How much funding have EdTech startups in Africa raised?

EdTech startups in Africa have raised $639.1M in disclosed funding.

Who invests in EdTech startups in Africa?

Mastercard Foundation has backed 27 EdTech startups, followed by The MasterCard Foundation (15) and CcHUB (12).

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EdTech startups in Africa

StartupList Africa tracks 913 EdTech startups across Africa, which have raised $639.1M in disclosed funding. Nigeria has the most, with 240, followed by South Africa (180) and Kenya (118).

Companies: 913; in this sector
Avg. Deal Size: $3.1M
Total Funding: $639.1M

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#	Startup	What they do	Last round	Raised	Team
1	5HOOKSMorocco	Casablanca vertical SaaS company building and operating software platforms for education, healthcare and digital businesses.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
2	PneumaCareNigeria	Digital training tools for healthcare organizations and a mobile app for health workers to manage certificates.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
3	SchoolaNigeria	AI lesson planning for teachers, a gamified quiz app for pupils and fee tools for schools in Africa.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
4	AIEISASouth Africa	Online learning platform teaching South African SMMEs and youth to use ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot at work.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	11–50 (1 on LI)
5	OponekoNigeria	School operations, accounting and parent-update software built in Nigeria	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
6	Learning RocketsEgypt	Gamified English and future-skills curriculum for Egyptian schools via the Bee Degree app and phonics books.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
7	WorknationNigeria	Workforce platform connecting African talent, academies, employers and sponsors through one verified skills and jobs record.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
8	ALXKenya	Digital skills training and career development across Africa	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
9	Forest Digital AcademyNamibia	Namibian academy offering free online digital skills courses and learner's licence practice from Nkurenkuru.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
10	BewizeMorocco	Gamified learning app that helps Moroccan children from CP to 6ème revise maths, French, Arabic and English on their own.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
11	MeduoEgypt	Online medical education platform offering courses and diplomas across medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing and more in MENA	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
12	NKENNENigeria	Mobile app teaching African languages such as Igbo, Yoruba, Swahili, Somali and Twi.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
13	ComparekSenegal	Comparison platform for consumers in Senegal to compare telecom offers, banks and banking products, and accredited schools.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	11–50
14	Eduweb AfricaSouth Africa	Online education resource hub where South African parents, students and teachers find schools, suppliers and support services	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
15	TermlyHQNigeria	Result Management for Nigerian Schools	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	1
16	SuccèsScoBenin	Digital education platform for schools, teachers and parents in West Africa, with school administration, parental tracking and fee payment.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
17	EduTek AcademyNigeria	AI-powered school management, learning, CBT exams and parent portals for Nigerian, British and American curricula	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
18	ShuleSystemDr Congo	School management and parent communication for DRC schools	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
19	Jimmy (15 Minute Math)South Africa	South African learning accountability app tracking a learner's daily 15 minutes of study for parents.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
20	The Marking AppSouth Africa	AI that marks handwritten student assessments in seconds, placing ticks and crosses on scripts, for African schools.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	11–50

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Frequently asked about EdTech in Africa

How many EdTech startups are there in Africa?: StartupList Africa tracks 913 EdTech startups across Africa.
How much funding have EdTech startups in Africa raised?: EdTech startups in Africa have raised $639.1M in disclosed funding.
Which African countries have the most EdTech startups?: Nigeria has the most, with 240, followed by South Africa (180) and Kenya (118).
Who invests in EdTech startups in Africa?: Mastercard Foundation has backed 27 EdTech startups, followed by The MasterCard Foundation (15) and CcHUB (12).

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StartupList Africa, “EdTech startups in Africa”, updated 26 Oct 2026.

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