Social Startups in Africa
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Social apps in Southern Africa face challenges: low smartphone penetration, limited broadband access, and language barriers. Local leaders prefer established global platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook. Homegrown apps struggle to differentiate and gain traction.
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
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
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Kalido constantly creates personalised opportunities for every user, based on the networks they have and trust. | Seed | $ 5,100,000 | 2014 | |
LagChat is an online discussion and therapy platform for problem sharing and problem solving, via professional and amateur counselling. | Seed | $ 600,000 | 2013 | |
Showlove is a Nigerian social platform simplifying the process of requesting, giving and receiving gifts. | Pre-seed | $ 300,000 | 2020 | |
Raino Tech4Impact is a social enterprise that leverages technology as an enabler to empower African communities. | Seed | $ 100,000 | 2014 | |
BIRD NEST is an Egyptian Co-Living Startup that provides a holistic living experience that drives personal & professional development. | Angel | $ 50,000 | 2020 | |
Irawo is an online community that helps young Africans make a living from their talents. | Non-equity Assistance | $ 20,000 | 2014 | |
Mkhier is an Egyptian startup which connects people through Jobs, volunteering activities and giving donations. | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2016 |
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
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
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
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
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
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