Startups in Africa
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Startup Snapshot
Full ReportTotal Funding
$44.6B
Startups Tracked
3,250
Added this week: —
Unicorns: 4
Funding Activity
222
Top Sectors
| Company | Sector | Stage | Valuation | Raised | Employees | Momentum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ozow Johannesburg, South Africa | FinTech | Series B | 11 | ||||
 Nile.ag Johannesburg, South Africa | AgTech | Funding Round | 2 | ||||
 RIOT Network Johannesburg, South Africa | Electronics | Seed | 1 | ||||
 Mettlestate Johannesburg, South Africa | Media and Entertainment | Seed | 2 | ||||
 Isizwe Johannesburg, South Africa | Internet | Funding Round | 11 | ||||
 fibrePOYNT Johannesburg, South Africa | Internet | Funding Round | 51 |
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How to use this startup directory
Use this page when you need a clean view of startup activity by country, sector, and stage, then move into profile-level research once you have a tight set of targets.
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Filter by industry, stage, and geography to reduce noise.
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Use market aggregates for quick directional context.
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Pair shortlisted startups with the investor directory for outreach planning.
Frequently asked questions
How do I narrow results quickly?
Start with industry and country, then add stage and keyword filters to get from broad discovery to a focused shortlist in a few clicks.
Can this page support investment or partnership scouting?
Yes. Teams use this directory to spot relevant companies first, then open profile-level details for funding context and deeper evaluation.
What is the best next step after building a shortlist?
Open company profiles for deeper diligence, then cross-reference with investor and sector pages to validate market fit and momentum.
