RankingRanked by followers on X
Top 100 African startups by X followers
The 100 companies with the most followers on X. Jambo leads with 379.9K.
- Top value
- 379.9K
- followers on X
- Average per company
- 15.2K
- median 5.1K
- Companies
- 100
- 98 founded 2005 or later
- Countries
- 15
- Nigeria leads with 42
| # | Company | Followers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Jambo is a Congo-based firm that is creating Africa’s web3 user acquisition gateway. | 379.9K |
| 2 |  Shagga3App is an Egyptian SaaS startup that develops mobile platforms to upload and record creative content for users. | 117.5K |
| 3 |  ArqamFC is a data analytics firm focused on bringing the first layer of intelligence to football in emerging markets. | 116.9K |
| 4 |  VBank.NG is a Nigerian FinTech platform that provides mobile banking services for users. | 58.4K |
| 5 |  Wicrypt is an Enugu-based startup that allows its users to get paid while sharing their WiFi. | 55.9K |
| 6 |  Payday is a Nigerian fintech startup which to enable swifts global payments for Africans. | 50.9K |
| 7 |  Canza Finance is providing access to financial services to the financially underserved masses in Africa | 47.1K |
| 8 |  Risevest is a Digital wealth management platform that connects Africans to global dollar investment opportunities. | 43.1K |
| 9 |  Zipline is a Rwandan startup which delivers medical supplies using automated drones. | 34.7K |
| 10 |  FairMoney is a platform that helps people access instant loans within 5 minutes through our android app. | 32.9K |
| 11 |  NFTfi is a simple marketplace for NFT collateralized loans. | 25.9K |
| 12 |  Mettlestate is a South African premium esports and gaming startup. | 24.1K |
| 13 |  Solar Sister is a female-empowered startup focusing on the distribution of solar energy in developing countries | 24K |
| 14 |  Simulon is a South African based user generated 3D platform, allowing anyone to step into virtual worlds and create film-quality VFX on mobile. | 23.1K |
| 15 |  Tala is a financial technology company on a mission to build a financial system that works for everyone. | 22.5K |
| 16 |  FinMeUp is a Stellenbosch-based financial EdTech startup | 20.5K |
| 17 |  Revolutionizing creative industries in emerging markets through blockchain technology. | 18.4K |
| 18 |  African Leadership Academy (ALA) is a pre-eminent educational institution that seeks to transform Africa | 15.9K |
| 19 |  Bitnob offers Bitcoin payments solutions for African individuals and businesses. | 14.1K |
| 20 | Patricia is a technology-driven alternative payments platform | 13.9K |
| 21 |  Djamo is a challenger bank for consumers in French-speaking Africa. | 12.7K |
| 22 |  Chaka is a Nigerian FinTech startup powering digital borderless investing for African businesses and individuals. | 11.5K |
| 23 |  RiseUp is a platform that connects startups to the most relevant resources, worldwide. | 10.8K |
| 24 |  Tribal Credit powers startup growth in emerging markets by providing corporate cards and financial solutions | 10.4K |
| 25 |  Afropolitan is creating a Digital Nation to enable all Africans to build abundant lives. | 10.3K |
| 26 |  Irawo is an online community that helps young Africans make a living from their talents. | 10.2K |
| 27 |  Zindi hosts a community of data scientists on an online competition platform aimed at solving Africa's toughest problems | 10.1K |
| 28 | OfferZen is a developer job marketplace where 1000+ SA and EU companies hire from a community of 100 000+ makers. | 8.7K |
| 29 |  ClickatellEst. 2000 Clickatell gives consumers the power to manage their daily lives and transact with businesses in chat. | 8.5K |
| 30 |  Casava aims to make insurance affordable for income earners by leveraging technology. | 8.3K |
| 31 |  Pyypl is a blockchain technology-based fintech providing digital payments and financial services for smartphone users. | 7.8K |
| 32 |  Revolutionizing healthcare through technology in Uganda | 7.8K |
| 33 |  Accounteer is a cloud accounting platform for small businesses | 7.6K |
| 34 |  H2O Securities is Solving Water Scarcity Through Blockchain Finance | 7.4K |
| 35 |  Tonaton.com is a Ghana-based classifieds site that offers an ecommerce marketplce platform. | 7.2K |
