Social Startups in Africa

Step into the thriving world of Social 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 Social.

Cummulative Funding

$6.1M+

Total # of Companies

7

Total Deal Count

6

Total M&A Count

0

Total # of Investors

2

List of Social startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

Kalido constantly creates personalised opportunities for every user, based on the networks they have and trust.

Seed

$ 5,100,000

2014

2.

LagChat is an online discussion and therapy platform for problem sharing and problem solving, via professional and amateur counselling.

Seed

$ 600,000

2013

3.

Showlove is a Nigerian social platform simplifying the process of requesting, giving and receiving gifts.

Pre-seed

$ 300,000

2020

4.

Raino Tech4Impact is a social enterprise that leverages technology as an enabler to empower African communities.

Seed

$ 100,000

2014

5.

BIRD NEST is an Egyptian Co-Living Startup that provides a holistic living experience that drives personal & professional development.

Angel

$ 50,000

2020

6.

Irawo is an online community that helps young Africans make a living from their talents.

Non-equity Assistance

$ 20,000

2014

7.

Mkhier is an Egyptian startup which connects people through Jobs, volunteering activities and giving donations.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2016

Kalido

Founded

2014

Overview

Kalido constantly creates personalised opportunities for every user, based on the networks they have and trust.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 5,100,000

Employee

11-50

LagChat

Founded

2013

Overview

LagChat is an online discussion and therapy platform for problem sharing and problem solving, via professional and amateur counselling.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 600,000

Employee

2-10

Showlove

Founded

2020

Overview

Showlove is a Nigerian social platform simplifying the process of requesting, giving and receiving gifts.

Last round

Pre-seed

Total raised

$ 300,000

Employee

11-50

Founded

2014

Overview

Raino Tech4Impact is a social enterprise that leverages technology as an enabler to empower African communities.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 100,000

Employee

2-10

BIRD NEST

Founded

2020

Overview

BIRD NEST is an Egyptian Co-Living Startup that provides a holistic living experience that drives personal & professional development.

Last round

Angel

Total raised

$ 50,000

Employee

2-10

Irawo

Founded

2014

Overview

Irawo is an online community that helps young Africans make a living from their talents.

Last round

Non-equity Assistance

Total raised

$ 20,000

Employee

11-50

Mkhier

Founded

2016

Overview

Mkhier is an Egyptian startup which connects people through Jobs, volunteering activities and giving donations.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

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