Funding Startups in Africa

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Funding scene in East Africa remains nascent, with limited venture capital activity. Excel@Uni is a notable player, providing seed funding to early-stage startups. However, local business leaders express concerns over funding gaps, particularly for growth-stage companies. The ecosystem needs more investors and tailored funding mechanisms to support the region's entrepreneurial growth.

Cummulative Funding

$300K+

Total # of Companies

3

Total Deal Count

1

Total M&A Count

0

Total # of Investors

0

List of Funding startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

Excel@Uni empowers youth by increasing their odds of graduation, providing work-readiness training and income opportunities.

Funding Round

$ 300,000

2018

2.

Bantaba is a digital match-making platform connecting African startups with professionals and investors in the African diaspora.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2021

3.

Fiatope is a funding platform for innovative projects with a strong social impact that are implemented in Africa.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2015

Excel@Uni

Founded

2018

Overview

Excel@Uni empowers youth by increasing their odds of graduation, providing work-readiness training and income opportunities.

Last round

Funding Round

Total raised

$ 300,000

Employee

2-10

Bantaba

Founded

2021

Overview

Bantaba is a digital match-making platform connecting African startups with professionals and investors in the African diaspora.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

Fiatope

Founded

2015

Overview

Fiatope is a funding platform for innovative projects with a strong social impact that are implemented in Africa.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

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