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Venture-stage Information Technology startups in Africa
7 startups on the record match this view, sorted by momentum.
Venture-stage Information Technology startups in Africa7 · by momentum
Clear filters| # | Startup | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  DatacentrixMidrand, South AfricaEst. 1998Venture | $14M |
| 2 | EyoneDakar, SenegalVenture | $6M |
| 3 |  Names & FacesCape Town, South AfricaVenture | $3M |
| 4 |  Mobihealth InternationalLagos, NigeriaVenture | $674K |
| 5 |  Dawa MkononiDar Es Salaam, TanzaniaVenture | $275K |
| 6 |  M-FarmNairobi, KenyaVenture | $235K |
| 7 |  inQubaJohannesburg, South AfricaVenture | Not disclosed |
SLA Startup Index · as of 16 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding
Frequently asked about African startups
- How many startups are there in Africa?
- 3,389 technology companies are on the StartupList Africa record as of 16 Oct 2026, with $44.8B in disclosed funding between them. 16 have a latest known disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
- Which African countries have the most startups?
- Nigeria (821), Egypt (720), South Africa (542) and Kenya (476). Together they are home to 2,559 of the 3,389 companies on the record.
- What are the largest startup sectors in Africa?
- Financial Services (643), FinTech (589), SaaS (266), Health Care (251) and E-Commerce (233), by number of companies on the record.
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