Research Startups in Africa

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Research is still nascent in Pan-Africa, with limited funding and infrastructure. Kngine and delvv.io have made strides, but adoption is slow due to cost, lack of skilled professionals, and cultural barriers. Business leaders see the potential but remain cautious, awaiting proven ROI and local success stories.

Cummulative Funding

$902K+

Total # of Companies

5

Total Deal Count

5

Total M&A Count

1

Total # of Investors

5

List of Research startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

Kngine is an intelligent engine that answers naturally posed factual questions and performs actions.

Venture

$ 775,000

2009

2.

delvv.io is an award-winning research consultancy that allows brands around the world to get feedback from Creative Professionals.

Venture

$ 127,000

2016

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

4.

Majecules is an Egyptian AI driven start-up focusing on the computational prediction, analysis, and modelling of big data in molecular sciences

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2018

5.

CMQ Media is a consulting and advisory firm focused on the media, tech, and creative economy.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2020

Kngine

Founded

2009

Overview

Kngine is an intelligent engine that answers naturally posed factual questions and performs actions.

Last round

Venture

Total raised

$ 775,000

Employee

11-50

delvv.io

Founded

2016

Overview

delvv.io is an award-winning research consultancy that allows brands around the world to get feedback from Creative Professionals.

Last round

Venture

Total raised

$ 127,000

Employee

2-10

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

Founded

2018

Overview

Majecules is an Egyptian AI driven start-up focusing on the computational prediction, analysis, and modelling of big data in molecular sciences

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

CMQ Media

Founded

2020

Overview

CMQ Media is a consulting and advisory firm focused on the media, tech, and creative economy.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

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