building payments, identity, offline-first apps and developer tools	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
13	Goandroy Technologes T) LimitedTanzania	SAP Solution Provider	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	10–50
14	Bridging TechnologiesTanzania	Grow your business with the Digital Marketing & Digital Transformation	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
15	iVoiceUpEgypt	iVoiceUp provides anonymous reporting and intelligent case‑management tools that help companies strengthen compliance.	Venture	Not disclosed	11–50
16	Gimsc Solutions LimitedKenya	Gimsc is a software company with an ERP software for HR & Payroll module, Financial Accounting module, School Management module, Time & Attendance, Leave	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
17	BriteEgypt	Brite is an AI-powered HR Business solution, designed to help MENA organizations streamline HR and business operations.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	11–50
18	Siidaa TechnologyEthiopia	We are Ethiopia based Tech startup working on software development	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
19	ScnipNigeria	Scnip - A Talent Outsourcing, Web and Mobile Software Development and e-commerce website design company in Abuja, Nigeria	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	10–50
20	VisernicAngola	A digital solutions provider specializing in web and mobile app development, UI/UX design, and digital marketing.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	10–50

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Frequently asked about Software Development in Africa

How many Software Development startups are there in Africa?: StartupList Africa tracks 87 Software Development startups across Africa.
How much funding have Software Development startups in Africa raised?: Software Development startups in Africa have raised $89.4M in disclosed funding.
Which African countries have the most Software Development startups?: Nigeria has the most, with 12, followed by Kenya (11) and Egypt (9).
Who invests in Software Development startups in Africa?: Y Combinator has backed 5 Software Development startups, followed by Launch Africa (4) and Madica (3).

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