How many startups are there in Africa?

3,359 technology companies are on the StartupList Africa record as of 14 Oct 2026, with $44.8B in disclosed funding between them. 13 have a latest known disclosed valuation of $1B or more.

Which African countries have the most startups?

Nigeria (809), Egypt (720), South Africa (537) and Kenya (474). Together they are home to 2,540 of the 3,359 companies on the record.

What are the largest startup sectors in Africa?

Financial Services (642), FinTech (580), SaaS (262), Health Care (250) 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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Grant-stage MedTech startups in Africa

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

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Grant-stage MedTech startups in Africa17 · by momentum

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#	Startup	Sector	Last round	Raised	Founded	Employees
1	FieldAbuja, NigeriaGrant	Supply chain	Grant	$26M	2015	11+
2	AxmedLagos, NigeriaGrant	Health Care	Grant	$18M	2023	11+
3	ChefaaCairo, EgyptGrant	Health Care	Grant	$10M	2017	11+
4	ControCape Town, South AfricaGrant	Wellness and Fitness Services	Grant	$6M	2020	2+
5	Jacaranda HealthNairobi, KenyaGrant	Social Entrepreneurship	Grant	$5M	2016	51+
6	IndyGeneUS AINairobi, KenyaGrant	Biotechnology	Grant	$2M	2020	2+
7	HeathtrackaLagos, NigeriaGrant	Wellness and Fitness Services	Grant	$2M	2021	2+
8	Bulamu Bridge AIKampala, UgandaGrant	Medical Devices	Grant	$520K	2018	11+
9	Bena CareNairobi, KenyaGrant	Health Care	Grant	$204K	2017	51+
10	MeditectAbidjan, Côte D'ivoireGrant	Health Care	Grant	$275K	2018	11+
11	ClinidoCairo, EgyptGrant	Health Care	Grant	$240K	2019	11+
12	Dileny TechGiza, EgyptGrant	MedTech	Grant	$190K	2016	11+
13	Wala Digital HealthAccra, GhanaGrant	Health Care	Grant	$100K	2019	2+
14	VirecomSandton, South AfricaGrant	HealthCare	Grant	Not disclosed	2015	2+
15	HealthforceJohannesburg, South AfricaGrant	HealthCare	Grant	Not disclosed	2018	11+
16	Welo HealthJohannesburg, South AfricaGrant	Health Care	Grant	$27K	2020	11+
17	Zoie HealthJohannesburg, South AfricaGrant	Health Care	Grant	$11K	2021	11+

SLA Startup Index · as of 14 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding

Frequently asked about African startups

How many startups are there in Africa?: 3,359 technology companies are on the StartupList Africa record as of 14 Oct 2026, with $44.8B in disclosed funding between them. 13 have a latest known disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Which African countries have the most startups?: Nigeria (809), Egypt (720), South Africa (537) and Kenya (474). Together they are home to 2,540 of the 3,359 companies on the record.
What are the largest startup sectors in Africa?: Financial Services (642), FinTech (580), SaaS (262), Health Care (250) 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 14 Oct 2026.

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