SMS Startups in Africa
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SMS remains a key communication channel in Southern Africa. Traditional telcos still dominate but startups like Wefarm, Termii, and LAfricaMobile are gaining ground with innovative solutions. Local business leaders see SMS as essential for reaching the masses, especially in rural areas, and for driving customer engagement.
Cummulative Funding
$43.2M+
Total # of Companies
4
Total Deal Count
21
Total M&A Count
0
Total # of Investors
80
List of SMS startups in Africa
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wefarm is a network and marketplace for small-scale farmers to share and access vital information, products and services without internet. | Series A | $ 31,050,000 | 2015 | |
Termii helps businesses in Africa use messaging channels to verify and communicate with customers | Seed | $ 6,237,300 | 2014 | |
LAfricaMobile allows clients to carry out large-scale communication campaigns using mobile technologies. | Series A | $ 4,600,000 | 2014 | |
Chpter provides an AI-powered conversational commerce platform that enables businesses to sell more on social platforms | Pre-seed | $ 1,325,000 | 2022 |
Founded
2015
Overview
Wefarm is a network and marketplace for small-scale farmers to share and access vital information, products and services without internet.
Last round
Series A
Total raised
$ 31,050,000
Employee
51-200
Founded
2014
Overview
Termii helps businesses in Africa use messaging channels to verify and communicate with customers
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 6,237,300
Employee
11-50
Founded
2014
Overview
LAfricaMobile allows clients to carry out large-scale communication campaigns using mobile technologies.
Last round
Series A
Total raised
$ 4,600,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2022
Overview
Chpter provides an AI-powered conversational commerce platform that enables businesses to sell more on social platforms
Last round
Pre-seed
Total raised
$ 1,325,000
Employee
11-50