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Grant-stage Internet startups in Africa
11 startups on the record match this view, sorted by momentum.
Grant-stage Internet startups in Africa11 · by momentum
Clear filters| # | Startup | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  TopUp MamaNairobi, KenyaGrant | $2M |
| 2 |  AlmawwanGiza, EgyptGrant | $500K |
| 3 |  ClinidoCairo, EgyptGrant | $240K |
| 4 |  ConnectMedNairobi, KenyaGrant | $295K |
| 5 |  Access Hub AfricaNairobi, KenyaGrant | $100K |
| 6 |  BrastorneGaborone, BotswanaGrant | Not disclosed |
| 7 |  WekebereKampala, UgandaGrant | $20K |
| 8 |  QShopLagos, NigeriaGrant | Not disclosed |
| 9 |  Bryt-KnowledgeHarare, ZimbabweGrant | Not disclosed |
| 10 | PindoKigali, RwandaGrant | Not disclosed |
| 11 |  Benaa TodayCairo, EgyptGrant | $6K |
SLA Startup Index · as of 16 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding
Frequently asked about African startups
- How many startups are there in Africa?
- 3,415 technology companies are on the StartupList Africa record as of 16 Oct 2026, with $44.9B in disclosed funding between them. 16 have a latest known disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
- Which African countries have the most startups?
- Nigeria (830), Egypt (721), South Africa (549) and Kenya (479). Together they are home to 2,579 of the 3,415 companies on the record.
- What are the largest startup sectors in Africa?
- Financial Services (643), FinTech (592), SaaS (267), Health Care (252) and E-Commerce (233), by number of companies on the record.
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