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
$7.3M+
Total # of Companies
41
Total Deal Count
22
Total M&A Count
0
Total # of Investors
23
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 | |
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 | |
Trenderz turns creators into booking engines, driving authentic growth for hospitality businesses. | Seed | $ 116,000 | 2023 | |
DIGISKOOL transforms African schools with digital management systems and coding/robotics education programs. | Grant | $ 100,000 | 2015 | |
Cloud School System streamlines African school operations with AI-driven, mobile-first management tools. | Grant | $ 100,000 | 2015 | |
Genuka helps African SMEs manage sales, inventory, customers, and finances through an allβinβone 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 | |
Transforming Educational Technology π | Crafting Innovative Edtech Solutions π οΈ | Nurturing a Thriving Tech Community π | | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2022 | |
MaxFiles: Transforming document management with AI, automation, and cloud technology for streamlined operations and actionable insights. #EDMS#AI#Worlfow | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2022 | |
Welcome to ZalaTech, a prominent Ethiopian IT consulting and custom software development company. | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2019 | |
Empoer your Business | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2019 | |
An all-in-one platform that redefines the way people interact with the real estate market. | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2022 | |
Connect with Africa's top fashion creators & get custom-made pieces that tell your story. β¨ | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2023 | |
Gimsc is a software company with an ERP software for HR & Payroll module, Financial Accounting module, School Management module, Time & Attendance, Leave | 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
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
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
DIGISKOOL transforms African schools with digital management systems and coding/robotics education programs.
Last round
Grant
Total raised
$ 100,000
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
2020
Overview
Genuka helps African SMEs manage sales, inventory, customers, and finances through an allβinβone 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
2022
Overview
Transforming Educational Technology π | Crafting Innovative Edtech Solutions π οΈ | Nurturing a Thriving Tech Community π |
Last round
Undisclosed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
10-50
Founded
2022
Overview
MaxFiles: Transforming document management with AI, automation, and cloud technology for streamlined operations and actionable insights. #EDMS#AI#Worlfow
Last round
Undisclosed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
2-10
Founded
2019
Overview
Welcome to ZalaTech, a prominent Ethiopian IT consulting and custom software development company.
Last round
Undisclosed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
10-50
Founded
2022
Overview
An all-in-one platform that redefines the way people interact with the real estate market.
Last round
Undisclosed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
10-50
Founded
2023
Overview
Connect with Africa's top fashion creators & get custom-made pieces that tell your story. β¨
Last round
Undisclosed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
2-10
Founded
2022
Overview
Gimsc is a software company with an ERP software for HR & Payroll module, Financial Accounting module, School Management module, Time & Attendance, Leave
Last round
Undisclosed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
2-10