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

$2.8M+

Total # of Companies

2

Total Deal Count

6

Total M&A Count

0

Total # of Investors

3

List of SME startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

Trade Ghana connects buyers, sellers, and transporters.

Seed

$ 2,700,000

2016

2.

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

Funding Round

$ 120,000

2019

Founded

2016

Overview

Trade Ghana connects buyers, sellers, and transporters.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 2,700,000

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

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