Drones Startups in Africa
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Drones gaining traction for diverse applications, from medical deliveries to agricultural monitoring. Zipline leading in healthcare logistics, while Aerobotics and Passerine focus on agriculture. Local leaders optimistic about potential for improving efficiency and access to services, but regulatory frameworks and infrastructure limitations remain challenges.
Cummulative Funding
$526.4M+
Total # of Companies
6
Total Deal Count
20
Total M&A Count
0
Total # of Investors
67
List of Drones startups in Africa
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
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Zipline is a Rwandan startup which delivers medical supplies using automated drones. | Series E | $ 483,000,000 | 2014 | |
Aerobotics is a data analytics company, using aerial imagery and machine learning algorithms to help farmers identify pest and disease early | Series B | $ 43,167,051 | 2014 | |
Passerine Aircraft develops electric-powered aircraft that can attain flight speed using a jumping mechanism. | Seed | $ 120,000 | 2017 | |
AirSmat was founded on the belief that drones will shape the future. | Seed | $ 100,000 | ||
Arone is revolutionizing delivery in Africa by providing a faster, cheaper and more eco-friendly delivery solution using autonomous drones. | Angel | $ 100,000 | 2018 | |
leader incontesté dans le domaine de la captation aérienne et de l'inspection par drone au Maroc. | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2014 |
Founded
2014
Overview
Zipline is a Rwandan startup which delivers medical supplies using automated drones.
Last round
Series E
Total raised
$ 483,000,000
Employee
201-500
Founded
2014
Overview
Aerobotics is a data analytics company, using aerial imagery and machine learning algorithms to help farmers identify pest and disease early
Last round
Series B
Total raised
$ 43,167,051
Employee
51-100
Founded
2017
Overview
Passerine Aircraft develops electric-powered aircraft that can attain flight speed using a jumping mechanism.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 120,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
Overview
AirSmat was founded on the belief that drones will shape the future.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 100,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2018
Overview
Arone is revolutionizing delivery in Africa by providing a faster, cheaper and more eco-friendly delivery solution using autonomous drones.
Last round
Angel
Total raised
$ 100,000
Employee
1-10
Founded
2014
Overview
leader incontesté dans le domaine de la captation aérienne et de l'inspection par drone au Maroc.
Last round
Undisclosed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
2-10