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Payments startups in Africa
233 startups on the record match this view, sorted by momentum.
Payments startups in Africa233 · by momentum
Clear filters| # | Startup | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  TabbyCairo, EgyptSeries E | $1.9B |
| 2 | ZepzMogadishu, SomaliaSeries F | $961M |
| 3 |  OPayIkeja, NigeriaSeries C | $570M |
| 4 |  dLocalCape Town, South AfricaPost-IPO Secondary | $548M |
| 5 |  TymeBankJohannesburg, South AfricaSeries D | $528M |
| 6 |  FlutterwaveLekki, NigeriaSeries E | $485M |
| 7 |  Wave Mobile MoneyDakar, SenegalDebt Financing | $439M |
| 8 |  MoniepointLagos, NigeriaSeries C | $293M |
| 9 | TerraPayNairobi, KenyaDebt Financing | $257M |
| 10 |  valU6 October, EgyptDebt Financing | $225M |
| 11 |  ThunesNairobi, KenyaSeries C | $202M |
| 12 |  PalmPayLagos, NigeriaSeries A | $140M |
| 13 |  PaymobCairo, EgyptPre-Series C | $126M |
| 14 |  FawryCairo, EgyptPrivate Equity | $122M |
| 15 |  InterswitchLagos, NigeriaEst. 2002Private Equity | $121M |
| 16 |  YocoCape Town, South AfricaSeries C | $106M |
| 17 |  CASHPLUSCasablanca, MoroccoEst. 2004Initial Public Offering (IPO) | $106M |
| 18 |  Aza FinanceNairobi, KenyaGrant | $65M |
| 19 |  ConduitNairobi, KenyaSeries A | $59M |
| 20 |  TeamAptLekki, NigeriaSeries B | $56M |
SLA Startup Index · as of 10 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding
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Frequently asked about African startups
- How many startups are there in Africa?
- 3,251 technology companies are on the StartupList Africa record as of 10 Oct 2026, with $44.6B in disclosed funding between them. 13 have a latest known disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
- Which African countries have the most startups?
- Nigeria (772), Egypt (715), South Africa (528) and Kenya (444). Together they are home to 2,459 of the 3,251 companies on the record.
- What are the largest startup sectors in Africa?
- Financial Services (638), FinTech (559), SaaS (254), Health Care (250) and E-Commerce (227), by number of companies on the record.
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