Ecommerce Startups in Africa
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Ecommerce in Africa is a fast-growing but fragmented market. Local players like Jabu, Kapu, and Rabbit face challenges including poor infrastructure, high logistics costs, and low trust in online payments. Despite these challenges, there's strong potential for growth as internet and smartphone penetration increases. Business leaders are cautiously optimistic, but emphasize the need for investment in infrastructure and logistics to unlock the full potential of ecommerce in Africa.
Cummulative Funding
$3.2M+
Total # of Companies
5
Total Deal Count
4
Total M&A Count
1
Total # of Investors
1
List of Ecommerce startups in Africa
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Trade Ghana connects buyers, sellers, and transporters. | Seed | $ 2,700,000 | 2016 | |
Garage Mobility is connecting the worlds largest parts distributors and manufacturers to retailers in Africa | Pre-seed | $ 500,000 | 2021 | |
Connect, Sell and Bid online | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2023 | |
Tonaton.com is a Ghana-based classifieds site that offers an ecommerce marketplce platform. | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2013 | |
Wearchron is a fashion marketplace to buy and sell | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2023 |
Founded
2016
Overview
Trade Ghana connects buyers, sellers, and transporters.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 2,700,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2021
Overview
Garage Mobility is connecting the worlds largest parts distributors and manufacturers to retailers in Africa
Last round
Pre-seed
Total raised
$ 500,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2023
Overview
Connect, Sell and Bid online
Last round
Undisclosed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
2-10
Founded
2013
Overview
Tonaton.com is a Ghana-based classifieds site that offers an ecommerce marketplce platform.
Last round
Undisclosed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
51-200
Founded
2023
Overview
Wearchron is a fashion marketplace to buy and sell
Last round
Undisclosed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
2-10