| 36 |  MainOne is a telecommunications startup aimed at enabling West Africa's digital economy. | 6.4K |
| 37 |  CyberTalents is a platform that ranks cyber security talents by running CTF Competitions in order to get hired by recruiters. | 6.4K |
| 38 |  Nestcoin builds, operates and invests in crypto-native products for everyday people in frontier markets. | 6.2K |
| 39 |  Aya is a curated marketplace for early-stage startups and high growth businesses to access vetted African Web3 digital skilled talents. | 6.1K |
| 40 |  Bumpa is a Nigerian startup which helps retailers manage and grow their businesses from their mobile phones. | 6K |
| 41 |  Empowering fleet operators worldwide with data-driven mobility solutions. | 6K |
| 42 |  Kopo Kopo is a Nairobi-based company that offers solutions to help businesses grow and prosper through payments. | 5.7K |
| 43 |  YouCan is an integrated platform specialized in e-commerce, offering a wide range of services needed by merchants and entrepreneurs. | 5.7K |
| 44 |  Shuttlers is a platform that enables professionals access efficient shared-transportation in Lagos Metropolis of Nigeria | 5.5K |
| 45 |  Farmhut is an AI-powered marketplace connecting farmers to markets that pay fair prices for their produce | 5.4K |
| 46 |  BasiGo is a Kenyan early-stage e-mobility start-up creating the future of clean, electric public transit in Africa. | 5.4K |
| 47 |  Onefi is a Nigerian startup which provides digital solutions to optimize payments, billing, loans and credit report services. | 5.4K |
| 48 |  Enda Athletic is an Kenyan startup that makes running shoes for both men and women | 5.3K |
| 49 |  Wefarm is a network and marketplace for small-scale farmers to share and access vital information, products and services without internet. | 5.3K |
| 50 |  Azuri is a leading commercial provider of PayGo Solar Home Systems for rural off-grid homes. | 5.1K |
| 51 |  Telda is a Cairo-based financial brand built for Millennials and GenZ to take the pain out of peer-to-peer payments. | 5.1K |
| 52 |  Healthtracka makes lab testing easy and convenient with at-home sample collection and digital results in 1-3days | 4.8K |
| 53 |  SnapScan is a mobile payments app, providing South Africans with the most convenient way to pay with their phones | 4.7K |
| 54 | Norebase helps users incorporate a company, get a bank account and register intellectual property in any African country | 4.6K |
| 55 |  Isizwe enables companies to utilize their CSI effectively by rolling out uncapped WiFi to communities | 4.6K |
| 56 |  Sparkle is a Nigerian FinTech platform that is creating a market place that makes it easy to achieve business outcomes. | 4.5K |
| 57 |  Fonbnk is a new distributed finance company enabling a frictionless, financial onramp for emerging markets. | 4.5K |
| 58 |  Spleet is a Nigerian proptech startup that provides access to flexible subscription based rental services. | 4.3K |
| 59 |  Semicolon is a Nigerian EdTech startup which offers Professional Training and Coaching services | 4.1K |
| 60 |  Hello Tractor is a diversified ag-tech company focused on improving food and income security throughout sub-Saharan Africa. | 4.1K |
| 61 |  UCOOK is a South African meal kit delivery service | 4K |
| 62 |  Thepeer is a Nigerian FinTech startup that provides API infrastructure for businesses. | 4K |
| 63 |  Sycamore is a Financial services company where you can lend through us or borrow from us. | 3.8K |
| 64 |  Nafham provides school educational videos, tutoring sessions & training courses | 3.8K |
| 65 |  ShapShap is a multimodal delivery marketplace that connects drivers with vendors and customers to meet all delivery & payment needs | 3.7K |
| 66 |  Rentoza is on a mission to democratize ownership of technology devices and appliances for all African consumers | 3.7K |
| 67 |  KHULA! is a South African mobile marketplace for farmers. | 3.5K |
| 68 |  Droppa is an on-demand logistics service that allows users to transport goods through their mobile app and interactive booking system. | 3.5K |
| 69 |  Franc is a South African investment app that enables quick and easy adoption of savings and investment products by partner businesses. | 3.4K |
| 70 |  A digital agriculture platform connecting farmers, buyers and input vendors | 3.4K |
