Internet Services Startups in Africa

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MainOne and Paix face headwinds: limited infrastructure, regulatory challenges, and intense competition from incumbents. Local businesses seek reliable, affordable connectivity but remain wary of service quality and cost. Expansion plans are cautiously optimistic, focusing on niche markets and partnerships.

Cummulative Funding

$120M+

Total # of Companies

2

Total Deal Count

3

Total M&A Count

1

Total # of Investors

1

List of Internet Services startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

MainOne is a telecommunications startup aimed at enabling West Africa's digital economy.

Venture

$ 100,000,000

2007

2.

PAIX is an African operator of cloud and carrier-neutral colocation data centres.

Venture

$ 20,000,000

2016

MainOne

Founded

2007

Overview

MainOne is a telecommunications startup aimed at enabling West Africa's digital economy.

Last round

Venture

Total raised

$ 100,000,000

Employee

201-500

Paix

Founded

2016

Overview

PAIX is an African operator of cloud and carrier-neutral colocation data centres.

Last round

Venture

Total raised

$ 20,000,000

Employee

11-50

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