Coaching Startups in Africa

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The Pan-African coaching market is buzzing with potential but facing challenges. While startups like Smartprof, CoffeeChat, and Irawo are making strides, local business leaders express concerns about affordability, cultural relevance, and a lack of qualified coaches. The word on the ground suggests a need for tailored solutions, local language support, and partnerships with established organizations to drive growth.

Cummulative Funding

$200K+

Total # of Companies

3

Total Deal Count

5

Total M&A Count

0

Total # of Investors

6

List of Coaching startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

Smartprof connects school-aged students with top tier teachers for 1:1 and grouped tutoring sessions.

Pre-seed

$ 160,000

2020

2.

Irawo is an online community that helps young Africans make a living from their talents.

Non-equity Assistance

$ 20,000

2014

3.

CoffeeChat is a coaching-as-a-service (CaaS) platform that allows companies offer one-on-one executive coaching for their managers.

Non-equity Assistance

$ 20,000

2019

Smartprof

Founded

2020

Overview

Smartprof connects school-aged students with top tier teachers for 1:1 and grouped tutoring sessions.

Last round

Pre-seed

Total raised

$ 160,000

Employee

2-10

Irawo

Founded

2014

Overview

Irawo is an online community that helps young Africans make a living from their talents.

Last round

Non-equity Assistance

Total raised

$ 20,000

Employee

11-50

Founded

2019

Overview

CoffeeChat is a coaching-as-a-service (CaaS) platform that allows companies offer one-on-one executive coaching for their managers.

Last round

Non-equity Assistance

Total raised

$ 20,000

Employee

2-10

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