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Non-equity Assistance-stage Artificial Intelligence startups in Africa
7 startups on the record match this view, sorted by momentum.
Non-equity Assistance-stage Artificial Intelligence startups in Africa7 · by momentum
Clear filters| # | Startup | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DeepechoRabat, MoroccoNon-equity Assistance | $300K |
| 2 | Climatrix AILagos, NigeriaNon-equity Assistance | Not disclosed |
| 3 | DPE CompanyNairobi, KenyaNon-equity Assistance | $25K |
| 4 | A-eye TechCairo, EgyptNon-equity Assistance | Not disclosed |
| 5 | AframendOgbomoso, NigeriaNon-equity Assistance | Not disclosed |
| 6 | Esheria LexChatNairobi, KenyaNon-equity Assistance | $15K |
| 7 | Explore AgoRaCairo, EgyptNon-equity Assistance | Not disclosed |
SLA Startup Index · as of 16 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding
Frequently asked about African startups
- How many startups are there in Africa?
- 3,387 technology companies are on the StartupList Africa record as of 16 Oct 2026, with $44.8B in disclosed funding between them. 16 have a latest known disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
- Which African countries have the most startups?
- Nigeria (821), Egypt (720), South Africa (542) and Kenya (476). Together they are home to 2,559 of the 3,387 companies on the record.
- What are the largest startup sectors in Africa?
- Financial Services (643), FinTech (589), SaaS (266), Health Care (251) and E-Commerce (233), by number of companies on the record.
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