How much funding have Blockchain startups in Africa raised?

Blockchain startups in Africa have raised $488.5M in disclosed funding.

Who invests in Blockchain startups in Africa?

Stellar Community Fund has backed 9 Blockchain startups, followed by Adaverse (6) and Flori Ventures (5).

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Blockchain startups in Africa

StartupList Africa tracks 142 Blockchain startups across Africa, which have raised $488.5M in disclosed funding. Nigeria has the most, with 56, followed by South Africa (26) and Kenya (17).

Companies: 142; in this sector
Avg. Deal Size: $4M
Total Funding: $488.5M

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Updated 24 Oct 2026142 companiesSource: SLA Startup IndexHow sectors are assigned →Full directory →

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#	Startup	What they do	Last round	Raised	Team
1	Polytope LabsNigeria	Blockchain R&D lab behind Hyperbridge, a proof-based cross-chain interoperability protocol.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
2	Umoja LabsTanzania	Blockchain-based payment rails for cash transfers, conditional loans and aid programme analytics in East Africa.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
3	Zap AfricaNigeria	Non-custodial crypto wallet and exchange for buying, selling, swapping and managing crypto in Nigeria	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
4	XagoSouth Africa	Xago is a South African FinTech which provides an interoperable payment platform using the blockchain payment network	Funding Round	Not disclosed	11–50
5	Cowrie Integrated SystemsNigeria	Cowrie Integrated Systems is a Nigeria-based fintech that provides cross-border payments solutions	Funding Round	Not disclosed	11–50
6	NEDA LabsTanzania	Tanzanian shilling stablecoin (nTZS) and NEDApay digital wallet and payments platform	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
7	RemitanoNigeria	Cryptocurrency trading and fiat off-ramp platform	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
8	FlitaaKenya	Flitaa is a Kenyan all-in-one platform for storing, purchasing, selling, exchanging, and earning cryptocurrencies.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	11–50
9	ARchainMorocco	Marrakech TrustTech platform using blockchain to archive, authenticate and verify digital documents for public and private bodies.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	11–50
10	OvexSouth Africa	Ovex is a South African digital asset exchange and OTC trading desk, that brings liquidity to African cryptocurrency markets.	Funding Round	Not disclosed	11–50
11	ShadocTunisia	Online electronic signature and document certification service secured with blockchain, for companies and individuals	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
12	Thrivyx NigeriaNigeria	Engineering intelligent automation, deep-tech infrastructure, and secure digital systems for modern African enterprises.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	11–25
13	VaultaGhana	Compliant stablecoin, wallet and tokenization infrastructure	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
14	BlockstartersSouth Africa	Blockstarters is a South African blockchain hub, aimed at becoming the central point for all cryptocurrency and blockchain in Africa.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
15	SameblocksKenya	Nairobi fintech offering blockchain-based lending to small and medium-sized businesses.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	11–50
16	CurrenCSouth Africa	Licensed stablecoin infrastructure for payment and rewards applications, aimed at banks and exchanges.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
17	Fuel SwitchSouth Africa	Blockchain-enabled platform for trading renewable energy certificates and carbon credits in South Africa.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
18	SodaWorldSouth Africa	Connecting African creatives to the world via an entertainment Megaworld	Pre-seed	Not disclosed	2–10
19	BailportRwanda	BailPort is a Rwandan multi-currency e-wallet that helps users exchange, save and send money instantly at the best possible rates	Grant	Not disclosed	2–10
20	EvereadSouth Africa	Blockchain media platform that lets independent journalists and creators earn directly through NFT-linked pay-per-click.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10

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Frequently asked about Blockchain in Africa

How many Blockchain startups are there in Africa?: StartupList Africa tracks 142 Blockchain startups across Africa.
How much funding have Blockchain startups in Africa raised?: Blockchain startups in Africa have raised $488.5M in disclosed funding.
Which African countries have the most Blockchain startups?: Nigeria has the most, with 56, followed by South Africa (26) and Kenya (17).
Who invests in Blockchain startups in Africa?: Stellar Community Fund has backed 9 Blockchain startups, followed by Adaverse (6) and Flori Ventures (5).

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StartupList Africa, “Blockchain startups in Africa”, updated 24 Oct 2026.

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