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
$13.9M+
Total # of Companies
7
Total Deal Count
19
Total M&A Count
0
Total # of Investors
34
List of Health startups in Africa
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ilara Health provides Affordable technology-powered diagnostics for Africa | Debt Financing | $ 10,785,000 | 2019 | |
M-Tiba is a wallet platform that allows users to save and accrue funds for any future or ongoing medical emergency. | Seed | $ 1,500,000 | 2015 | |
At Totohealth, we utilize innovative mobile technologies to improve maternal and child health indicators across Kenya. | Non-equity Assistance | $ 1,000,000 | 2014 | |
Flare provides emergency response technology for the future. | Grant | $ 275,000 | 2016 | |
Tambua Health is a medical technology software and services company revolutionizing the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases. | Seed | $ 250,000 | 2017 | |
Access Afya is the healthcare operating system for emerging economies | Venture | $ 103,800 | 2012 | |
We enhance work-life balance for carers, and convenience for patients, make specialized care readily accessible and educate patients. | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2021 |
Founded
2019
Overview
Ilara Health provides Affordable technology-powered diagnostics for Africa
Last round
Debt Financing
Total raised
$ 10,785,000
Employee
2-10
Founded
2015
Overview
M-Tiba is a wallet platform that allows users to save and accrue funds for any future or ongoing medical emergency.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 1,500,000
Employee
Founded
2014
Overview
At Totohealth, we utilize innovative mobile technologies to improve maternal and child health indicators across Kenya.
Last round
Non-equity Assistance
Total raised
$ 1,000,000
Employee
2-10
Founded
2016
Overview
Flare provides emergency response technology for the future.
Last round
Grant
Total raised
$ 275,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2017
Overview
Tambua Health is a medical technology software and services company revolutionizing the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 250,000
Employee
2-10
Founded
2012
Overview
Access Afya is the healthcare operating system for emerging economies
Last round
Venture
Total raised
$ 103,800
Employee
51-200
Founded
2021
Overview
We enhance work-life balance for carers, and convenience for patients, make specialized care readily accessible and educate patients.
Last round
Undisclosed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
2-10