Investment Startups in Africa

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Local sentiment towards African investment platforms is mixed. Some business leaders appreciate the convenience and access to global markets, while others remain cautious due to regulatory concerns and potential currency volatility. Platforms like Bamboo and Risevest are gaining traction, but Untapped Global's recent partnership with MTN has sparked local interest and may drive wider adoption.

Cummulative Funding

$43.1M+

Total # of Companies

4

Total Deal Count

15

Total M&A Count

1

Total # of Investors

23

List of Investment startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

Bamboo is a digital investment platform that provides real-time access to buy, hold, or sell stocks.

Venture

$ 32,700,000

2019

2.

Untapped Global is connecting global investors to the most promising investment opportunities in Africa and other emerging markets

Pre-seed

$ 10,300,000

2020

3.

Risevest is a Digital wealth management platform that connects Africans to global dollar investment opportunities.

Seed

$ 120,000

2019

4.

Hisa enables users to buy fractions of US Stocks while allowing them to follow other investors as they discuss wealth and investments

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2021

Bamboo

Founded

2019

Overview

Bamboo is a digital investment platform that provides real-time access to buy, hold, or sell stocks.

Last round

Venture

Total raised

$ 32,700,000

Employee

11-50

Founded

2020

Overview

Untapped Global is connecting global investors to the most promising investment opportunities in Africa and other emerging markets

Last round

Pre-seed

Total raised

$ 10,300,000

Employee

51-200

Risevest

Founded

2019

Overview

Risevest is a Digital wealth management platform that connects Africans to global dollar investment opportunities.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 120,000

Employee

11-50

Hisa

Founded

2021

Overview

Hisa enables users to buy fractions of US Stocks while allowing them to follow other investors as they discuss wealth and investments

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

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