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
$215K+
Total # of Companies
4
Total Deal Count
6
Total M&A Count
0
Total # of Investors
7
List of Coaching startups in Africa
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Smartprof connects school-aged students with top tier teachers for 1:1 and grouped tutoring sessions. | Pre-seed | $ 160,000 | 2020 | |
Irawo is an online community that helps young Africans make a living from their talents. | Non-equity Assistance | $ 20,000 | 2014 | |
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 | |
SamaCoach is a Senegalese fitness platform connecting users to gyms, coaches, and personalized wellness programs. | Seed | $ 15,000 | 2023 |
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
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
Founded
2023
Overview
SamaCoach is a Senegalese fitness platform connecting users to gyms, coaches, and personalized wellness programs.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 15,000
Employee
1-10