Network Hardware Startups in Africa

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Network hardware market in Southern Africa is heating up with Helios Towers, CSquared, and Ikeja Wireless leading the charge. Local business leaders see huge potential but also challenges like right-of-way issues and inconsistent policies. Innovation and partnerships are key to success.

Cummulative Funding

$206.7M+

Total # of Companies

3

Total Deal Count

4

Total M&A Count

0

Total # of Investors

7

List of Network Hardware startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

Helios Towers (HT) enables mobile operators to roll out and enhance coverage in high-growth markets.

Debt Financing

$ 105,000,000

2012

2.

CSquared builds metro fiber and Wi-Fi networks to help local providers connect more people to the Internet and each other

Venture

$ 100,000,000

2013

3.

Ikeja Wireless is providing affordable and unlimited internet access to South African Townships.

Series A

$ 1,700,000

2015

Founded

2012

Overview

Helios Towers (HT) enables mobile operators to roll out and enhance coverage in high-growth markets.

Last round

Debt Financing

Total raised

$ 105,000,000

Employee

11-50

CSquared

Founded

2013

Overview

CSquared builds metro fiber and Wi-Fi networks to help local providers connect more people to the Internet and each other

Last round

Venture

Total raised

$ 100,000,000

Employee

101-250

Founded

2015

Overview

Ikeja Wireless is providing affordable and unlimited internet access to South African Townships.

Last round

Series A

Total raised

$ 1,700,000

Employee

11-50

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