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Debt Financing-stage Software startups in Africa
4 startups on the record match this view, sorted by momentum.
Debt Financing-stage Software startups in Africa4 · by momentum
Clear filters| # | Startup | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beacon Power ServicesLagos, NigeriaDebt Financing | $33M |
| 2 | Zinox TechnologiesLagos, NigeriaEst. 2001Debt Financing | $25M |
| 3 | gampIkeja, NigeriaDebt Financing | $650K |
| 4 | OlivCairo, EgyptDebt Financing | Not disclosed |
SLA Startup Index · as of 12 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding
Frequently asked about African startups
- How many startups are there in Africa?
- 3,282 technology companies are on the StartupList Africa record as of 12 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 (788), Egypt (718), South Africa (531) and Kenya (450). Together they are home to 2,487 of the 3,282 companies on the record.
- What are the largest startup sectors in Africa?
- Financial Services (638), FinTech (564), SaaS (254), Health Care (250) and E-Commerce (227), by number of companies on the record.
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