Biotechnology Startups in Africa
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Biotech in West Africa: Emerging potential, but challenges persist. AgriProtein's insect protein efforts face scalability issues, Ethomed's healthcare diagnostics show promise. LifeQ's wearables gain traction, but affordability remains a concern. Local business leaders see biotech as a long-term play, but infrastructure and investment gaps hinder progress.
Cummulative Funding
$365.3M+
Total # of Companies
33
Total Deal Count
68
Total M&A Count
1
Total # of Investors
113
List of Biotechnology startups in Africa
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
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Agriprotein specializes in nutrient recycling to create sustainable sources of protein for the mono-gastric animal feed industry. | Venture | $ 122,500,000 | 2008 | |
Ethomed develops treatments for neglected diseases. | Series B | $ 100,000,000 | 2015 | |
LifeQ is a SA biotech startup which provides users with access to health information derived from wearable devices. | Series A | $ 47,000,000 | 2014 | |
54gene addresses the significant gap in the global genomics market; Nearly 90% of genetic material used in pharmaceutical research is Caucasian. | Series B | $ 45,000,000 | 2019 | |
nextProtein produces insect-based protein for animal feed stocks in a quest to accelerate sustainable agriculture and tackle resource scarcity. | Series A | $ 12,840,000 | 2015 | |
Inseco is redefining protein creation & facilitating the transition towards a circular economy | Seed | $ 5,300,000 | 2017 | |
Yemaachi is a biotech company that is working to lower the economic burden of cancer. | Grant | $ 4,125,000 | 2020 | |
Nawah Scientific is the go-to place to outsource your scientific and analytical services online | Funding Round | $ 3,150,000 | 2014 | |
AzarGen is a biotech company focused on developing human therapeutic proteins using advanced genetic engineering & synthetic biology | Series B | $ 3,100,000 | 2009 | |
Genius Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company manufacturing modern biotechnology products for human pharmaceutical use. | Venture | $ 2,900,000 | 1982 | |
Scientifically-robust nutrigenomics (personalised nutrition guided by your own genetic stack). Practitioner education & genomic reporting | Series A | $ 2,500,000 | 2018 | |
Bio-Logical develops nature-based carbon removal projects that support the world's most climate-vulnerable communities. | Seed | $ 2,300,000 | 2022 | |
BioCertica is a biotechnology company that combines advanced genetic testing with encryption technology to create Africa’s first digital biobank. | Seed | $ 2,250,000 | 2019 | |
IndyGeneUS AI is a US-based, pan-African Bioinformatics starttup | Grant | $ 1,745,000 | 2020 | |
Immobazyme utilises precision fermentation to produce high-value active protein ingredients. | Pre-seed | $ 1,300,000 | 2018 | |
Proteinea is an insect-based biotechnology startup based in Egypt/US. | Convertible Note | $ 590,000 | 2019 | |
Ecodudu is a Kenyan waste-to-value company operating in Kenya’s animal feed and agricultural inputs value chains. | Funding Round | $ 550,000 | 2017 | |
Valorigo is a creative group of people who are developing Biotechnology and Tech solutions. | Non-equity Assistance | $ 50,000 | 2020 | |
LONO is a biotechnology company in Côte d'Ivoire, converting organic waste into electricity and fertilizer. | Grant | $ 20,000 | 2016 | |
We create real difference for Africa and beyond by sustainably innovating through coffee waste. | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2021 |
Founded
2008
Overview
Agriprotein specializes in nutrient recycling to create sustainable sources of protein for the mono-gastric animal feed industry.
Last round
Venture
Total raised
$ 122,500,000
Employee
101-250
Founded
2015
Overview
Ethomed develops treatments for neglected diseases.
Last round
Series B
Total raised
$ 100,000,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2014
Overview
LifeQ is a SA biotech startup which provides users with access to health information derived from wearable devices.
Last round
Series A
Total raised
$ 47,000,000
Employee
51-200
Founded
2019
Overview
54gene addresses the significant gap in the global genomics market; Nearly 90% of genetic material used in pharmaceutical research is Caucasian.
Last round
Series B
Total raised
$ 45,000,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2015
Overview
nextProtein produces insect-based protein for animal feed stocks in a quest to accelerate sustainable agriculture and tackle resource scarcity.
Last round
Series A
Total raised
$ 12,840,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2017
Overview
Inseco is redefining protein creation & facilitating the transition towards a circular economy
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 5,300,000
Employee
2-10
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
2014
Overview
Nawah Scientific is the go-to place to outsource your scientific and analytical services online
Last round
Funding Round
Total raised
$ 3,150,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2009
Overview
AzarGen is a biotech company focused on developing human therapeutic proteins using advanced genetic engineering & synthetic biology
Last round
Series B
Total raised
$ 3,100,000
Employee
1-10
Founded
1982
Overview
Genius Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company manufacturing modern biotechnology products for human pharmaceutical use.
Last round
Venture
Total raised
$ 2,900,000
Employee
1-10
Founded
2018
Overview
Scientifically-robust nutrigenomics (personalised nutrition guided by your own genetic stack). Practitioner education & genomic reporting
Last round
Series A
Total raised
$ 2,500,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2022
Overview
Bio-Logical develops nature-based carbon removal projects that support the world's most climate-vulnerable communities.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 2,300,000
Employee
2-10
Founded
2019
Overview
BioCertica is a biotechnology company that combines advanced genetic testing with encryption technology to create Africa’s first digital biobank.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 2,250,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2020
Overview
IndyGeneUS AI is a US-based, pan-African Bioinformatics starttup
Last round
Grant
Total raised
$ 1,745,000
Employee
2-10
Founded
2018
Overview
Immobazyme utilises precision fermentation to produce high-value active protein ingredients.
Last round
Pre-seed
Total raised
$ 1,300,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2019
Overview
Proteinea is an insect-based biotechnology startup based in Egypt/US.
Last round
Convertible Note
Total raised
$ 590,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2017
Overview
Ecodudu is a Kenyan waste-to-value company operating in Kenya’s animal feed and agricultural inputs value chains.
Last round
Funding Round
Total raised
$ 550,000
Employee
2-10
Founded
2020
Overview
Valorigo is a creative group of people who are developing Biotechnology and Tech solutions.
Last round
Non-equity Assistance
Total raised
$ 50,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2016
Overview
LONO is a biotechnology company in Côte d'Ivoire, converting organic waste into electricity and fertilizer.
Last round
Grant
Total raised
$ 20,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2021
Overview
We create real difference for Africa and beyond by sustainably innovating through coffee waste.
Last round
Undisclosed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
10-50