How many startups are there in Africa?

4,147 technology companies are on the StartupList Africa record as of 19 Oct 2026, with $46.9B in disclosed funding between them. 19 have a latest known disclosed valuation of $1B or more.

Which African countries have the most startups?

Nigeria (966), Egypt (852), South Africa (639) and Kenya (531). Together they are home to 2,988 of the 4,147 companies on the record.

What are the largest startup sectors in Africa?

FinTech (731), Financial Services (647), SaaS (414), E-Commerce (322) and EdTech (291), 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 solar startups in Africa

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

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Grant-stage solar startups in Africa15 · by momentum

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#	Startup	Sector	Last round	Raised	Founded	Employees
1	SunFunderNairobi, KenyaGrant	Asset Management	Grant	$81M	2012	11+
2	Solarise AfricaNairobi, KenyaGrant	Energy	Grant	$57M	2018	1+
3	ZemboKampala, UgandaGrant	Renewables & Environment	Grant	$5M	2018	51+
4	Kazang SolarLusaka, ZambiaGrant	Power Grid	Grant	$2M	2007	Not disclosed
5	SimusolarDar Es Salaam, TanzaniaGrant	AgTech	Grant	$870K	2014	51+
6	Zonful EnergyHarare, ZimbabweGrant	Clean Energy	Grant	$900K	2014	101+
7	Aptech AfricaKampala, UgandaGrant	Energy	Grant	$110K	2011	51+
8	MIRRIAHLarache, MoroccoGrant	AgriTech	Grant	$60K	2020	Not disclosed
9	JirogasyAntananarivo, MadagascarGrant	Energy	Grant	Not disclosed	2017	2+
10	KAMIM TechnologiesLagos, NigeriaGrant	Renewable Energy	Grant	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
11	VITALITELusaka, ZambiaGrant	CleanTech	Grant	Not disclosed	2013	11+
12	Nimsy Agro Solar ConceptKaduna, NigeriaGrant	AgriTech	Grant	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
13	MeshPowerKicukiro, RwandaGrant	Solar Energy	Grant	Not disclosed	2012	11+
14	Safebox EnergyBenin City, NigeriaGrant	Renewable Energy	Grant	Not disclosed	2020	Not disclosed
15	Afrinet PowerAbuja, NigeriaGrant	Energy	Grant	$10K	2017	1–10

SLA Startup Index · as of 19 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding

Frequently asked about African startups

How many startups are there in Africa?: 4,147 technology companies are on the StartupList Africa record as of 19 Oct 2026, with $46.9B in disclosed funding between them. 19 have a latest known disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Which African countries have the most startups?: Nigeria (966), Egypt (852), South Africa (639) and Kenya (531). Together they are home to 2,988 of the 4,147 companies on the record.
What are the largest startup sectors in Africa?: FinTech (731), Financial Services (647), SaaS (414), E-Commerce (322) and EdTech (291), 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 19 Oct 2026.

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