How many startups are there in Africa?

3,367 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 (813), Egypt (720), South Africa (538) and Kenya (474). Together they are home to 2,545 of the 3,367 companies on the record.

What are the largest startup sectors in Africa?

Financial Services (643), FinTech (584), SaaS (262), Health Care (251) and E-Commerce (232), 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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Seed-stage Logistics startups in Africa

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

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Seed-stage Logistics startups in Africa50 · by momentum

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#	Startup	Sector	Last round	Raised	Founded	Employees
1	NaqlaCairo, EgyptSeed	Logistics	Seed	$11M	2017	51+
2	LetaNairobi, KenyaSeed	SaaS	Seed	$8M	2021	11+
3	SoteNairobi, KenyaSeed	Big Data	Seed	$8M	2018	11+
4	SwoopLagos, NigeriaSeed	Food Logistics & Supply Chain Optimization	Seed	$7M	2025	11+
5	FreteriumCasablanca, MoroccoSeed	Logistics	Seed	$7M	2018	11+
6	PapsDakar, SenegalSeed	Logistics	Seed	$6M	2016	11+
7	Oneport 365Marina, NigeriaSeed	Logistics	Seed	$5M	2019	11+
8	EzeLagos, NigeriaSeed	Marketplace	Seed	$4M	2018	11+
9	OkHiNairobi, KenyaSeed	Logistics	Seed	$4M	2014	11+
10	AmitruckNairobi, KenyaSeed	Logistics	Seed	$4M	2018	11+
11	Winich FarmsIkoyi, NigeriaSeed	AgTech	Seed	$4M	2019	11+
12	Africa Courier ExpressVictoria Island, NigeriaSeed	Freight Service	Seed	$4M	2013	101+
13	SuplydCairo, EgyptSeed	Logistics	Seed	$4M	2022	11+
14	FincartCairo, EgyptSeed	Financial Services	Seed	$3M	2023	11+
15	TopshipLagos, NigeriaSeed	Logistics & Supply Chain Management	Seed	$3M	2020	11+
16	Haul247Lagos, NigeriaSeed	Logistics	Seed	$3M	2020	11+
17	RoboostCairo, EgyptSeed	Logistics	Seed	$3M	2020	11+
18	NowlunAlexandria, EgyptSeed	Transportation	Seed	$3M	2022	11+
19	ShiprazorCape Town, South AfricaSeed	Logistics & Supply Chain Management	Seed	$3M	2022	11+
20	KhazenlyCairo, EgyptSeed	Logistics	Seed	$3M	2021	11+

SLA Startup Index · as of 16 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding

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Frequently asked about African startups

How many startups are there in Africa?: 3,367 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 (813), Egypt (720), South Africa (538) and Kenya (474). Together they are home to 2,545 of the 3,367 companies on the record.
What are the largest startup sectors in Africa?: Financial Services (643), FinTech (584), SaaS (262), Health Care (251) and E-Commerce (232), 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 16 Oct 2026.

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