How much funding have Artificial Intelligence startups in Addis Ababa raised?

Artificial Intelligence startups in Addis Ababa have raised $5M across 2 disclosed rounds.

Who invests in Artificial Intelligence startups in Addis Ababa?

Chapter One has backed 1 of them, followed by Global Index Insurance Facility (GIIF) (1) and P1 Ventures (1). 5 investors have backed Artificial Intelligence startups in Addis Ababa in total.

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Artificial Intelligence startups in Addis Ababa

StartupList Africa tracks 13 Artificial Intelligence startups in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which have raised $5M across 2 disclosed rounds. 5 investors have backed them.

Companies: 13; in Addis Ababa
Total raised: $5M; 2 rounds
Investors: 5; backed them

Updated 22 Oct 202613 companiesSource: SLA Startup IndexHow sectors are assigned →Full directory →

Artificial Intelligence startups in Addis Ababa13

#	Startup	What they do	Last round	Raised	Team
1	AynuLabsEthiopia	Ethiopian AI product studio behind AynuKids, a safe learning platform for children, and an AI learning product.	-	Not disclosed	11–50
2	Tilf SoftwareEthiopia	Ethiopian software company behind FotoBet, a Telegram bot for AI photo editing, photoshoots and video generation.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
3	SHENGOEthiopia	AI-assisted policy consultation platform in Ethiopia giving governments verified, auditable input from citizens and experts.	-	Not disclosed	1
4	RuitEthiopia	AI coordination platform linking Ethiopian farmers, cooperatives, warehouses and retailers to cut post-harvest loss.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
5	Yimaru AcademyEthiopia	English learning in Ethiopia through a mobile app for vocabulary and grammar and an AI language lab for speaking.	-	Not disclosed	11–50
6	MekenetEthiopia	Open insurance platform in Ethiopia where customers compare and buy policies from many insurers in one app.	-	Not disclosed	11–50
7	RAM VerifyEthiopia	AI-powered background check platform in Ethiopia returning verification results on people and companies in 24–48 hours.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
8	TilfEthiopia	Ethiopian AI fashion design generator and marketplace for handmade products from local designers and artisans	-	Not disclosed	2–10
9	BinaSmartEthiopia	Amharic-first super app for Ethiopia offering mobility, AI, and digital services without app downloads.	-	Not disclosed	11–50
10	ExploreeEthiopia	AI platform in Ethiopia that gathers jobs, tenders, events and scholarships and sends verified, matched alerts.	-	Not disclosed	11–50
11	DataPlusEthiopia	AI-powered survey platform in Ethiopia for collecting customer and community feedback and turning it into insights.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
12	Better AuthEthiopia	Better Auth is an Ethiopian open-source developer tool for authentication.	Seed	$5M	2–10
13	Omishtu-JoyEthiopia	Omishtu-Joy develops hardware that measures farmland properties and matches it with crops using AI.	Grant	$25K	11–50

SLA Startup Index · as of 22 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding

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Frequently asked about Artificial Intelligence in Addis Ababa

How many Artificial Intelligence startups are there in Addis Ababa?: StartupList Africa tracks 13 Artificial Intelligence startups in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
How much funding have Artificial Intelligence startups in Addis Ababa raised?: Artificial Intelligence startups in Addis Ababa have raised $5M across 2 disclosed rounds.
Who invests in Artificial Intelligence startups in Addis Ababa?: Chapter One has backed 1 of them, followed by Global Index Insurance Facility (GIIF) (1) and P1 Ventures (1). 5 investors have backed Artificial Intelligence startups in Addis Ababa in total.

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