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Series C-stage FinTech startups in Africa
6 startups on the record match this view, sorted by momentum.
Series C-stage FinTech startups in Africa6 · by momentum
Clear filters| # | Startup | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  MooveLagos, NigeriaSeries C | $697M |
| 2 |  OPayIkeja, NigeriaSeries C | $570M |
| 3 |  Chipper CashAccra, GhanaSeries C | $302M |
| 4 |  MoniepointLagos, NigeriaSeries C | $293M |
| 5 |  ThunesNairobi, KenyaSeries C | $202M |
| 6 |  YocoCape Town, South AfricaSeries C | $106M |
SLA Startup Index · as of 17 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding
Frequently asked about African startups
- How many startups are there in Africa?
- 3,492 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 (870), Egypt (721), South Africa (555) and Kenya (487). Together they are home to 2,633 of the 3,492 companies on the record.
- What are the largest startup sectors in Africa?
- Financial Services (646), FinTech (608), SaaS (271), Health Care (252) and E-Commerce (234), by number of companies on the record.
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- Search by name, then filter by industry, stage and country. Every filtered view has its own link you can share.
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