How many startups are there in Africa?

3,287 technology companies are on the StartupList Africa record as of 12 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 (789), Egypt (718), South Africa (533) and Kenya (450). Together they are home to 2,490 of the 3,287 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.

How do I narrow the list?

Search by name, then filter by industry, stage and country. Every filtered view has its own link you can share.

How does a startup get listed?

Founders submit their company through the free submission form. Existing profiles can be claimed by their team from the profile page.

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Grant-stage EdTech startups in Africa

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56 startups on the record match this view, sorted by momentum.

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Grant-stage EdTech startups in Africa56 · by momentum

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#	Startup	Sector	Last round	Raised	Founded	Employees
1	UbongoDar Es Salaam, TanzaniaGrant	EdTech	Grant	$28M	2013	51+
2	FieldAbuja, NigeriaGrant	Supply chain	Grant	$26M	2015	11+
3	AxmedLagos, NigeriaGrant	Health Care	Grant	$18M	2023	11+
4	ChefaaCairo, EgyptGrant	Health Care	Grant	$10M	2017	11+
5	ControCape Town, South AfricaGrant	Wellness and Fitness Services	Grant	$6M	2020	2+
6	WeThinkCodeJohannesburg, South AfricaGrant	Education	Grant	$6M	2015	11+
7	Jacaranda HealthNairobi, KenyaGrant	Social Entrepreneurship	Grant	$5M	2016	51+
8	IndyGeneUS AINairobi, KenyaGrant	Biotechnology	Grant	$2M	2020	2+
9	Siyavula EducationCape Town, South AfricaGrant	E-Learning	Grant	$2M	2012	11+
10	HeathtrackaLagos, NigeriaGrant	Wellness and Fitness Services	Grant	$2M	2021	2+
11	Eneza EducationNairobi, KenyaGrant	Education	Grant	$1M	2011	1+
12	Bulamu Bridge AIKampala, UgandaGrant	Medical Devices	Grant	$520K	2018	11+
13	PraxiLabsCairo, EgyptGrant	3D Technology	Grant	$480K	2016	11+
14	Bena CareNairobi, KenyaGrant	Health Care	Grant	$204K	2017	51+
15	MeditectAbidjan, Côte D'ivoireGrant	Health Care	Grant	$275K	2018	11+
16	ClinidoCairo, EgyptGrant	Health Care	Grant	$240K	2019	11+
17	ZydiiNairobi, KenyaGrant	Education	Grant	$260K	2017	11+
18	Infoney SolutionsNairobi, KenyaGrant	EdTech	Grant	$100K	2018	11+
19	Ribara AnalyticaOgun, NigeriaGrant	EdTech	Grant	$100K	2026	Not disclosed
20	SkilladderLagos, NigeriaGrant	HR Tech	Grant	$100K	2024	1+

SLA Startup Index · as of 12 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding

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Frequently asked about African startups

How many startups are there in Africa?: 3,287 technology companies are on the StartupList Africa record as of 12 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 (789), Egypt (718), South Africa (533) and Kenya (450). Together they are home to 2,490 of the 3,287 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.
How do I narrow the list?: Search by name, then filter by industry, stage and country. Every filtered view has its own link you can share.
How does a startup get listed?: Founders submit their company through the free submission form. Existing profiles can be claimed by their team from the profile page.

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StartupList Africa, “Startups in Africa”, updated 12 Oct 2026.

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