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Private Equity-stage Payments startups in Africa
4 startups on the record match this view, sorted by momentum.
Private Equity-stage Payments startups in Africa4 · by momentum
Clear filters| # | Startup | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FawryCairo, EgyptPrivate Equity | $122M |
| 2 |  InterswitchLagos, NigeriaEst. 2002Private Equity | $121M |
| 3 |  DPO GroupNairobi, KenyaPrivate Equity | $15M |
| 4 |  Payment24Western Cape, South AfricaPrivate Equity | Not disclosed |
SLA Startup Index · as of 16 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding
Frequently asked about African startups
- How many startups are there in Africa?
- 3,411 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 (829), Egypt (721), South Africa (549) and Kenya (477). Together they are home to 2,576 of the 3,411 companies on the record.
- What are the largest startup sectors in Africa?
- Financial Services (643), FinTech (591), SaaS (267), Health Care (252) and E-Commerce (233), by number of companies on the record.
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