EdTech Startups in Africa
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EdTech in Southern Africa is gaining traction, with Go1 and GEMS Africa making a mark. Local business leaders see the potential but are cautious due to limited internet access and digital literacy. Caif's focus on offline learning is proving successful in reaching underserved areas.
Cummulative Funding
$25.5M+
Total # of Companies
6
Total Deal Count
8
Total M&A Count
0
Total # of Investors
1
List of EdTech startups in Africa
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Payitup operates as a payments startup. | Series A | $ 13,000,000 | 2017 | |
First Mutual Holdings Limited group seeks to strategically position its insurance businesses as preferred service providers. | Debt Financing | $ 10,000,000 | 2015 | |
GetCash is a mobile wallet company that allows any existing phone to be used as a payment tool, no matter the handset or operator. | Venture | $ 1,300,000 | 2014 | |
Zonful Energy is a provider of turnkey off-grid PV systems on a Pay As You Go business model. | Grant | $ 900,000 | 2014 | |
Homelux is one of the leading property development companies in Zimbabwe | Venture | $ 375,000 | 1980 | |
Bryt-Knowledge is a Zimbabwean edtech platform that connects students with subject matter experts using technology | Grant | Undisclosed | 2020 |
Founded
2017
Overview
Payitup operates as a payments startup.
Last round
Series A
Total raised
$ 13,000,000
Employee
1-10
Founded
2015
Overview
First Mutual Holdings Limited group seeks to strategically position its insurance businesses as preferred service providers.
Last round
Debt Financing
Total raised
$ 10,000,000
Employee
201-500
Founded
2014
Overview
GetCash is a mobile wallet company that allows any existing phone to be used as a payment tool, no matter the handset or operator.
Last round
Venture
Total raised
$ 1,300,000
Employee
1-10
Founded
2014
Overview
Zonful Energy is a provider of turnkey off-grid PV systems on a Pay As You Go business model.
Last round
Grant
Total raised
$ 900,000
Employee
101-250
Founded
1980
Overview
Homelux is one of the leading property development companies in Zimbabwe
Last round
Venture
Total raised
$ 375,000
Employee
Founded
2020
Overview
Bryt-Knowledge is a Zimbabwean edtech platform that connects students with subject matter experts using technology
Last round
Grant
Total raised
$ 0
Employee