Internet Startups in Africa
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Internet access is expanding rapidly, driven by mobile penetration. Local businesses see it as a huge opportunity for growth, particularly in e-commerce and fintech. However, infrastructure challenges and digital literacy gaps remain obstacles to broader adoption.
Cummulative Funding
$25.5M+
Total # of Companies
6
Total Deal Count
8
Total M&A Count
0
Total # of Investors
1
List of Internet startups in Africa
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Payitup operates as a payments startup. | Series A | $ 13,000,000 | 2017 | |
First Mutual Holdings Limited group seeks to strategically position its insurance businesses as preferred service providers. | Debt Financing | $ 10,000,000 | 2015 | |
GetCash is a mobile wallet company that allows any existing phone to be used as a payment tool, no matter the handset or operator. | Venture | $ 1,300,000 | 2014 | |
Zonful Energy is a provider of turnkey off-grid PV systems on a Pay As You Go business model. | Grant | $ 900,000 | 2014 | |
Homelux is one of the leading property development companies in Zimbabwe | Venture | $ 375,000 | 1980 | |
Bryt-Knowledge is a Zimbabwean edtech platform that connects students with subject matter experts using technology | Grant | Undisclosed | 2020 |
Founded
2017
Overview
Payitup operates as a payments startup.
Last round
Series A
Total raised
$ 13,000,000
Employee
1-10
Founded
2015
Overview
First Mutual Holdings Limited group seeks to strategically position its insurance businesses as preferred service providers.
Last round
Debt Financing
Total raised
$ 10,000,000
Employee
201-500
Founded
2014
Overview
GetCash is a mobile wallet company that allows any existing phone to be used as a payment tool, no matter the handset or operator.
Last round
Venture
Total raised
$ 1,300,000
Employee
1-10
Founded
2014
Overview
Zonful Energy is a provider of turnkey off-grid PV systems on a Pay As You Go business model.
Last round
Grant
Total raised
$ 900,000
Employee
101-250
Founded
1980
Overview
Homelux is one of the leading property development companies in Zimbabwe
Last round
Venture
Total raised
$ 375,000
Employee
Founded
2020
Overview
Bryt-Knowledge is a Zimbabwean edtech platform that connects students with subject matter experts using technology
Last round
Grant
Total raised
$ 0
Employee