SME Startups in Africa

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SME market in Southern Africa is still nascent but gaining traction. Pivo, Boost Ghana are making waves, but local players like Yoco, Ozow, and Jumo are also gaining ground. Business leaders see the potential but concerns remain about infrastructure, regulation, and access to funding. The key is collaboration between fintechs, banks, and governments to unlock growth.

Cummulative Funding

$2.6M+

Total # of Companies

3

Total Deal Count

9

Total M&A Count

0

Total # of Investors

13

List of SME startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

Pivo is a Nigerian credit-focused financial Services platfrom for supply chain small businesses.

Seed

$ 2,500,000

2021

2.

Boost Ghana is Ghanian startup which provide digital solutions to support small and medium enterprises in Ghana.

Funding Round

$ 120,000

2019

3.

WallX is a Nigerian FinTech which offers fast and secure B2B Payment Solution for African Businesses

Grant

Undisclosed

2020

Pivo

Founded

2021

Overview

Pivo is a Nigerian credit-focused financial Services platfrom for supply chain small businesses.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 2,500,000

Employee

11-50

Founded

2019

Overview

Boost Ghana is Ghanian startup which provide digital solutions to support small and medium enterprises in Ghana.

Last round

Funding Round

Total raised

$ 120,000

Employee

2-10

WallX

Founded

2020

Overview

WallX is a Nigerian FinTech which offers fast and secure B2B Payment Solution for African Businesses

Last round

Grant

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

11-50

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