Data Science Startups in Africa

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Data Science is gaining momentum, with players like Zindi emerging. Business leaders see it as a tool to optimize operations and drive growth. However, talent acquisition remains a challenge, with a need for tailored training programs. Local partnerships and government support are crucial to foster a conducive ecosystem.

Cummulative Funding

$1.5M+

Total # of Companies

5

Total Deal Count

6

Total M&A Count

1

Total # of Investors

8

List of Data Science startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

Zindi hosts a community of data scientists on an online competition platform aimed at solving Africa's toughest problems

Seed

$ 1,000,000

2018

2.

Voyance is in the business of helping businesses make intelligent decisions

Pre-seed

$ 520,000

2020

3.

Principa is a South African data analytics, consulting and software company

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

1999

4.

Enlumi builds rewards and consumer data technology that helps businesses build sticky products and services better and faster.

Funding Round

Undisclosed

2020

5.

Hyperclear is a global technology investment holding company with offices in Mauritius, South Africa and United Kingdom

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2006

Zindi

Founded

2018

Overview

Zindi hosts a community of data scientists on an online competition platform aimed at solving Africa's toughest problems

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 1,000,000

Employee

2-10

Voyance

Founded

2020

Overview

Voyance is in the business of helping businesses make intelligent decisions

Last round

Pre-seed

Total raised

$ 520,000

Employee

2-10

Principa

Founded

1999

Overview

Principa is a South African data analytics, consulting and software company

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

51-200

Enlumi

Founded

2020

Overview

Enlumi builds rewards and consumer data technology that helps businesses build sticky products and services better and faster.

Last round

Funding Round

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

11-50

Founded

2006

Overview

Hyperclear is a global technology investment holding company with offices in Mauritius, South Africa and United Kingdom

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

51-200

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