Software as a Service (SaaS) Startups in Africa
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SaaS is gaining traction in West Africa, fueled by increased cloud adoption. Local business leaders are embracing the flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and innovation it offers. However, concerns remain about data security and internet connectivity.
Cummulative Funding
$13M+
Total # of Companies
49
Total Deal Count
33
Total M&A Count
2
Total # of Investors
38
List of Software as a Service (SaaS) startups in Africa
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
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Ageiro builds enterprise AI that converts business intent into software, automating development and accelerating innovation. | Funding Round | $ 3,000,000 | 2023 | |
Woliz digitizes Morocco’s neighborhood shops, empowering retailers with financial access and modern tools. | Pre-seed | $ 2,200,000 | 2024 | |
Velents builds Arabic-speaking AI employees to automate enterprise operations across the Middle East. | Seed | $ 1,500,000 | 2020 | |
Kayko is a Rwandan B2B fintech startup digitizing SMEs with POS and financial tools. | Seed | $ 1,220,000 | 2021 | |
Anavid provides AI-powered retail surveillance and analytics using existing CCTV infrastructure across Africa. | Seed | $ 1,200,000 | 2018 | |
ChatCash empowers SMEs with AI-powered payments and conversational commerce tools. | Seed | $ 1,077,800 | 2017 | |
KNOT Technologies is a Nigerian fintech rebuilding Africa’s ticketing with secure, scalable digital solutions. | Pre-seed | $ 1,000,000 | 2025 | |
Bookr is a B2B2C beauty-tech platform connecting salons, spas, and consumers seamlessly. | Venture | $ 1,000,000 | 2018 | |
Paycrest builds B2B fintech settlement infrastructure globally. | Pre-seed | $ 404,000 | 2024 | |
Trenderz turns creators into booking engines, driving authentic growth for hospitality businesses. | Seed | $ 116,000 | 2023 | |
Cloud School System streamlines African school operations with AI-driven, mobile-first management tools. | Grant | $ 100,000 | 2015 | |
DIGISKOOL transforms African schools with digital management systems and coding/robotics education programs. | Grant | $ 100,000 | 2015 | |
Genuka helps African SMEs manage sales, inventory, customers, and finances through an all‑in‑one platform. | Angel | $ 30,000 | 2020 | |
DPE Company builds digital infrastructure that powers health engagement and connected care. | Non-equity Assistance | $ 25,000 | 2019 | |
Esheria Ventures is a Kenyan legal technology startup founded to revolutionize access to justice through AI-powered solutions. | Non-equity Assistance | $ 15,000 | 2023 | |
LOOKA Research is a pan-African platform delivering affordable, localized market insights for startups and SMEs. | Non-equity Assistance | $ 10,000 | 2020 | |
Aquatrack helps fish farmers boost productivity with SaaS tools for sustainable aquaculture management. | Grant | $ 3,000 | 2022 | |
AI work platform for hiring vetted tech talent faster, smarter, bias-free. | Grant | $ 2,000 | 2024 | |
FitXpert is a B2B SaaS platform streamlining fitness, nutrition, and clinic management operations. | Seed | Undisclosed | 2023 | |
Cynoia is an African-made all-in-one project management and team collaboration platform that empowers businesses and teams to deliver projects on time | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2022 |
Founded
2023
Overview
Ageiro builds enterprise AI that converts business intent into software, automating development and accelerating innovation.
Last round
Funding Round
Total raised
$ 3,000,000
Employee
1-10
Founded
2024
Overview
Woliz digitizes Morocco’s neighborhood shops, empowering retailers with financial access and modern tools.
Last round
Pre-seed
Total raised
$ 2,200,000
Employee
51-200
Founded
2020
Overview
Velents builds Arabic-speaking AI employees to automate enterprise operations across the Middle East.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 1,500,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2021
Overview
Kayko is a Rwandan B2B fintech startup digitizing SMEs with POS and financial tools.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 1,220,000
Employee
1-10
Founded
2018
Overview
Anavid provides AI-powered retail surveillance and analytics using existing CCTV infrastructure across Africa.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 1,200,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2017
Overview
ChatCash empowers SMEs with AI-powered payments and conversational commerce tools.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 1,077,800
Employee
11-50
Founded
2025
Overview
KNOT Technologies is a Nigerian fintech rebuilding Africa’s ticketing with secure, scalable digital solutions.
Last round
Pre-seed
Total raised
$ 1,000,000
Employee
1-10
Founded
2018
Overview
Bookr is a B2B2C beauty-tech platform connecting salons, spas, and consumers seamlessly.
Last round
Venture
Total raised
$ 1,000,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2024
Overview
Paycrest builds B2B fintech settlement infrastructure globally.
Last round
Pre-seed
Total raised
$ 404,000
Employee
1-10
Founded
2023
Overview
Trenderz turns creators into booking engines, driving authentic growth for hospitality businesses.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 116,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2015
Overview
Cloud School System streamlines African school operations with AI-driven, mobile-first management tools.
Last round
Grant
Total raised
$ 100,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2015
Overview
DIGISKOOL transforms African schools with digital management systems and coding/robotics education programs.
Last round
Grant
Total raised
$ 100,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2020
Overview
Genuka helps African SMEs manage sales, inventory, customers, and finances through an all‑in‑one platform.
Last round
Angel
Total raised
$ 30,000
Employee
1-10
Founded
2019
Overview
DPE Company builds digital infrastructure that powers health engagement and connected care.
Last round
Non-equity Assistance
Total raised
$ 25,000
Employee
1-10
Founded
2023
Overview
Esheria Ventures is a Kenyan legal technology startup founded to revolutionize access to justice through AI-powered solutions.
Last round
Non-equity Assistance
Total raised
$ 15,000
Employee
1-10
Founded
2020
Overview
LOOKA Research is a pan-African platform delivering affordable, localized market insights for startups and SMEs.
Last round
Non-equity Assistance
Total raised
$ 10,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2022
Overview
Aquatrack helps fish farmers boost productivity with SaaS tools for sustainable aquaculture management.
Last round
Grant
Total raised
$ 3,000
Employee
1-10
Founded
2024
Overview
AI work platform for hiring vetted tech talent faster, smarter, bias-free.
Last round
Grant
Total raised
$ 2,000
Employee
1-10
Founded
2023
Overview
FitXpert is a B2B SaaS platform streamlining fitness, nutrition, and clinic management operations.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
51-200
Founded
2022
Overview
Cynoia is an African-made all-in-one project management and team collaboration platform that empowers businesses and teams to deliver projects on time
Last round
Undisclosed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
10-50