Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Startups in Africa
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Crypto and blockchain in East Africa: growing interest, but challenges remain. Regulatory frameworks and infrastructure gaps hinder widespread adoption. Local business leaders are exploring use cases, but concerns over volatility and security persist. BuyCoins is a major player, but faces competition from global and local exchanges.
Cummulative Funding
$1.6M+
Total # of Companies
5
Total Deal Count
6
Total M&A Count
0
Total # of Investors
9
List of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain startups in Africa
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BuyCoins is a service that enables users trade cryptocurrency instantly with no wait time. | Seed | $ 1,220,000 | 2017 | |
Paycrest builds B2B fintech settlement infrastructure globally. | Pre-seed | $ 404,000 | 2024 | |
Konnadex enables African merchants to accept stablecoin payments through seamless Web3 tools. | Grant | $ 20,000 | 2022 | |
Ezeebit is a B2B fintech platform helping African merchants accept crypto payments with instant, low‑cost settlement. | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2022 | |
Shiga Digital is a B2B fintech startup offering on‑chain banking solutions for African enterprises. | Corporate | Undisclosed | 2020 |
Founded
2017
Overview
BuyCoins is a service that enables users trade cryptocurrency instantly with no wait time.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 1,220,000
Employee
11-20
Founded
2024
Overview
Paycrest builds B2B fintech settlement infrastructure globally.
Last round
Pre-seed
Total raised
$ 404,000
Employee
1-10
Founded
2022
Overview
Konnadex enables African merchants to accept stablecoin payments through seamless Web3 tools.
Last round
Grant
Total raised
$ 20,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2022
Overview
Ezeebit is a B2B fintech platform helping African merchants accept crypto payments with instant, low‑cost settlement.
Last round
Undisclosed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
1-10
Founded
2020
Overview
Shiga Digital is a B2B fintech startup offering on‑chain banking solutions for African enterprises.
Last round
Corporate
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
1-10