Health Startups in Africa

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Healthcare in Southern Africa is growing rapidly, driven by increasing disposable incomes and a growing middle class. However, the sector is fragmented and faces challenges such as a shortage of skilled healthcare professionals and high costs. Local business leaders are optimistic about the future of the sector, but they are also concerned about the impact of government regulation and the need for greater investment in infrastructure.

Cummulative Funding

$104.4M+

Total # of Companies

14

Total Deal Count

43

Total M&A Count

0

Total # of Investors

97

List of Health startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

Vezeeta is a digital healthcare powerhouse that serves and empowers patients in every step of their healthcare journey through data and technology.

Venture

$ 54,230,000

2012

2.

Yodawy is Egypt's #1 Pharmacy delivery app, enabling you to order medication from the comfort of your phone.

Private Equity

$ 40,500,000

2018

3.

Nawah Scientific is the go-to place to outsource your scientific and analytical services online

Funding Round

$ 3,150,000

2014

4.

Glamera is the first mobile application specialized in health and beauty for Arab Women.

Seed

$ 1,870,000

2019

5.

DrBridge is a digital healthcare ecosystem that automates out-patient clinics to connecting them to patients

Venture

$ 1,300,000

2012

6.

Smart Medical Services is a technology-focused healthcare company, with a mission to provide a personalized healthcare journey in Egypt & beyond.

Venture

$ 1,200,000

2009

7.

Rology is an AI-Assisted, on-demand teleradiology platform.

Venture

$ 860,000

2017

8.

Artificial intelligence startup specialized in developing cognitive chatbots in the form of virtual assistants in financial sector.

Seed

$ 800,000

2018

9.

DentaCarts is the online dental market for all supplies, equipment and services.

Seed

$ 450,000

2017

10.

ElCoach is a fitness mobile app that guides users through processes and diet of having and keeping an ideal shape and general body health.

Seed

$ 70,000

2018

11.

3yadtty.com is an Egyptian online video platform where patients can consult with doctors.

Non-equity Assistance

Undisclosed

2018

12.

Belshifa is an Egypt-based mobile app that allows users to find medications and healthcare products in nearest available pharmacy.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2017

13.

Al-Alem Dental clinic is an Egyptian startup which provides professional & trustworthy dental services in Cairo using tech..

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2019

14.

3ilaag is an Egyptian website startup which provides a comprehensive description of each medicine.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2019

Vezeeta

Founded

2012

Overview

Vezeeta is a digital healthcare powerhouse that serves and empowers patients in every step of their healthcare journey through data and technology.

Last round

Venture

Total raised

$ 54,230,000

Employee

201-500

Yodawy

Founded

2018

Overview

Yodawy is Egypt's #1 Pharmacy delivery app, enabling you to order medication from the comfort of your phone.

Last round

Private Equity

Total raised

$ 40,500,000

Employee

11-50

Founded

2014

Overview

Nawah Scientific is the go-to place to outsource your scientific and analytical services online

Last round

Funding Round

Total raised

$ 3,150,000

Employee

11-50

Glamera

Founded

2019

Overview

Glamera is the first mobile application specialized in health and beauty for Arab Women.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 1,870,000

Employee

11-50

DrBridge

Founded

2012

Overview

DrBridge is a digital healthcare ecosystem that automates out-patient clinics to connecting them to patients

Last round

Venture

Total raised

$ 1,300,000

Employee

1-10

Founded

2009

Overview

Smart Medical Services is a technology-focused healthcare company, with a mission to provide a personalized healthcare journey in Egypt & beyond.

Last round

Venture

Total raised

$ 1,200,000

Employee

101-250

Rology

Founded

2017

Overview

Rology is an AI-Assisted, on-demand teleradiology platform.

Last round

Venture

Total raised

$ 860,000

Employee

11-50

MerQ

Founded

2018

Overview

Artificial intelligence startup specialized in developing cognitive chatbots in the form of virtual assistants in financial sector.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 800,000

Employee

11-50

Founded

2017

Overview

DentaCarts is the online dental market for all supplies, equipment and services.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 450,000

Employee

11-50

ElCoach

Founded

2018

Overview

ElCoach is a fitness mobile app that guides users through processes and diet of having and keeping an ideal shape and general body health.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 70,000

Employee

2-10

Founded

2018

Overview

3yadtty.com is an Egyptian online video platform where patients can consult with doctors.

Last round

Non-equity Assistance

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

11-50

Belshifa

Founded

2017

Overview

Belshifa is an Egypt-based mobile app that allows users to find medications and healthcare products in nearest available pharmacy.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

11-50

Founded

2019

Overview

Al-Alem Dental clinic is an Egyptian startup which provides professional & trustworthy dental services in Cairo using tech..

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

11-50

Founded

2019

Overview

3ilaag is an Egyptian website startup which provides a comprehensive description of each medicine.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

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