| 71 |  NOWNOW is a Fintech platform that allows users to send and receive money, purchase airtime and pay bills with ease. | 3.3K |
| 72 |  Stakefair is a Decentralized Finance (DeFi) company that is expected to disrupt the Real-Money Gaming industry | 3.3K |
| 73 |  Bitmama is a Nigerian crypto trading platform that allows faster, eaiser and cheaper exchange of cryptocurrencies in Africa. | 3.2K |
| 74 |  Ovex is a South African digital asset exchange and OTC trading desk, that brings liquidity to African cryptocurrency markets. | 3.2K |
| 75 |  Grassroots Economics is a Kenyan non-profit foundation that seeks to empower marginalized communities. | 3.1K |
| 76 |  ReelFruit is a Nigerian premium dried fruit company known for its high quality nutritious snacks | 3.1K |
| 77 |  Ejara is a platform allowing French-speaking Africa to access various affordable investment offers: fractional shares, crypto and more. | 3K |
| 78 |  Terrawork is a Nigerian one-stop marketplace for freelancers. | 2.9K |
| 79 |  Tripesa provides payment solutions for Africa's Travel & Tourism Industry | 2.7K |
| 80 |  Emergency Response Africa (ERA) is a healthcare technology company that provides medical care to victims at the scene of the emergency | 2.7K |
| 81 |  Bloom is a FinTech company that provides financial products that improve the lives of East African consumers. | 2.7K |
| 82 |  Kotani Pay enables blockchain protocols, dapps and blockchain fintech companies to integrate seamlessly to local payment channels in Africa. | 2.6K |
| 83 |  CrossBoundary is a mission driven investment firm that unlocks the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets. | 2.6K |
| 84 |  Bloc is building the all-in-one FinTech infrastructure stack — for startups and organisations. | 2.6K |
| 85 |  Aptech Africa Ltd. is the leading Solar Energy Specialist in Africa. | 2.6K |
| 86 |  Zuri Health is a virtual hospital providing healthcare services to patients across Sub-saharan Africa via mobile app, website and SMS service | 2.5K |
| 87 | HyperionDev is a South African edtech startup that is dedicated to closing the global tech skills gap. | 2.5K |
| 88 |  Shamba Pride is a one-stop online-to-offline platform that connects smallholder farmers to services and information through tech-powered “DigiShops”. | 2.5K |
| 89 |  Welo is a HealthTech Company that provides services for individuals and Corporates. | 2.3K |
| 90 |  Go1 is a South African eLearning startup which offers digital learning for entire workforce. | 2.3K |
| 91 |  Mobihall is an Egyptian eCommerce platform that gives the latest prices and specifications of mobiles and tablets. | 2.2K |
| 92 |  Vendease is a Nigerian online marketplace for Africa's food service businesses. | 2.2K |
| 93 | Fincra is a Nigerian FinTech platform which provides payment solutions for persons and businesses. | 2.1K |
| 94 |  Enabling social mobility and economic prosperity through technology in Africa. | 2.1K |
| 95 |  Sanivation is a Kenyan startup that provides solution for sanitation problems. | 2.1K |
| 96 |  Estate Intel is a data platform for organizations interacting with the real estate and construction industry in Africa. | 2K |
| 97 |  Sudo is an API platform that enables developers to instantly issue physical and virtual cards with more control & flexibility at scale. | 2K |
| 98 |  Powerhive is a Kenyan startup that provides resilient energy infrastructure for off-grid communities. | 2K |
| 99 |  SPIRO is accelerating the access of affordable, clean energy technology in the mobility sector. | 2K |
| 100 | Engage Messaging is a Nigerian AI startup which helps businesses retain customers through automated e-mails, SMS and in-app messaging. | 1.9K |
All 100 shown · as of 21 Oct 2026
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Companies are ranked by followers on X, read from their public X accounts. 1 of the 100 were founded before 2005 and are marked Est. in the table.
Frequently asked about the Top 100
- Which African startup has the most followers on X?
- On this ranking, Jambo leads with 379.9K.
- Which country has the most companies in this Top 100?
- Nigeria, with 42 companies, followed by South Africa (21), Kenya (14) and Egypt (8).
