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
$331.6M+
Total # of Companies
130
Total Deal Count
211
Total M&A Count
7
Total # of Investors
349
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 | |
InfiniLink is an Egypt-based semiconductor startup building chips focused on high-speed connectivity. | Seed | $ 10,000,000 | 2022 | |
Kera is an AI-powered platform connecting healthcare providers and communities for healthier lives in Africa. | Venture | $ 10,000,000 | 2023 | |
Thunder Code is a Tunis-based generative AI-powered software testing platform. | Seed | $ 9,000,000 | 2025 | |
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. | Grant | $ 6,832,100 | 2016 | |
Amini is a Kenyan startup that uses artificial intelligence and satellite technology to bridge Africa's environmental data. | Seed | $ 6,000,000 | 2023 | |
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 | |
Salus Cloud is a South African AI-native platform revolutionising Developer & Security Operations (DevSecOps) for engineers. | Seed | $ 3,700,000 | 2024 | |
Predicting consumer behaviour with AI. | Series A | $ 3,500,000 | 2015 | |
Nucleon Security delivers AI-powered Zero Trust endpoint protection for enterprises across Europe and Africa. | Seed | $ 3,500,000 | 2019 | |
Curacel is an AI-powered platform for claims processing and fraud management in Africa | Seed | $ 3,450,000 | 2017 | |
Open Access Energy is a software company whose vision is to open energy access to all. | Seed | $ 3,300,000 | 2021 | |
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 | |
Convertedin is an automation ads platform for eCommerce and online sellers | Seed | $ 3,000,000 | 2018 | |
Rulebase automates fintech back-office tasks using AI agents for compliance, disputes, and quality assurance. | Pre-seed | $ 2,600,000 | 2024 | |
iXperience is a Cape Town-based edtech company that provides students with industry-focused skills. | Series A | $ 2,500,000 | 2013 |
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
2022
Overview
InfiniLink is an Egypt-based semiconductor startup building chips focused on high-speed connectivity.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 10,000,000
Employee
51-200
Founded
2023
Overview
Kera is an AI-powered platform connecting healthcare providers and communities for healthier lives in Africa.
Last round
Venture
Total raised
$ 10,000,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2025
Overview
Thunder Code is a Tunis-based generative AI-powered software testing platform.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 9,000,000
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
Grant
Total raised
$ 6,832,100
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
Seed
Total raised
$ 6,000,000
Employee
2-10
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
2024
Overview
Salus Cloud is a South African AI-native platform revolutionising Developer & Security Operations (DevSecOps) for engineers.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 3,700,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2015
Overview
Predicting consumer behaviour with AI.
Last round
Series A
Total raised
$ 3,500,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2019
Overview
Nucleon Security delivers AI-powered Zero Trust endpoint protection for enterprises across Europe and Africa.
Last round
Seed
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
2021
Overview
Open Access Energy is a software company whose vision is to open energy access to all.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 3,300,000
Employee
2-10
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
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
2024
Overview
Rulebase automates fintech back-office tasks using AI agents for compliance, disputes, and quality assurance.
Last round
Pre-seed
Total raised
$ 2,600,000
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