How much funding have Telecommunications startups in Nairobi raised?

Telecommunications startups in Nairobi have raised $4.4M across 4 disclosed rounds.

Who invests in Telecommunications startups in Nairobi?

Cheryl Heller has backed 1 of them, followed by Gary Scheft (1) and Invested Development (1). 13 investors have backed Telecommunications startups in Nairobi in total.

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Telecommunications startups in Nairobi

StartupList Africa tracks 11 Telecommunications startups in Nairobi, Kenya, which have raised $4.4M across 4 disclosed rounds. 13 investors have backed them.

Companies: 11; in Nairobi
Total raised: $4.4M; 4 rounds
Investors: 13; backed them

Updated 21 Oct 202611 companiesSource: SLA Startup IndexHow sectors are assigned →Full directory →

Telecommunications startups in Nairobi11

#	Startup	What they do	Last round	Raised	Team
1	Mobile SasaKenya	Bulk SMS, WhatsApp templates, USSD and shortcodes in Kenya	-	Not disclosed
2	RippledeskKenya	Business phone, calling and messaging platform for SMBs and customer teams	-	Not disclosed
3	Jaem NetKenya	Billing and network management system for Kenyan internet service providers running hotspot, PPPoE and static plans.	-	Not disclosed
4	Taifa MobileKenya	Bulk SMS, USSD, shortcodes, mobile payments and voice for Kenyan organisations	-	Not disclosed
5	OmnivasKenya	Cloud communications platform with APIs for SMS, WhatsApp, RCS and email messaging for businesses	-	Not disclosed	2–10
6	MobiFour TechnologiesKenya	Licensed Kenyan content service provider offering bulk SMS, shortcodes and USSD for business messaging.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
7	NetAPIKenya	Network API aggregator giving developers one platform for identity, authentication and location services across African carriers	-	Not disclosed	2–10
8	DAISAKenya	Sovereign compute hub on the East African coast combining green power, subsea connectivity and high-performance compute	-	Not disclosed	51–200
9	Advanta AfricaKenya	Bulk SMS platform and messaging APIs that let East African businesses send alerts, reminders and campaigns by text.	-	Not disclosed
10	BRCKKenya	BRCK is an integrated hardware and software company based in Nairobi, Kenya.	Series Unknown	$4M	11–50
11	M-FarmKenya	M-Farm connects smallholder African farmers with urban and export markets via SMS and a web-enabled marketplace.	Venture	$235K	2–10

SLA Startup Index · as of 21 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding

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Frequently asked about Telecommunications in Nairobi

How many Telecommunications startups are there in Nairobi?: StartupList Africa tracks 11 Telecommunications startups in Nairobi, Kenya.
How much funding have Telecommunications startups in Nairobi raised?: Telecommunications startups in Nairobi have raised $4.4M across 4 disclosed rounds.
Who invests in Telecommunications startups in Nairobi?: Cheryl Heller has backed 1 of them, followed by Gary Scheft (1) and Invested Development (1). 13 investors have backed Telecommunications startups in Nairobi in total.

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