Media & Entertainment Startups in Africa
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Media & Entertainment in East Africa is a burgeoning sector with increasing mobile penetration and affordable smartphones driving growth. Local players like StarNews Mobile and Sea Monster are making strides, but face competition from global giants. Key trends include the rise of digital content consumption, mobile payments for entertainment, and increased investment in local production. Local business leaders are optimistic about the sector's growth potential, highlighting the need for collabo...
Cummulative Funding
$3.5M+
Total # of Companies
2
Total Deal Count
5
Total M&A Count
0
Total # of Investors
5
List of Media & Entertainment startups in Africa
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
StarNews Mobile is an African-focused mobile content platform that allows celebrities and brands to monetize their fan bases. | Seed | $ 2,550,000 | 2017 | |
Sea Monster creates Animation and Games That Move People | Venture | $ 1,000,000 | 2011 |
Founded
2017
Overview
StarNews Mobile is an African-focused mobile content platform that allows celebrities and brands to monetize their fan bases.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 2,550,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2011
Overview
Sea Monster creates Animation and Games That Move People
Last round
Venture
Total raised
$ 1,000,000
Employee
11-50