Telecommunication Startups in Africa

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Local telecoms on a growth trajectory, driven by mobile penetration, broadband expansion, and fintech integration. Key players LAfricaMobile, Medallion Communications, SendChamp innovating with mobile money, VAS, and OTT services. Business leaders optimistic, citing favorable regulatory environment and increasing tech adoption.

Cummulative Funding

$9.8M+

Total # of Companies

4

Total Deal Count

7

Total M&A Count

0

Total # of Investors

18

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

LAfricaMobile allows clients to carry out large-scale communication campaigns using mobile technologies.

Series A

$ 4,600,000

2014

2.

Medallion Communications is a Nigerian telecommunication startup which builds interconnect switching centres.

Seed

$ 500,000

2005

3.

SendChamp is a messaging platform for businesses to power customer verification and personalise communications through multiple channels.

Angel

$ 100,000

2020

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

2005

Overview

Medallion Communications is a Nigerian telecommunication startup which builds interconnect switching centres.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 500,000

Employee

51-200

SendChamp

Founded

2020

Overview

SendChamp is a messaging platform for businesses to power customer verification and personalise communications through multiple channels.

Last round

Angel

Total raised

$ 100,000

Employee

2-10

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