Product Research Startups in Africa

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Product research in East Africa is gaining traction but faces challenges. Simbona's exit highlights limited funding options. Local leaders emphasize the need for data, collaboration, and government support to drive innovation and address market gaps.

Cummulative Funding

$60K+

Total # of Companies

3

Total Deal Count

2

Total M&A Count

0

Total # of Investors

2

List of Product Research startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

Simbona is an Ethiopian startup healthcare research and development company that designs and develops healthcare equipment and ICT systems.

Grant

$ 50,000

2014

2.

LOOKA Research is a pan-African platform delivering affordable, localized market insights for startups and SMEs.

Non-equity Assistance

$ 10,000

2020

3.

Scienup is an Egypt online marketplace for researchers and businesses who are looking to outsource experiments in the fields of science and engineering.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2018

Simbona

Founded

2014

Overview

Simbona is an Ethiopian startup healthcare research and development company that designs and develops healthcare equipment and ICT systems.

Last round

Grant

Total raised

$ 50,000

Employee

2-10

Founded

2020

Overview

LOOKA Research is a pan-African platform delivering affordable, localized market insights for startups and SMEs.

Last round

Non-equity Assistance

Total raised

$ 10,000

Employee

11-50

Scienup

Founded

2018

Overview

Scienup is an Egypt online marketplace for researchers and businesses who are looking to outsource experiments in the fields of science and engineering.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

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