How many startups are in Kigali?

136 startups based in Kigali are listed on StartupList Africa, with $2B in disclosed funding.

What is the difference between this page and the Rwanda page?

This guide covers startups based in Kigali. The Rwanda page covers the whole country, with its sectors and other cities.

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Startups in Kigali

136 startups based in Kigali, Rwanda, are listed, with $2B in disclosed funding between them.Kigali is one of the startup locations people search for when they want a clearer market view inside Rwanda. This page keeps the local context intact while you browse real companies.

Startups: 136; based in Kigali
Total raised: $2B; all disclosed rounds
Founded since 2020: 6; among listed startups

Source: SLA Startup IndexFull directory →How we count →

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#	Startup	What they do	Last round	Raised	Team
1	Ziplineest. 2014	Zipline is a Rwandan startup which delivers medical supplies using automated drones.	Venture	$1.9B	201–500
2	Ampersand Electric Motorcyclesest. 2014	Ampersand makes better, cheaper, more powerful motorcycles for the millions of motorcycle taxis in East Africa. And they're electric.	Funding Round	$55M	1–10
3	Minexxest. 2019	Digital traceability and trading platform for critical minerals from small-scale mines	Islamic finance investment	$20M	0–10
4	Cold Solutions Rwandaest. 2025	Temperature-controlled storage, packhouse and refrigerated logistics platform for perishables in Kigali, Rwanda.	Debt Financing	$18M	0–10
5	Hatch Africaest. 2010	Hatch Africa is an Africa-centric poultry business targeting underserved rural households	Debt Financing	$10M	1,001–5,000
6	Jibuest. 2012	Jibu is a Kigali-based startup that equips entrepreneurs to establish affordable access to basic necessities.	Series B	$8M	201–500
7	Rwanda Foamest. 1981	Rwanda Foam is a manufacturing mattresses and other beddings.	Venture	$5M	11–50
8	Protoest. 2017	Proto is the leader for inclusive chatbots and multilingual contact centre automation.	Series A	$4M	11–50
9	OX Deliversest. 2019	OX Delivers is a Rwandan e-mobility start-up	Grant	$4M	51–200
10	Minimexest. 2003	Minimex is the largest producer of fine maize products in Rwanda.	Venture	$3M	0–10
11	OffGridBoxest. 2016	OffGridBox is a Kigali-based startup that provides renewable energy and clean water in remote areas.	Seed	$3M	11–50
12	Hence Technologiesest. 2020	Hence Technologies is a Kigali and London-based firm that utilizes data and AI to match firms with external legal service providers	Seed	$2M	11–50

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How many startups are in Kigali?: 136 startups based in Kigali are listed on StartupList Africa, with $2B in disclosed funding.
What is the difference between this page and the Rwanda page?: This guide covers startups based in Kigali. The Rwanda page covers the whole country, with its sectors and other cities.