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

$1M+

Total # of Companies

4

Total Deal Count

3

Total M&A Count

1

Total # of Investors

6

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.

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

Funding Round

Undisclosed

2020

3.

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

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2006

4.

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

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

1999

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

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

Principa

Founded

1999

Overview

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

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

51-200

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