How many startups are there in Africa?

4,026 technology companies are on the StartupList Africa record as of 19 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 (934), Egypt (847), South Africa (600) and Kenya (516). Together they are home to 2,897 of the 4,026 companies on the record.

What are the largest startup sectors in Africa?

FinTech (705), Financial Services (646), SaaS (406), E-Commerce (317) and EdTech (288), 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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Funding Round-stage Internet startups in Africa

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

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Funding Round-stage Internet startups in Africa14 · by momentum

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#	Startup	Sector	Last round	Raised	Founded	Employees
1	Nile.agJohannesburg, South AfricaFunding Round	AgTech	Funding Round	$12M	2020	2+
2	BumpaLagos, NigeriaFunding Round	E-Commerce	Funding Round	$4M	2021	11+
3	Rabbit MobilityCairo, EgyptFunding Round	Transportation	Funding Round	$1M	2019	11+
4	JanngoAbidjan, Côte D'ivoireFunding Round	Education	Funding Round	$1M	2018	11+
5	IsizweJohannesburg, South AfricaFunding Round	Internet	Funding Round	$460K	2013	11+
6	Kibanda TopUpNairobi, KenyaFunding Round	Food Supply	Funding Round	$460K	2021	11+
7	GameZBoostCenturion, South AfricaEst. 2003Funding Round	Gaming	Funding Round	$245K	2003	2+
8	TyroCairo, EgyptFunding Round	Marketplace	Funding Round	$60K	2015	2+
9	HisWay LabsCape Town, South AfricaFunding Round	Railroad	Funding Round	Not disclosed	2018	Not disclosed
10	SparePapNairobi, KenyaFunding Round	Ecommerce	Funding Round	Not disclosed	2019	11+
11	GI3Rabat, MoroccoFunding Round	Energy	Funding Round	Not disclosed	2022	51+
12	fibrePOYNTJohannesburg, South AfricaFunding Round	Internet	Funding Round	Not disclosed	2020	51+
13	OvexCape Town, South AfricaFunding Round	Cryptocurrency	Funding Round	Not disclosed	2017	11+
14	EATOAccra, GhanaFunding Round	E-Commerce	Funding Round	Not disclosed	2023	2+

SLA Startup Index · as of 19 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding

Frequently asked about African startups

How many startups are there in Africa?: 4,026 technology companies are on the StartupList Africa record as of 19 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 (934), Egypt (847), South Africa (600) and Kenya (516). Together they are home to 2,897 of the 4,026 companies on the record.
What are the largest startup sectors in Africa?: FinTech (705), Financial Services (646), SaaS (406), E-Commerce (317) and EdTech (288), 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 19 Oct 2026.

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