How many startups are there in Africa?

3,492 technology companies are on the StartupList Africa record as of 17 Oct 2026, with $45.1B in disclosed funding between them. 16 have a latest known disclosed valuation of $1B or more.

Which African countries have the most startups?

Nigeria (870), Egypt (721), South Africa (555) and Kenya (487). Together they are home to 2,633 of the 3,492 companies on the record.

What are the largest startup sectors in Africa?

Financial Services (646), FinTech (608), SaaS (271), Health Care (252) and E-Commerce (234), 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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Venture-stage startups in lagos

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

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Venture-stage startups in lagos26 · by momentum

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#	Startup	Sector	Last round	Raised	Founded	Employees
1	Zola ElectricLagos, NigeriaVenture	Energy & Environment Resources	Venture	$306M	2011	1,001+
2	Yellow CardLagos, NigeriaVenture	FinTech	Venture	$130M	2016	11–50
3	MainOneLagos, NigeriaVenture	Telecommunications	Venture	$100M	2007	201+
4	Hygeia HMOLagos, NigeriaEst. 1984Venture	HealthTech	Venture	$67M	1984	51+
5	FairMoneyIkeja, NigeriaVenture	FinTech	Venture	$42M	2017	51+
6	BambooLekki, NigeriaVenture	Investment	Venture	$33M	2019	11+
7	Rensource EnergyVictoria Island, NigeriaVenture	Energy	Venture	$27M	2015	151+
8	Venture Garden GroupIkeja, NigeriaVenture	Enterprise Software	Venture	$20M	2010	251+
9	CredPalLagos, NigeriaVenture	Financial Services	Venture	$17M	2017	11+
10	BitfxtLekki, NigeriaVenture	Cryptocurrency	Venture	$15M	2016	2+
11	Ojirehprime Financial ServicesLagos, NigeriaVenture	Cross-Border Payments	Venture	$14M	2018	11+
12	GokadaYaba, NigeriaVenture	Transportation	Venture	$12M	2018	51+
13	i.SecLagos, NigeriaVenture	Finance	Venture	$10M	2013	1+
14	AgridexLagos, NigeriaVenture	AgTech	Venture	$9M	2020	11+
15	JET Motor CompanyLagos, NigeriaVenture	Automotive	Venture	$9M	2017	11+
16	SeamfixLekki, NigeriaVenture	IT Services	Venture	$5M	2007	51+
17	TuteriaLagos, NigeriaVenture	E-Learning	Venture	$3M	2014	2+
18	Sujimoto ConstructionLagos, NigeriaVenture	Construction	Venture	$3M	Not disclosed	51+
19	Salpha EnergyLagos, NigeriaVenture	Energy	Venture	$2M	2018	51+
20	VT LeasingLagos, NigeriaEst. 1993Venture	Finance	Venture	$2M	1993	11+

SLA Startup Index · as of 17 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding

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Frequently asked about African startups

How many startups are there in Africa?: 3,492 technology companies are on the StartupList Africa record as of 17 Oct 2026, with $45.1B in disclosed funding between them. 16 have a latest known disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Which African countries have the most startups?: Nigeria (870), Egypt (721), South Africa (555) and Kenya (487). Together they are home to 2,633 of the 3,492 companies on the record.
What are the largest startup sectors in Africa?: Financial Services (646), FinTech (608), SaaS (271), Health Care (252) and E-Commerce (234), 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 17 Oct 2026.

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