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

$8.1M+

Total # of Companies

4

Total Deal Count

13

Total M&A Count

0

Total # of Investors

16

List of SME startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

Zuvy provides software for vendors and their buyers to settle invoices and manage payment schedules.

Debt Financing

$ 4,805,000

2021

2.

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

Seed

$ 2,500,000

2021

3.

Jamborow is a B2B AI and Blockchain driven fintech platform focused on financial inclusion and grassroot empowerment.

Funding Round

$ 850,000

2018

4.

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

Grant

Undisclosed

2020

Zuvy

Founded

2021

Overview

Zuvy provides software for vendors and their buyers to settle invoices and manage payment schedules.

Last round

Debt Financing

Total raised

$ 4,805,000

Employee

11-50

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

Jamborow

Founded

2018

Overview

Jamborow is a B2B AI and Blockchain driven fintech platform focused on financial inclusion and grassroot empowerment.

Last round

Funding Round

Total raised

$ 850,000

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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