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EdTech startups in Africa
323 startups on the record match this view, sorted by momentum.
EdTech startups in Africa323 · by momentum
Clear filters| # | Startup | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Go1Johannesburg, South AfricaSeries D | $280M |
| 2 |  Hygeia HMOLagos, NigeriaEst. 1984Venture | $67M |
| 3 |  Enko EducationJohannesburg, South AfricaDebt Financing | $62M |
| 4 |  GEMS AfricaJohannesburg, South AfricaEst. 1968Private Equity | $45M |
| 5 |  Helium HealthLagos, NigeriaSeries B | $42M |
| 6 |  Africa Health Holdings LimitedLagos, NigeriaConvertible Note | $42M |
| 7 |  HewateleNairobi, KenyaDebt Financing | $31M |
| 8 |  UbongoDar Es Salaam, TanzaniaGrant | $28M |
| 9 |  FieldAbuja, NigeriaGrant | $26M |
| 10 |  Almentor.netCairo, EgyptSeries C | $25M |
| 11 |  SPARK SchoolsJohannesburg, South AfricaSeries C | $21M |
| 12 |  Remedial HealthLagos, NigeriaSeries A | $19M |
| 13 | AxmedLagos, NigeriaGrant | $18M |
| 14 |  Bridge International AcademiesNairobi, KenyaSeries E | $16M |
| 15 |  The InvigilatorJohannesburg, South AfricaFunding Round | $11M |
| 16 | KeraDakar, SenegalVenture | $10M |
| 17 |  ChefaaCairo, EgyptGrant | $10M |
| 18 |  GoMyCodeTunis, TunisiaSeries A | $9M |
| 19 |  KukuaNairobi, KenyaSeries A | $9M |
| 20 |  Valenture InstituteCape Town, South AfricaVenture | $7M |
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?
- 3,282 technology companies are on the StartupList Africa record as of 11 Oct 2026, with $44.7B in disclosed funding between them. 13 have a latest known disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
- Which African countries have the most startups?
- Nigeria (788), Egypt (717), South Africa (531) and Kenya (450). Together they are home to 2,486 of the 3,282 companies on the record.
- What are the largest startup sectors in Africa?
- Financial Services (638), FinTech (564), SaaS (254), Health Care (250) and E-Commerce (227), by number of companies on the record.
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