Digital Entertainment Startups in Africa
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Digital entertainment is booming in Southern Africa, with local providers like Mdundo, Minly, and Nezal making waves. Music streaming is particularly popular, driven by affordable data plans and a growing middle class. Despite competition from global giants like Spotify, local players are holding their own with curated content, localized marketing, and strategic partnerships.
Cummulative Funding
$12.6M+
Total # of Companies
5
Total Deal Count
13
Total M&A Count
1
Total # of Investors
16
List of Digital Entertainment startups in Africa
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mdundo is a music service providing Africa with easy and affordable access to music. | Equity Crowdfunding | $ 7,100,000 | 2012 | |
Minly is an Egyptian online platform that allows celebrities and fans to connect. | Seed | $ 4,275,000 | 2020 | |
Digital Entertainment, Online Games, Video Games | Venture | $ 1,000,000 | 2010 | |
Jamit is an all-in-one audio entertainment that offers creation tools, engagement rewards, and hosting services to creators and their fans. | Non-equity Assistance | $ 235,000 | 2020 | |
myFanPark is a Social platform which allows personalised interactions with celebrities. | Seed | Undisclosed | 2018 |
Founded
2012
Overview
Mdundo is a music service providing Africa with easy and affordable access to music.
Last round
Equity Crowdfunding
Total raised
$ 7,100,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2020
Overview
Minly is an Egyptian online platform that allows celebrities and fans to connect.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 4,275,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2010
Overview
Digital Entertainment, Online Games, Video Games
Last round
Venture
Total raised
$ 1,000,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2020
Overview
Jamit is an all-in-one audio entertainment that offers creation tools, engagement rewards, and hosting services to creators and their fans.
Last round
Non-equity Assistance
Total raised
$ 235,000
Employee
2-10
Founded
2018
Overview
myFanPark is a Social platform which allows personalised interactions with celebrities.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
11-50