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Startups in Nigeria
877 startups on the record match this view, sorted by momentum.
Startups in Nigeria877 · by momentum
Clear filters| # | Startup | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  JumiaLagos, NigeriaPost-IPO Equity | $855M |
| 2 |  MooveLagos, NigeriaSeries C | $697M |
| 3 |  IHS TowersLagos, NigeriaEst. 2001Private Equity | $652M |
| 4 |  OPayIkeja, NigeriaSeries C | $570M |
| 5 |  FlutterwaveLekki, NigeriaFunding Round | $485M |
| 6 |  AndelaIlupeju, NigeriaSeries E | $381M |
| 7 |  Zola ElectricLagos, NigeriaVenture | $306M |
| 8 |  MoniepointLagos, NigeriaSeries C | $293M |
| 9 |  LumosVictoria Island, NigeriaDebt Financing | $212M |
| 10 | Husk Power SystemsAbuja, NigeriaDebt Financing | $169M |
| 11 |  PalmPayLagos, NigeriaSeries A | $140M |
| 12 |  Yellow CardLagos, NigeriaVenture | $130M |
| 13 |  TradeDepotOregun, NigeriaDebt Financing | $123M |
| 14 |  InterswitchLagos, NigeriaEst. 2002Private Equity | $121M |
| 15 |  Lemonade FinanceLagos, NigeriaCorporate | $120M |
| 16 |  Odyssey Energy SolutionsLagos, NigeriaDebt Financing | $113M |
| 17 |  MainOneLagos, NigeriaVenture | $100M |
| 18 |  MAX.NGLagos, NigeriaSeries B | $96M |
| 19 |  Kuda BankLagos, NigeriaSeries B | $92M |
| 20 |  Daystar PowerIlupeju, NigeriaDebt Financing | $89M |
SLA Startup Index · as of 17 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding
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Frequently asked about African startups
- How many startups are there in Africa?
- 3,550 technology companies are on the StartupList Africa record as of 17 Oct 2026, with $45.1B in disclosed funding between them. 16 have a latest known disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
- Which African countries have the most startups?
- Nigeria (877), Egypt (723), South Africa (571) and Kenya (496). Together they are home to 2,667 of the 3,550 companies on the record.
- What are the largest startup sectors in Africa?
- Financial Services (646), FinTech (622), SaaS (271), Health Care (252) and E-Commerce (234), by number of companies on the record.
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