USSD Startups in Africa
StartupList Africa tracks 2 USSD startups across Africa, which have raised $2.2M in disclosed funding. Kenya has the most, with 1, followed by Nigeria (1).
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Avg. Deal Size
$2.2M
Active Startups
2
Total Funding
$2.2M
Avg. Growth
0%
USSD companies
2 companies in this sector
| Company | Tagline | Total Funding | Last Round | Team Size | Backers | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() Kenya | mSwali is a Kenyan EdTech startup on a mission to promote the knowledge of African adult population. | - | Pre-seed - | 2-10 | No Data | |
![]() Nigeria | Stax is a startup that allows Africans to buy airtime, send and request money, and transfer funds between accounts via automated USSD codes | $2M | Seed - | 11-50 | No Data |
Top USSD investors in Africa
- 500 Globalbacked 1
- Anthemis Groupbacked 1
- GAN Venturesbacked 1
- Garuda Venturesbacked 1
- Noemis Venturesbacked 1
- Orange DAObacked 1
USSD startups: quick facts
- How many USSD startups are there in Africa?
- StartupList Africa tracks 2 USSD startups across Africa.
- How much funding have USSD startups in Africa raised?
- USSD startups in Africa have raised $2.2M in disclosed funding.
- Which African countries have the most USSD startups?
- Kenya has the most, with 1, followed by Nigeria (1).
- Who invests in USSD startups in Africa?
- 500 Global has backed 1 USSD startup, followed by Anthemis Group (1) and GAN Ventures (1).

