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.

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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Seed-stage Education startups in Africa

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

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Seed-stage Education startups in Africa39 · by momentum

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#	Startup	Sector	Last round	Raised	Founded	Employees
1	MaraNairobi, KenyaSeed	Web3	Seed	$23M	2021	51+
2	EducatlyCairo, EgyptSeed	Education	Seed	$4M	2020	11+
3	GebeyaAddis Ababa, EthiopiaSeed	Education	Seed	$3M	2016	51+
4	The Student HubCape Town, South AfricaSeed	E-Learning	Seed	$3M	2015	11+
5	Kibo SchoolLagos, NigeriaSeed	Education	Seed	$2M	2021	2+
6	ChipMangoLagos, NigeriaSeed	Semiconductors	Seed	$2M	2022	Not disclosed
7	ZerakiNairobi, KenyaSeed	EdTech	Seed	$2M	2014	2+
8	KidatoNairobi, KenyaSeed	E-Learning	Seed	$2M	2021	2+
9	SemicolonLagos, NigeriaSeed	EdTech	Seed	$1M	2018	51+
10	JeelCairo, EgyptSeed	Edutainment	Seed	$1M	2020	51+
11	EdvesLagos, NigeriaSeed	EdTech	Seed	$767K	2016	11+
12	EduOneCape Town, South AfricaSeed	Education	Seed	$620K	2014	11+
13	OTO CoursesCairo, EgyptSeed	Education	Seed	$500K	2015	201+
14	UAV IndustriesCape Town, South AfricaSeed	Education	Seed	$412K	2015	11+
15	Cherehani AfricaNairobi, KenyaSeed	Banking	Seed	$440K	2015	1+
16	9jacodekidsPort Harcourt, NigeriaSeed	EdTech	Seed	$350K	2016	11+
17	Crafty WorkshopCairo, EgyptSeed	Education	Seed	$400K	2019	2+
18	KezakooCasablanca, MoroccoSeed	Education	Seed	$220K	2013	2+
19	Chalkboard EducationAccra, GhanaSeed	E-Learning	Seed	$224K	2015	11+
20	Instill EducationJohannesburg, South AfricaSeed	Higher Education	Seed	$250K	2015	2+

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.
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 17 Oct 2026.

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