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Grant-stage FinTech startups in Africa
41 startups on the record match this view, sorted by momentum.
Grant-stage FinTech startups in Africa41 · by momentum
Clear filters| # | Startup | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FidoAccra, GhanaGrant | $95M |
| 2 |  InvestecCape Town, South AfricaEst. 1974Grant | $19M |
| 3 |  Lipa LaterNairobi, KenyaGrant | $18M |
| 4 |  VertoFXLagos, NigeriaGrant | $12M |
| 5 |  FirstmonieLagos, NigeriaGrant | $12M |
| 6 |  RevixCape Town, South AfricaGrant | $5M |
| 7 |  Touch and PayLagos, NigeriaGrant | $3M |
| 8 |  AsilimiaWestlands, KenyaGrant | $2M |
| 9 |  EversendBugolobi, UgandaGrant | $2M |
| 10 |  EnsibuukoKampala, UgandaGrant | $870K |
| 11 |  Paycloud AfricaNairobi, KenyaGrant | $850K |
| 12 |  KudiGoAccra, GhanaGrant | $570K |
| 13 |  Cauri MoneyDakar, SenegalGrant | $350K |
| 14 |  KyshiLagos, NigeriaGrant | $220K |
| 15 |  Daba FinanceAbidjan, Côte D'ivoireGrant | $100K |
| 16 |  ZuberiAccra, GhanaGrant | $150K |
| 17 |  iFunzaWestlands, KenyaGrant | $200K |
| 18 |  ChapaAddis Ababa, EthiopiaGrant | $100K |
| 19 |  Spoon MoneyCape Town, South AfricaGrant | $200K |
| 20 |  FarmpawaKampala, UgandaGrant | $100K |
SLA Startup Index · as of 10 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 10 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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