Artificial Intelligence Startups in Africa
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AI scene buzzing in West Africa. InstaDeep, Sama, DataProphet leading the charge. Local leaders intrigued, seeing potential for tailored solutions to local challenges. But talent gap and infrastructure limitations pose challenges. Need for tailored AI solutions that address local needs and cultural context.
Cummulative Funding
$268.1M+
Total # of Companies
104
Total Deal Count
168
Total M&A Count
6
Total # of Investors
259
List of Artificial Intelligence startups in Africa
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
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InstaDeep is a Tunis-based AI startup which provides self-learning decision making systems. | Series B | $ 107,000,000 | 2015 | |
Sama provides high-quality training data that powers AI technology. | Series B | $ 84,800,000 | 2008 | |
DataProphet is a leading global AI provider for Industry 4.0, improving quality and yield in manufacturing | Series A | $ 16,000,000 | 2013 | |
RxAll is a multiple-award winning deep learning-hyperspectral IoT platform for authenticating drugs in real time. | Funding Round | $ 6,607,100 | 2016 | |
FARO is Africa’s fastest growing fashion venture - on a mission to build the world’s most innovative fashion outlet and reduce waste. | Seed | $ 6,000,000 | 2023 | |
Yemaachi is a biotech company that is working to lower the economic burden of cancer. | Grant | $ 4,125,000 | 2020 | |
Predicting consumer behaviour with AI. | Series A | $ 3,500,000 | 2015 | |
Curacel is an AI-powered platform for claims processing and fraud management in Africa | Seed | $ 3,450,000 | 2017 | |
Convertedin is an automation ads platform for eCommerce and online sellers | Seed | $ 3,000,000 | 2018 | |
ImaliPay is a digital financial platform offering tailored financial products that promote the inclusion of gig economy platforms across Africa. | Seed | $ 3,000,000 | 2020 | |
iXperience is a Cape Town-based edtech company that provides students with industry-focused skills. | Series A | $ 2,500,000 | 2013 | |
LNKO offers trendy eyewear at an affordable price through an online store and various points of sale. | Seed | $ 2,100,000 | 2020 | |
Amini is a Kenyan startup that uses artificial intelligence and satellite technology to bridge Africa's environmental data. | Pre-seed | $ 2,000,000 | 2023 | |
Synapse Analytics offers Data analytics, ML, and AI services and tools to help organizations, data scientists, and IT professionals. | Seed | $ 2,000,000 | 2018 | |
Imaginario AI helps Hollywood Studios, production companies and creators find, curate and transform anything inside their videos with AI. | Pre-seed | $ 1,920,000 | 2022 | |
The Awareness Company enhances situational awareness for organisations who have to address sustainability issues. | Seed | $ 1,600,000 | 2018 | |
AIfluence is a Kenyan Artificial Intelligence-driven influencer marketing platform. | Seed | $ 1,500,000 | 2019 | |
ToumAI empowers organizations with innovative multilingual and generative voice analytics to enhance customer experiences. | Seed | $ 1,200,000 | 2020 | |
Biware is a young and dynamic consulting and system integration company specialized in Data Management & Modern Analytics. | Seed | $ 1,200,000 | 2011 | |
ATLAN Space is a Morrocan startup which employs (AI) to enable unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to carry out tracking missions with complete autonomy. | Series A | $ 1,100,000 | 2016 |
Founded
2015
Overview
InstaDeep is a Tunis-based AI startup which provides self-learning decision making systems.
Last round
Series B
Total raised
$ 107,000,000
Employee
51-200
Founded
2008
Overview
Sama provides high-quality training data that powers AI technology.
Last round
Series B
Total raised
$ 84,800,000
Employee
51-200
Founded
2013
Overview
DataProphet is a leading global AI provider for Industry 4.0, improving quality and yield in manufacturing
Last round
Series A
Total raised
$ 16,000,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2016
Overview
RxAll is a multiple-award winning deep learning-hyperspectral IoT platform for authenticating drugs in real time.
Last round
Funding Round
Total raised
$ 6,607,100
Employee
11-50
Founded
2023
Overview
FARO is Africa’s fastest growing fashion venture - on a mission to build the world’s most innovative fashion outlet and reduce waste.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 6,000,000
Employee
51-200
Founded
2020
Overview
Yemaachi is a biotech company that is working to lower the economic burden of cancer.
Last round
Grant
Total raised
$ 4,125,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2015
Overview
Predicting consumer behaviour with AI.
Last round
Series A
Total raised
$ 3,500,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2017
Overview
Curacel is an AI-powered platform for claims processing and fraud management in Africa
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 3,450,000
Employee
2-10
Founded
2018
Overview
Convertedin is an automation ads platform for eCommerce and online sellers
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 3,000,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2020
Overview
ImaliPay is a digital financial platform offering tailored financial products that promote the inclusion of gig economy platforms across Africa.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 3,000,000
Employee
2-10
Founded
2013
Overview
iXperience is a Cape Town-based edtech company that provides students with industry-focused skills.
Last round
Series A
Total raised
$ 2,500,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2020
Overview
LNKO offers trendy eyewear at an affordable price through an online store and various points of sale.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 2,100,000
Employee
51-200
Founded
2023
Overview
Amini is a Kenyan startup that uses artificial intelligence and satellite technology to bridge Africa's environmental data.
Last round
Pre-seed
Total raised
$ 2,000,000
Employee
2-10
Founded
2018
Overview
Synapse Analytics offers Data analytics, ML, and AI services and tools to help organizations, data scientists, and IT professionals.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 2,000,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2022
Overview
Imaginario AI helps Hollywood Studios, production companies and creators find, curate and transform anything inside their videos with AI.
Last round
Pre-seed
Total raised
$ 1,920,000
Employee
2-10
Founded
2018
Overview
The Awareness Company enhances situational awareness for organisations who have to address sustainability issues.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 1,600,000
Employee
2-10
Founded
2019
Overview
AIfluence is a Kenyan Artificial Intelligence-driven influencer marketing platform.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 1,500,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2020
Overview
ToumAI empowers organizations with innovative multilingual and generative voice analytics to enhance customer experiences.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 1,200,000
Employee
2-10
Founded
2011
Overview
Biware is a young and dynamic consulting and system integration company specialized in Data Management & Modern Analytics.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 1,200,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2016
Overview
ATLAN Space is a Morrocan startup which employs (AI) to enable unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to carry out tracking missions with complete autonomy.
Last round
Series A
Total raised
$ 1,100,000
Employee
2-10