Mobile App Startups in Africa

Step into the thriving world of Mobile App startups in Africa, where innovators are rewriting the rules and redefining what's possible. Our carefully curated list is your passport to explore the trailblazers who are shaping this dynamic sector. Discover their bold solutions, game-changing products, and out-of-the-box thinking as they forge new paths in Mobile App.

Cummulative Funding

$44.8M+

Total # of Companies

11

Total Deal Count

21

Total M&A Count

4

Total # of Investors

43

List of Mobile App startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

Umba is an Africa-focused digital bank, offering free bank accounts and financial services to customers.

Angel

$ 17,300,000

2018

2.

Autochek Africa is a Nigerian Automotive Technology startup that builds solutions aimed at enabling commerce within the automotive sector.

Seed

$ 16,500,000

2011

3.

Appzone is a fintech that builds proprietary solutions for financial institutions, banking and payments services.

Series A

$ 10,000,000

2008

4.

Jamborow is a B2B AI and Blockchain driven fintech platform focused on financial inclusion and grassroot empowerment.

Funding Round

$ 850,000

2018

5.

Flux is a Nigerian mobile payments platform for accessing a wide range range of financial services using Cryptocurrency.

Seed

$ 125,000

2019

6.

Haba is a Nigeria-based startup that leverages tech to provide insurance services for individuals and businesses

Pre-seed

$ 75,000

2022

7.

Disha is an SaaS platform that helps users reach a global audience and receive payments from customers across the world.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2019

8.

Spinlet is a company focused on meeting the needs of music lovers allowing them to buy, listen, share, and manage music.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2006

9.

WHISPA is a mobile application that provides young people with private access to Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) information, products, and services.

Non-equity Assistance

Undisclosed

2019

10.

Nigeria Property Centre provides a platform for advertising and finding property in Nigeria.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2011

11.

Trueflutter.com is Nigerian online matchmaking app designed specifically for Africans across the world.

Angel

Undisclosed

2018

Umba

Founded

2018

Overview

Umba is an Africa-focused digital bank, offering free bank accounts and financial services to customers.

Last round

Angel

Total raised

$ 17,300,000

Employee

11-50

Autochek

Founded

2011

Overview

Autochek Africa is a Nigerian Automotive Technology startup that builds solutions aimed at enabling commerce within the automotive sector.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 16,500,000

Employee

51-200

Appzone

Founded

2008

Overview

Appzone is a fintech that builds proprietary solutions for financial institutions, banking and payments services.

Last round

Series A

Total raised

$ 10,000,000

Employee

51-200

Jamborow

Founded

2018

Overview

Jamborow is a B2B AI and Blockchain driven fintech platform focused on financial inclusion and grassroot empowerment.

Last round

Funding Round

Total raised

$ 850,000

Employee

2-10

Flux

Founded

2019

Overview

Flux is a Nigerian mobile payments platform for accessing a wide range range of financial services using Cryptocurrency.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 125,000

Employee

2-10

Haba

Founded

2022

Overview

Haba is a Nigeria-based startup that leverages tech to provide insurance services for individuals and businesses

Last round

Pre-seed

Total raised

$ 75,000

Employee

2-10

Disha

Founded

2019

Overview

Disha is an SaaS platform that helps users reach a global audience and receive payments from customers across the world.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

Spinlet

Founded

2006

Overview

Spinlet is a company focused on meeting the needs of music lovers allowing them to buy, listen, share, and manage music.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

11-50

Founded

2019

Overview

WHISPA is a mobile application that provides young people with private access to Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) information, products, and services.

Last round

Non-equity Assistance

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

Founded

2011

Overview

Nigeria Property Centre provides a platform for advertising and finding property in Nigeria.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-11

Founded

2018

Overview

Trueflutter.com is Nigerian online matchmaking app designed specifically for Africans across the world.

Last round

Angel

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

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