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Media and Entertainment Startups in Africa

Fierce competition and uncertain profitability dominate the Pan-African media and entertainment scene. Streaming services face saturated markets and low ARPUs, while traditional media struggle to stay afloat. Local business leaders urge caution, recognizing that sustainable models are still elusive.

Tracked Companies

Avg. Deal Size

$5.1M+0%

Active Startups

28+0%

Total Funding

$87M+0%

Avg. Growth

100%+0%

Market Map

24 companies in this sector

Submit startup

Company	Tagline	Total Funding	Last Round	Team Size	Backers
Kirgawa Technologies LTD Nigeria	Kirgawa aims to connect event sponsors, exhibitors, and service providers with the right events.	-	- -	2-10	No Data
Wanas Egypt	Wanas is an on-demand audio platform focusing on Arabic content.	-	- -	11-50	No Data
Yeeplatform Uganda	Yeeplatform is an African e-book, magazine, comics, and audiobook subscription service. Offering users monthly, weekly and daily subscriptions.	-	- -	2-10	No Data
Media Gate Studios Egypt	Media Gate Studios is an Egyptian startup that aims towards creating and providing a content solutions to businesses.	-	- -	51-200	No Data
youZstar Egypt	A social network connects talents, sponsors & crew members via media projects & events.	-	- -	2-10	No Data
ViralWave Egypt	ViralWave is a Cairo-based B2B consultancy delivering strategic content solutions.	-	- -	11-50	No Data

Hytribe Uganda	Hytribe is an online platform that enables young people achieve mental wellness through a psychosocial support model.	-	- -	2-10	No Data
Akhdar Egypt	Akhdar is an Egyptian EdTech startup which functions as a book summary mobile app.	-	Seed -	1-10	No Data
Gamr Nigeria	Gamr is a Nigerian competitive e-sports startup.	-	Grant -	2-10	No Data
Afrocritik Nigeria	Afrocritik is a digital media platform that focuses on African art, entertainment, fashion, music, movies, and culture.	-	- -	2-10	No Data
Senmixmaster Senegal	Senmixmaster delivers AI-powered mastering, empowering creators with affordable, professional-quality audio results.	-	Funding Round -	1-10	No Data
MARODI TV Senegal	Marodi TV is an Audiovisual Content Production Company, created in Senegal in 2013.	-	Corporate -	51-200	No Data
ATHLST Nigeria	ATHLST Inc. is a digital sports news and content studio	-	Funding Round -	2-10	No Data
iROKOtv Nigeria	IROKO is Africa's leading entertainment technology company.	$40M	Series E -	51-100	No Data
Molotov Côte D'ivoire	Molotov, an OTT distribution platform which revolutionizes access to television programs from more than 220 content publishers and television channels.	$35M	Series B -	51-200	No Data
Kukua Kenya	Kukua is a Kenyan EdTech startup that provides an educational platform offering game-based learning to create highly motivating learning environments.	$9M	Series A -	11-50	No Data
Jeel Egypt	Jeel Platform is an edutainment startup for parents and children especially of the MENA region.	$1M	Seed -	51-200	No Data
KNOT Technologies Nigeria	KNOT Technologies is a Nigerian fintech rebuilding Africa’s ticketing with secure, scalable digital solutions.	$1M	Pre-seed -	1-10	No Data
Mettlestate South Africa	Mettlestate is a South African premium esports and gaming startup.	$720K	Seed -	2-10	No Data
Stream Pay Platforms Africa Nigeria	Stream Pay Platforms Africa delivers zero‑data digital subscriptions, empowering creators and consumers across Africa.	$500K	Private Equity -	11-50	No Data

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