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
$93.5M+
Total # of Companies
13
Total Deal Count
14
Total M&A Count
1
Total # of Investors
36
List of Artificial Intelligence startups in Africa
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
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Sama provides high-quality training data that powers AI technology. | Series B | $ 84,800,000 | 2008 | |
Amini is a Kenyan startup that uses artificial intelligence and satellite technology to bridge Africa's environmental data. | Seed | $ 6,000,000 | 2023 | |
AIfluence is a Kenyan Artificial Intelligence-driven influencer marketing platform. | Seed | $ 1,500,000 | 2019 | |
Elloe helps small businesses build strong customer relationships through the world's most popular messaging apps. | Pre-seed | $ 1,000,000 | 2021 | |
Digifunzi equips African youth with coding, robotics, and digital literacy through schools and communities. | Grant | $ 100,000 | 2022 | |
PesaKit is a Kenyan Last Mile Agent network platform enabling digital and human interactions to accelerate digital commerce and financial inclusion. | Funding Round | $ 80,000 | 2018 | |
DPE Company builds digital infrastructure that powers health engagement and connected care. | Non-equity Assistance | $ 25,000 | 2019 | |
Esheria Ventures is a Kenyan legal technology startup founded to revolutionize access to justice through AI-powered solutions. | Non-equity Assistance | $ 15,000 | 2023 | |
Thalia Psychotherapy integrates tech and partnerships to deliver accessible, stigma‑free mental healthcare in Africa. | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2019 | |
KOSA AI is a Kenyan Startup that enables organisations to build or deploy more inclusive technologies. | Pre-seed | Undisclosed | 2020 | |
Revolutionizing waste management with IoT, AI, and ML. Smart solutions for greener cities and a sustainable future. | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2024 | |
Getsalesbot is a platform that provides pre-built conversational chatbot templates aimed at sales and lead generation. | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2022 | |
We create websites, mobile applications, softwares, graphic design, SEO and marketing | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2022 |
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
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
2019
Overview
AIfluence is a Kenyan Artificial Intelligence-driven influencer marketing platform.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 1,500,000
Employee
11-50
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
2022
Overview
Digifunzi equips African youth with coding, robotics, and digital literacy through schools and communities.
Last round
Grant
Total raised
$ 100,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2018
Overview
PesaKit is a Kenyan Last Mile Agent network platform enabling digital and human interactions to accelerate digital commerce and financial inclusion.
Last round
Funding Round
Total raised
$ 80,000
Employee
2-10
Founded
2019
Overview
DPE Company builds digital infrastructure that powers health engagement and connected care.
Last round
Non-equity Assistance
Total raised
$ 25,000
Employee
1-10
Founded
2023
Overview
Esheria Ventures is a Kenyan legal technology startup founded to revolutionize access to justice through AI-powered solutions.
Last round
Non-equity Assistance
Total raised
$ 15,000
Employee
1-10
Founded
2019
Overview
Thalia Psychotherapy integrates tech and partnerships to deliver accessible, stigma‑free mental healthcare in Africa.
Last round
Undisclosed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
51-200
Founded
2020
Overview
KOSA AI is a Kenyan Startup that enables organisations to build or deploy more inclusive technologies.
Last round
Pre-seed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
2-10
Founded
2024
Overview
Revolutionizing waste management with IoT, AI, and ML. Smart solutions for greener cities and a sustainable future.
Last round
Undisclosed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
10-50
Founded
2022
Overview
Getsalesbot is a platform that provides pre-built conversational chatbot templates aimed at sales and lead generation.
Last round
Undisclosed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
2-10
Founded
2022
Overview
We create websites, mobile applications, softwares, graphic design, SEO and marketing
Last round
Undisclosed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
2-10