How much funding have Marketplace startups in Cape Town raised?

Marketplace startups in Cape Town have raised $29.6M across 27 disclosed rounds.

Who invests in Marketplace startups in Cape Town?

Action Hero Ventures has backed 1 of them, followed by AI Capital (1) and Alphabit Fund (1). 34 investors have backed Marketplace startups in Cape Town in total.

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Marketplace startups in Cape Town

StartupList Africa tracks 39 Marketplace startups in Cape Town, South Africa, which have raised $29.6M across 27 disclosed rounds. 34 investors have backed them.

Companies: 39; in Cape Town
Total raised: $29.6M; 27 rounds
Investors: 34; backed them

Updated 25 Oct 202639 companiesSource: SLA Startup IndexHow sectors are assigned →Full directory →

Marketplace startups in Cape Town39

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#	Startup	What they do	Last round	Raised	Team
1	DoshguideSouth Africa	Platform connecting South Africans with flat-fee financial and investment advisors who earn no product commission.	-	Not disclosed	1
2	RSA PropertySouth Africa	Property portal for buying and renting homes across South Africa, with a built-in CRM for agents.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
3	HireProSouth Africa	South African freelance marketplace for posting projects, getting quotes and hiring local experts.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
4	RoomiverseSouth Africa	Co-living platform that matches compatible housemates with verified homes and landlords in Cape Town.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
5	BidShipSouth Africa	B2B online transport marketplace where shippers get freight quotes from carriers through reverse auctions.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
6	GraftySouth Africa	Platform for emerging markets that connects people with jobs and pays them instantly, now on a waitlist.	-	Not disclosed	11–50
7	Wonderful WeddingsSouth Africa	South African wedding portal listing venues by province and vendors from bridal wear to entertainment.	-	Not disclosed	1
8	RefreshiSouth Africa	App that connects people with discounted surplus meals and groceries from local businesses in South Africa.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
9	Fibre TigerSouth Africa	South African comparison site for fibre and WiFi deals across ISPs and networks, with sign-up included.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
10	DryvSouth Africa	South African car marketplace built for buyers, with real pricing, verified dealers and an AI assistant called Scout.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
11	Financial Planner BuddySouth Africa	Free matching service connecting South Africans with certified financial planners and paraplanners.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
12	MoveXpressSouth Africa	South African platform where customers post a move and compare quotes from vetted moving companies	-	Not disclosed	2–10
13	CapitalOSSouth Africa	Platform that scores African mid-market businesses for bankability, structures their deals and matches them with funders.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
14	FundingHubSouth Africa	Business finance marketplace where South African SMEs compare quotes from over 40 lenders with one application.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
15	PropertifySouth Africa	South African property portal for buying, renting and selling homes and finding estate agents.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
16	CrecheSpotsSouth Africa	Platform for parents to find, enrol in and pay for creches, and for ECD centres to manage admin.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
17	FOMOSouth Africa	South African app and site for deals on spa packages, restaurant specials, activities and experiences.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
18	DineplanSouth Africa	South African restaurant reservation software and diner app for booking tables at 2,000+ restaurants.	-	Not disclosed	11–50(28onLI)
19	SendoffSouth Africa	App for planning, booking and managing funerals, from halls and flowers to pickups and funeral policies.	-	Not disclosed
20	SlyzahSouth Africa	Marketplace for finding verified local tradespeople and comparing quotes across South Africa.	-	Not disclosed	1

SLA Startup Index · as of 25 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding

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Frequently asked about Marketplace in Cape Town

How many Marketplace startups are there in Cape Town?: StartupList Africa tracks 39 Marketplace startups in Cape Town, South Africa.
How much funding have Marketplace startups in Cape Town raised?: Marketplace startups in Cape Town have raised $29.6M across 27 disclosed rounds.
Who invests in Marketplace startups in Cape Town?: Action Hero Ventures has backed 1 of them, followed by AI Capital (1) and Alphabit Fund (1). 34 investors have backed Marketplace startups in Cape Town in total.

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StartupList Africa, “Marketplace startups in Cape Town”, updated 25 Oct 2026.

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