Digital Media Startups in Africa

Step into the thriving world of Digital Media startups in Africa, where innovators are rewriting the rules and redefining what's possible. Our carefully curated list is your passport to explore the trailblazers who are shaping this dynamic sector. Discover their bold solutions, game-changing products, and out-of-the-box thinking as they forge new paths in Digital Media.

Cummulative Funding

$23.4M+

Total # of Companies

25

Total Deal Count

35

Total M&A Count

0

Total # of Investors

73

List of Digital Media startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

Baobab+ is a solar home systems social enterprise firm operating in West Africa and Madagascar.

Grant

$ 7,350,000

2015

2.

Termii helps businesses in Africa use messaging channels to verify and communicate with customers

Seed

$ 6,237,300

2014

3.

Stears Business combines a thorough understanding of Nigerian economic affairs with an analytical approach to news.

Seed

$ 3,940,000

2017

4.

Big Cabal Media (BCM) is a Nigerian digital media company creating super-engaging content that African youth audiences love.

Seed

$ 2,300,000

2014

5.

S&T Media Ltd is a Young and Dynamic company specializing in out of home advertising.

Seed

$ 1,000,000

2014

6.

Custos uses patented blockchain incentives to stop media piracy. Over 120 000 movies protected to date.

Seed

$ 715,000

2014

7.

Taaply is a Cameroon-based startup that provides digital business cards for business and personal use.

Pre-seed

$ 500,000

2019

8.

WeeMedia is a multi-brand & multi-channel media company in Africa.

Seed

$ 400,000

2018

9.

Online audio platform providing podcasting, live-streaming & audio advertising & other value-added audio services to content providers

Seed

$ 380,448

2008

10.

VoiceMap is a platform and marketplace for location-aware audio tours

Seed

$ 360,000

2014

11.

Education Media Company is a platform for education and student orientation.

Series A

$ 250,000

2008

12.

Afrocritik is a digital media platform that focuses on African art, entertainment, fashion, music, movies, and culture.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2021

13.

A mobile app which consists directory and profile of talented and skilled peoples & companies

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2021

14.

d6 group is Pretoria-based EdTech startup which assists audiences in different sectors to ensure effective management and communication.

Venture

Undisclosed

2010

15.

MG Digital is a digital marketing agency in Egypt specialized in social media advertising.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2018

16.

Yeeplatform is an African e-book, magazine, comics, and audiobook subscription service. Offering users monthly, weekly and daily subscriptions.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2022

17.

Techpoint.africa is a leading media platform dedicated to startups, entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology in Africa.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2014

18.

Hytribe is an online platform that enables young people achieve mental wellness through a psychosocial support model.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2021

19.

The Leading Digital Marketing Agency Focused On Helping Brands Scale Up Business Using The Internet.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2022

20.

Edgvio we are a creative design team that offers robust creative services to both corporate SME's, Start-ups organization and individuals.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2020

Baobab+

Founded

2015

Overview

Baobab+ is a solar home systems social enterprise firm operating in West Africa and Madagascar.

Last round

Grant

Total raised

$ 7,350,000

Employee

51-200

Termii

Founded

2014

Overview

Termii helps businesses in Africa use messaging channels to verify and communicate with customers

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 6,237,300

Employee

11-50

Founded

2017

Overview

Stears Business combines a thorough understanding of Nigerian economic affairs with an analytical approach to news.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 3,940,000

Employee

11-50

Founded

2014

Overview

Big Cabal Media (BCM) is a Nigerian digital media company creating super-engaging content that African youth audiences love.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 2,300,000

Employee

11-50

S&T Media

Founded

2014

Overview

S&T Media Ltd is a Young and Dynamic company specializing in out of home advertising.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 1,000,000

Employee

Founded

2014

Overview

Custos uses patented blockchain incentives to stop media piracy. Over 120 000 movies protected to date.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 715,000

Employee

11-50

Taaply

Founded

2019

Overview

Taaply is a Cameroon-based startup that provides digital business cards for business and personal use.

Last round

Pre-seed

Total raised

$ 500,000

Employee

11-50

Wee Media

Founded

2018

Overview

WeeMedia is a multi-brand & multi-channel media company in Africa.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 400,000

Employee

11-50

iono.fm

Founded

2008

Overview

Online audio platform providing podcasting, live-streaming & audio advertising & other value-added audio services to content providers

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 380,448

Employee

11-50

VoiceMap

Founded

2014

Overview

VoiceMap is a platform and marketplace for location-aware audio tours

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 360,000

Employee

1-10

Founded

2008

Overview

Education Media Company is a platform for education and student orientation.

Last round

Series A

Total raised

$ 250,000

Employee

Founded

2021

Overview

Afrocritik is a digital media platform that focuses on African art, entertainment, fashion, music, movies, and culture.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

Liyu Muya

Founded

2021

Overview

A mobile app which consists directory and profile of talented and skilled peoples & companies

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

d6 Group

Founded

2010

Overview

d6 group is Pretoria-based EdTech startup which assists audiences in different sectors to ensure effective management and communication.

Last round

Venture

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

51-200

Founded

2018

Overview

MG Digital is a digital marketing agency in Egypt specialized in social media advertising.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

Founded

2022

Overview

Yeeplatform is an African e-book, magazine, comics, and audiobook subscription service. Offering users monthly, weekly and daily subscriptions.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

Founded

2014

Overview

Techpoint.africa is a leading media platform dedicated to startups, entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology in Africa.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

11-50

Hytribe

Founded

2021

Overview

Hytribe is an online platform that enables young people achieve mental wellness through a psychosocial support model.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

Founded

2022

Overview

The Leading Digital Marketing Agency Focused On Helping Brands Scale Up Business Using The Internet.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

10-50

Founded

2020

Overview

Edgvio we are a creative design team that offers robust creative services to both corporate SME's, Start-ups organization and individuals.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

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