Digital Media Startups in Africa
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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.
Cummulative Funding
$21.6M+
Total # of Companies
10
Total Deal Count
24
Total M&A Count
0
Total # of Investors
58
List of Digital Media startups in Africa
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
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Baobab+ is a solar home systems social enterprise firm operating in West Africa and Madagascar. | Grant | $ 7,350,000 | 2015 | |
Termii helps businesses in Africa use messaging channels to verify and communicate with customers | Seed | $ 6,237,300 | 2014 | |
Stears Business combines a thorough understanding of Nigerian economic affairs with an analytical approach to news. | Seed | $ 3,940,000 | 2017 | |
Big Cabal Media (BCM) is a Nigerian digital media company creating super-engaging content that African youth audiences love. | Seed | $ 2,300,000 | 2014 | |
S&T Media Ltd is a Young and Dynamic company specializing in out of home advertising. | Seed | $ 1,000,000 | 2014 | |
Jamborow is a B2B AI and Blockchain driven fintech platform focused on financial inclusion and grassroot empowerment. | Funding Round | $ 850,000 | 2018 | |
Techpoint.africa is a leading media platform dedicated to startups, entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology in Africa. | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2014 | |
TechCity is a Nigerian based technology blog that is dedicated to reviews and reporting of Technology News. | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2012 | |
The Leading Digital Marketing Agency Focused On Helping Brands Scale Up Business Using The Internet. | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2022 | |
Afrocritik is a digital media platform that focuses on African art, entertainment, fashion, music, movies, and culture. | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2021 |
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
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
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
2018
Overview
Jamborow is a B2B AI and Blockchain driven fintech platform focused on financial inclusion and grassroot empowerment.
Last round
Funding Round
Total raised
$ 850,000
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
Founded
2012
Overview
TechCity is a Nigerian based technology blog that is dedicated to reviews and reporting of Technology News.
Last round
Undisclosed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
1-10
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
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