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Pre-seed-stage Software startups in Africa
44 startups on the record match this view, sorted by momentum.
Pre-seed-stage Software startups in Africa44 · by momentum
Clear filters| # | Startup | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  CueCape Town, South AfricaPre-seed | $8M |
| 2 |  JuicywayLagos, NigeriaPre-seed | $3M |
| 3 |  AethexAINairobi, KenyaPre-seed | $3M |
| 4 |  Ubenwa HealthLagos, NigeriaPre-seed | $3M |
| 5 |  WolizCasablanca, MoroccoPre-seed | $2M |
| 6 |  KlasLagos, NigeriaPre-seed | $1M |
| 7 |  NanovateCairo, EgyptPre-seed | $1M |
| 8 |  TalenteoAlger, AlgeriaPre-seed | $1M |
| 9 |  KNOT TechnologiesLagos, NigeriaPre-seed | $1M |
| 10 |  SimpuLagos, NigeriaPre-seed | $1M |
| 11 |  VENCOLagos, NigeriaPre-seed | $670K |
| 12 |  Certus AICape Town, South AfricaPre-seed | $500K |
| 13 |  El DokanCairo, EgyptPre-seed | $550K |
| 14 |  SimplifydLagos, NigeriaPre-seed | $500K |
| 15 |  PatikaNairobi, KenyaPre-seed | $500K |
| 16 | REXIALKampala, UgandaPre-seed | $545K |
| 17 |  VoyanceLagos, NigeriaPre-seed | $520K |
| 18 |  PaycrestLagos, NigeriaPre-seed | $404K |
| 19 |  Bundle AfricaLagos, NigeriaPre-seed | $450K |
| 20 |  BeammJohannesburg, South AfricaPre-seed | $425K |
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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