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Digital Media Startups in Africa

Digital media in Southern Africa is a hotbed of innovation but also faces challenges. Startups like Baobab+, Termii, and Stears Business are pushing boundaries, but funding and infrastructure gaps persist. Local businesses see digital media as a growth opportunity, but concerns about data privacy and skills shortages loom. The industry is poised for growth but also needs government support and collaboration to unlock its full potential.

Tracked Companies

Avg. Deal Size

$1.1M+0%

Active Startups

26+0%

Total Funding

$28.9M+0%

Avg. Growth

0%+0%

Market Map

26 companies in this sector

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Company	Tagline	Total Funding	Last Round	Team Size	Backers
Afrocritik Nigeria	Afrocritik is a digital media platform that focuses on African art, entertainment, fashion, music, movies, and culture.	-	- -	2-10	No Data
Liyu Muya Ethiopia	A mobile app which consists directory and profile of talented and skilled peoples & companies	-	- -	-	No Data
d6 Group South Africa	d6 group is Pretoria-based EdTech startup which assists audiences in different sectors to ensure effective management and communication.	-	Venture -	51-200	No Data
Techpoint Africa Nigeria	Techpoint.africa is a leading media platform dedicated to startups, entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology in Africa.	-	- -	11-50	No Data
Hytribe Uganda	Hytribe is an online platform that enables young people achieve mental wellness through a psychosocial support model.	-	- -	2-10	No Data
Gain Infinity Nigeria	The Leading Digital Marketing Agency Focused On Helping Brands Scale Up Business Using The Internet.	-	- -	10-50	No Data

Edgvio Creative and Digital Agency Ghana	Edgvio we are a creative design team that offers robust creative services to both corporate SME's, Start-ups organization and individuals.	-	- -	2-10	No Data
WePlay Arcade Kenya	WePlay Arcade offers mobile multiplayer games with global competition and social interaction features.	-	Seed -	11-50	No Data
TechCity Nigeria	TechCity is a Nigerian based technology blog that is dedicated to reviews and reporting of Technology News.	-	- -	1-10	No Data
Doctors Explain Digital Health Co. LTD. Kenya	Helping achieve universal health coverage for Kenya's underserved using digital Innovations	-	- -	10-50	No Data
Utopia Mali Mali	Utopia Mali est une entreprise (SARL) multi-service évoluant dans plusieurs secteurs d'activités.	-	- -	2-10	No Data
SCALE PR Kenya	Scale PR is an organization that works with SMEs to provide cost-effective Marketing solutions that enable them to thrive in the business landscape.	-	- -	2-10	No Data
Slideator Egypt	A Platform for Recording, Hosting, Managing, and Sharing Inspiring Video Presentations, class video lectures, e-learning tutorials all in one place	-	- -	2-10	No Data
MG Digital Marketing Agency Egypt	MG Digital is a digital marketing agency in Egypt specialized in social media advertising.	-	- -	2-10	No Data
Yeeplatform Uganda	Yeeplatform is an African e-book, magazine, comics, and audiobook subscription service. Offering users monthly, weekly and daily subscriptions.	-	- -	2-10	No Data
Baobab+ Nigeria	Baobab+ is a solar home systems social enterprise firm operating in West Africa and Madagascar.	$12M	Convertible Note -	51-200	No Data
Termii Nigeria	Termii helps businesses in Africa use messaging channels to verify and communicate with customers	$6M	Seed -	11-50	No Data
Stears Business Nigeria	Stears Business combines a thorough understanding of Nigerian economic affairs with an analytical approach to news.	$4M	Seed -	11-50	No Data
Big Cabal Media Nigeria	Big Cabal Media (BCM) is a Nigerian digital media company creating super-engaging content that African youth audiences love.	$2M	Seed -	11-50	No Data
S&T Media Nigeria	S&T Media Ltd is a Young and Dynamic company specializing in out of home advertising.	$1M	Seed -	-	No Data

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