How much funding have IoT startups in Nairobi raised?

IoT startups in Nairobi have raised $70K across 9 disclosed rounds.

Who invests in IoT startups in Nairobi?

Qualcomm has backed 2 of them, followed by Africa IoT & AI Challenge (1) and FINCA Ventures (1). 8 investors have backed IoT startups in Nairobi in total.

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IoT startups in Nairobi

StartupList Africa tracks 10 IoT startups in Nairobi, Kenya, which have raised $70K across 9 disclosed rounds. 8 investors have backed them.

Companies: 10; in Nairobi
Total raised: $70K; 9 rounds
Investors: 8; backed them

Updated 20 Oct 202610 companiesSource: SLA Startup IndexHow sectors are assigned →Full directory →

IoT startups in Nairobi10

#	Startup	What they do	Last round	Raised	Team
1	Mobi-WaterKenya	IoT water management company offering smart tank sensors, smart and prepaid meters and cloud analytics.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
2	GevitonKenya	Kenyan original design manufacturer building IoT hardware for telemetry, energy management and e-mobility.	-	Not disclosed	11–50
3	TechnoincorKenya	Revolutionizing waste management with IoT, AI, and ML. Smart solutions for greener cities and a sustainable future.	-	Not disclosed	10–50
4	SteamaCoKenya	IoT smart metering and revenue management platform for utilities and off-grid energy distributors in Africa and Asia	-	Not disclosed	11–50
5	HydroIQKenya	Smart water metering and billing platform helping utilities, businesses and homes manage water use in Kenya.	-	Not disclosed
6	AgriTech AnalyticsKenya	Crop and soil management tool using AI satellite analytics and solar IoT sensors for smallholder farmers.	-	Not disclosed	11–50
7	QuePayKenya	QuePay automates cashless payments via IoT for informal services like ATMs, buses, and toilets.	Seed	Not disclosed	2–10
8	NovekKenya	IoT smart dispensing hardware and software that removes single-use plastic from FMCG supply chains	-	Not disclosed	11–50
9	Pollen PatrollersKenya	Pollen Patrollers leverages technology to help beekeepers and also offer precision pollination to small scale farmers in Africa.	Grant	$50K	2–10
10	Solar FreezeKenya	Solar Freeze offers solar powered mobile cold storage for smallholder farmers	Non-equity Assistance	$20K	11–50

SLA Startup Index · as of 20 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding

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Frequently asked about IoT in Nairobi

How many IoT startups are there in Nairobi?: StartupList Africa tracks 10 IoT startups in Nairobi, Kenya.
How much funding have IoT startups in Nairobi raised?: IoT startups in Nairobi have raised $70K across 9 disclosed rounds.
Who invests in IoT startups in Nairobi?: Qualcomm has backed 2 of them, followed by Africa IoT & AI Challenge (1) and FINCA Ventures (1). 8 investors have backed IoT startups in Nairobi in total.

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