RetailTech Startups in Africa

Step into the thriving world of RetailTech 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 RetailTech.

Cummulative Funding

$38.4M+

Total # of Companies

24

Total Deal Count

41

Total M&A Count

2

Total # of Investors

66

List of RetailTech startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

Kapu is building the most relevant B2C e-commerce model for the majority of urban consumers in Africa.

Seed

$ 8,000,000

2022

2.

Powered by People is a Kenyan startup offering online tools and a B2B marketplace to the manufacturing and handmade sector.

Seed

$ 6,500,000

2019

3.

Mazaya is the first B2B e-commerce site with an emphasis on electronics.

Pre-seed

$ 5,000,000

2021

4.

Save Your Wardrobe is a FashionTech startup using AI to make Fashion more digital and sustainable

Seed

$ 3,000,000

2017

5.

SecondSTAX (SSX) is a platform and gateway to access and trade all debt and equity securities across multiple African bond and stock exchanges

Pre-seed

$ 1,600,000

2019

6.

Rentoza is on a mission to democratize ownership of technology devices and appliances for all African consumers

Seed

$ 1,300,000

2017

7.

Uncover is revolutionising self-care in Africa, starting by building the continent's most trusted skincare brand

Seed

$ 1,100,000

2020

8.

Kwely is a game-changing innovative platform and the first of its kind global B2B wholesale marketplace for Africa.

Venture

$ 1,000,000

2019

9.

WafR enable large retail brands (FMCG) to increase their market share in grocery stores

Seed

$ 947,000

2021

10.

El Dokan is an eCommerce Software designed for enterprises

Pre-seed

$ 550,000

2019

11.

Empowering African SMEs with affordable and efficient online stores through Cartnshop.

Angel

$ 400,000

2019

12.

On Market is the first startup to focus on Grocery in major cities in Egypt.

Pre-seed

$ 215,000

2020

13.

ProXalys is a flagship African platform specializing in sales with installment and deferred payment.

Pre-seed

$ 150,000

2020

14.

Erith Health Services is established to meet the unmet needs in the standards of practice for health workers and caregivers

Non-equity Assistance

$ 50,000

2022

15.

DohYangu is a Kenyan innovative shopper cashback App that rewards shoppers directly on purchases they have made

Grant

Undisclosed

2020

16.

SecondSTAX (SSX) is a platform and gateway to access and trade all debt and equity securities across multiple African bond and stock exchanges

Funding Round

Undisclosed

2019

17.

Jendaya is a luxury, people-powered e-commerce platform.

Pre-seed

Undisclosed

2018

18.

Revolutionizing access to essential goods and services in Africa

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2018

19.

Air Duka is a Kenyan online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2020

20.

Diago is an Ivorian startup offering a unified last-mile distribution platform

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2021

Kapu

Founded

2022

Overview

Kapu is building the most relevant B2C e-commerce model for the majority of urban consumers in Africa.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 8,000,000

Employee

11-50

Founded

2019

Overview

Powered by People is a Kenyan startup offering online tools and a B2B marketplace to the manufacturing and handmade sector.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 6,500,000

Employee

2-10

Mazaya

Founded

2021

Overview

Mazaya is the first B2B e-commerce site with an emphasis on electronics.

Last round

Pre-seed

Total raised

$ 5,000,000

Employee

1,001-5,000

Founded

2017

Overview

Save Your Wardrobe is a FashionTech startup using AI to make Fashion more digital and sustainable

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 3,000,000

Employee

11-50

Founded

2019

Overview

SecondSTAX (SSX) is a platform and gateway to access and trade all debt and equity securities across multiple African bond and stock exchanges

Last round

Pre-seed

Total raised

$ 1,600,000

Employee

11-50

Rentoza

Founded

2017

Overview

Rentoza is on a mission to democratize ownership of technology devices and appliances for all African consumers

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 1,300,000

Employee

11-50

Uncover

Founded

2020

Overview

Uncover is revolutionising self-care in Africa, starting by building the continent's most trusted skincare brand

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 1,100,000

Employee

2-10

Kwely

Founded

2019

Overview

Kwely is a game-changing innovative platform and the first of its kind global B2B wholesale marketplace for Africa.

Last round

Venture

Total raised

$ 1,000,000

Employee

2-10

WafR

Founded

2021

Overview

WafR enable large retail brands (FMCG) to increase their market share in grocery stores

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 947,000

Employee

11-50

El Dokan

Founded

2019

Overview

El Dokan is an eCommerce Software designed for enterprises

Last round

Pre-seed

Total raised

$ 550,000

Employee

11-50

Cartnshop

Founded

2019

Overview

Empowering African SMEs with affordable and efficient online stores through Cartnshop.

Last round

Angel

Total raised

$ 400,000

Employee

11-50

ON Market

Founded

2020

Overview

On Market is the first startup to focus on Grocery in major cities in Egypt.

Last round

Pre-seed

Total raised

$ 215,000

Employee

11-50

ProXalys

Founded

2020

Overview

ProXalys is a flagship African platform specializing in sales with installment and deferred payment.

Last round

Pre-seed

Total raised

$ 150,000

Employee

11-50

Founded

2022

Overview

Erith Health Services is established to meet the unmet needs in the standards of practice for health workers and caregivers

Last round

Non-equity Assistance

Total raised

$ 50,000

Employee

2-10

DohYangu

Founded

2020

Overview

DohYangu is a Kenyan innovative shopper cashback App that rewards shoppers directly on purchases they have made

Last round

Grant

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

51-200

Founded

2019

Overview

SecondSTAX (SSX) is a platform and gateway to access and trade all debt and equity securities across multiple African bond and stock exchanges

Last round

Funding Round

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

11-50

Jendaya

Founded

2018

Overview

Jendaya is a luxury, people-powered e-commerce platform.

Last round

Pre-seed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

Founded

2018

Overview

Revolutionizing access to essential goods and services in Africa

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

11-50

Air Duka

Founded

2020

Overview

Air Duka is a Kenyan online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

11-50

Diago

Founded

2021

Overview

Diago is an Ivorian startup offering a unified last-mile distribution platform

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

11-50

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