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E-Commerce startups in Africa
240 startups on the record match this view, sorted by momentum.
E-Commerce startups in Africa240 · by momentum
Clear filters| # | Startup | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  JumiaLagos, NigeriaVenture | $855M |
| 2 |  TakealotCape Town, South AfricaVenture | $212M |
| 3 |  Copia GlobalNairobi, KenyaFunding Round | $206M |
| 4 |  Twiga FoodsNairobi, KenyaSeries C | $146M |
| 5 |  MaxABCairo, EgyptSeries B | $101M |
| 6 |  KongaLagos, NigeriaSeries C | $80M |
| 7 |  Tekkie TownCape Town, South AfricaEst. 2001Private Equity | $65M |
| 8 |  SabiLagos, NigeriaSeries B | $64M |
| 9 |  OpontiaCairo, EgyptSeries A | $62M |
| 10 |  HomzmartAl Qahirah, EgyptVenture | $39M |
| 11 |  VendEaseLagos, NigeriaDebt Financing | $33M |
| 12 |  CapiterCairo, EgyptSeries A | $33M |
| 13 |  RevibeCairo, EgyptSeries A | $26M |
| 14 |  CartonaDokki, EgyptSeries A | $25M |
| 15 |  ZandoCape Town, South AfricaVenture | $24M |
| 16 |  JijiLagos, NigeriaSeries C | $21M |
| 17 | Chari.maBouskoura, MoroccoSeries A | $21M |
| 18 |  OmniRetailLagos, NigeriaSeries A | $20M |
| 19 |  Peach CarsNairobi, KenyaDebt Financing | $20M |
| 20 |  FlextockCairo, EgyptSeries A | $16M |
SLA Startup Index · as of 11 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding
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Frequently asked about African startups
- How many startups are there in Africa?
- 3,251 technology companies are on the StartupList Africa record as of 11 Oct 2026, with $44.6B in disclosed funding between them. 13 have a latest known disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
- Which African countries have the most startups?
- Nigeria (772), Egypt (715), South Africa (528) and Kenya (444). Together they are home to 2,459 of the 3,251 companies on the record.
- What are the largest startup sectors in Africa?
- Financial Services (638), FinTech (559), SaaS (254), Health Care (250) and E-Commerce (227), by number of companies on the record.
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