E-Commerce Startups in Africa

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E-commerce in West Africa is gaining traction but faces challenges. Jumia, Takealot, and Twiga Foods have made strides, but local players are emerging. Logistics, infrastructure, and trust issues remain barriers. Local business leaders are optimistic about the long-term prospects but recognize the need for tailored solutions and collaboration.

Cummulative Funding

$230K+

Total # of Companies

3

Total Deal Count

6

Total M&A Count

0

Total # of Investors

4

List of E-Commerce startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

Unified Payments, Credit and Shopping Platform targeting African consumers and businesses

Grant

$ 110,000

2014

2.

Smartfarmingug.com is an e-commerce platform that enables farmers to access certified agro-inputs anytime anywhere in East Africa

Seed

$ 100,000

2016

3.

Bringo Fresh is a Ugandan E-Commerce platform which helps farmers access market.

Grant

$ 20,000

2017

Xente

Founded

2014

Overview

Unified Payments, Credit and Shopping Platform targeting African consumers and businesses

Last round

Grant

Total raised

$ 110,000

Employee

11-50

Founded

2016

Overview

Smartfarmingug.com is an e-commerce platform that enables farmers to access certified agro-inputs anytime anywhere in East Africa

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 100,000

Employee

1-10

Founded

2017

Overview

Bringo Fresh is a Ugandan E-Commerce platform which helps farmers access market.

Last round

Grant

Total raised

$ 20,000

Employee

201-500

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