Events Startups in Africa

Step into the thriving world of Events startups in Africa, where innovators are rewriting the rules and redefining what's possible. Our carefully curated list is your passport to explore the trailblazers who are shaping this dynamic sector. Discover their bold solutions, game-changing products, and out-of-the-box thinking as they forge new paths in Events.

Cummulative Funding

$23M+

Total # of Companies

14

Total Deal Count

10

Total M&A Count

1

Total # of Investors

29

List of Events startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

CITi is an NPO supporting the ICT sector in Western Cape.

Venture

$ 20,700,000

1998

2.

Connecting the world of events through accessible and affordable technology

Seed

$ 2,301,000

2015

3.

ogaVenue is a trusted online platform where you find and book event venues in Nigeria and Kenya.

Angel

$ 45,000

2016

4.

Joudran is an Egyptian online marketplace, which matches all construction & decoration parties in one organized platform.

Pre-seed

$ 6,000

2018

5.

Howler provides an event commerce platform.

Series B

Undisclosed

2016

6.

Terra Kulture is an arts and culture center in Lagos with an attached restaurant

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2003

7.

Bagahez is an Egyptian Arabic-website that covers home and wedding preparations.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2018

8.

Planit is a Nigerian-based internet platform where people can find the (event) services they need fast and easy.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2018

9.

Nibble is an African creative agency and lifestyle brand in gaming & esports. More gaming.

Seed

Undisclosed

2016

10.

Passafree is a Cape Verde based events tickecting and marketing platform that supports the organization of events.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2017

11.

Afritickets is an online events booking and ticketing platform that powers ticketing and registration for live experiences in Africa.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2011

12.

Kirgawa aims to connect event sponsors, exhibitors, and service providers with the right events.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2023

13.

TktsHub is an Egyptian Tickets marketplace that sells e-tickets for live sports, music and theater events.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

14.

Vartola offers virtual solutions for events organizing.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2020

Citi

Founded

1998

Overview

CITi is an NPO supporting the ICT sector in Western Cape.

Last round

Venture

Total raised

$ 20,700,000

Employee

11-50

Founded

2015

Overview

Connecting the world of events through accessible and affordable technology

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 2,301,000

Employee

11-50

ogaVenue

Founded

2016

Overview

ogaVenue is a trusted online platform where you find and book event venues in Nigeria and Kenya.

Last round

Angel

Total raised

$ 45,000

Employee

11-50

Founded

2018

Overview

Joudran is an Egyptian online marketplace, which matches all construction & decoration parties in one organized platform.

Last round

Pre-seed

Total raised

$ 6,000

Employee

11-50

Howler

Founded

2016

Overview

Howler provides an event commerce platform.

Last round

Series B

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

51-200

Founded

2003

Overview

Terra Kulture is an arts and culture center in Lagos with an attached restaurant

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

Bagahez

Founded

2018

Overview

Bagahez is an Egyptian Arabic-website that covers home and wedding preparations.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

11-50

Planit

Founded

2018

Overview

Planit is a Nigerian-based internet platform where people can find the (event) services they need fast and easy.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

1-10

Founded

2016

Overview

Nibble is an African creative agency and lifestyle brand in gaming & esports. More gaming.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

11-50

Passafree

Founded

2017

Overview

Passafree is a Cape Verde based events tickecting and marketing platform that supports the organization of events.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

Founded

2011

Overview

Afritickets is an online events booking and ticketing platform that powers ticketing and registration for live experiences in Africa.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

Founded

2023

Overview

Kirgawa aims to connect event sponsors, exhibitors, and service providers with the right events.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

TktsHub

Founded

Overview

TktsHub is an Egyptian Tickets marketplace that sells e-tickets for live sports, music and theater events.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

Vartola

Founded

2020

Overview

Vartola offers virtual solutions for events organizing.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

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