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
$262M+
Total # of Companies
99
Total Deal Count
154
Total M&A Count
6
Total # of Investors
226
List of Artificial Intelligence startups in Africa
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
DXwand is an AI venture founded by technology & AI experts that are passionate about building intelligent conversational AI | Series A | $ 6,880,000 | 2018 | |
RxAll is a multiple-award winning deep learning-hyperspectral IoT platform for authenticating drugs in real time. | Funding Round | $ 6,607,100 | 2016 | |
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 | |
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 | |
AIfluence is a Kenyan Artificial Intelligence-driven influencer marketing platform. | Seed | $ 1,500,000 | 2019 | |
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 | |
VIEBEG Medical is a Rwandan Health Tech Company and leading medical supplies and equipment provider. | Pre-seed | $ 1,012,000 | 2018 | |
Cassbana is an Egyptian startup which uses AI to determine individuals and businesses' access to credit. | Pre-seed | $ 1,000,000 | 2020 | |
Elloe helps small businesses build strong customer relationships through the world's most popular messaging apps. | Pre-seed | $ 1,000,000 | 2021 | |
Zindi hosts a community of data scientists on an online competition platform aimed at solving Africa's toughest problems | Seed | $ 1,000,000 | 2018 |
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
2018
Overview
DXwand is an AI venture founded by technology & AI experts that are passionate about building intelligent conversational AI
Last round
Series A
Total raised
$ 6,880,000
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
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
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
2019
Overview
AIfluence is a Kenyan Artificial Intelligence-driven influencer marketing platform.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 1,500,000
Employee
11-50
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
Founded
2018
Overview
VIEBEG Medical is a Rwandan Health Tech Company and leading medical supplies and equipment provider.
Last round
Pre-seed
Total raised
$ 1,012,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2020
Overview
Cassbana is an Egyptian startup which uses AI to determine individuals and businesses' access to credit.
Last round
Pre-seed
Total raised
$ 1,000,000
Employee
101-250
Founded
2021
Overview
Elloe helps small businesses build strong customer relationships through the world's most popular messaging apps.
Last round
Pre-seed
Total raised
$ 1,000,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2018
Overview
Zindi hosts a community of data scientists on an online competition platform aimed at solving Africa's toughest problems
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 1,000,000
Employee
2-10