Telecommunications Startups in Africa
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Telcos scramble to connect the unconnected, expanding mobile broadband. Local leaders bullish on connectivity's transformative potential. Towercos like IHS, MainOne, and Helios play crucial roles in infra sharing, reducing costs.
Cummulative Funding
$33.7M+
Total # of Companies
3
Total Deal Count
10
Total M&A Count
1
Total # of Investors
23
List of Telecommunications startups in Africa
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
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Mawingu uses high-performance low-cost wireless technology and solar power to build fast internet networks in rural areas. | Venture | $ 29,300,000 | 2013 | |
BRCK is an integrated hardware and software company based in Nairobi, Kenya. | Series Unknown | $ 4,200,000 | 2014 | |
M-Farm connects smallholder African farmers with urban and export markets via SMS and a web-enabled marketplace. | Venture | $ 235,000 | 2011 |
Founded
2013
Overview
Mawingu uses high-performance low-cost wireless technology and solar power to build fast internet networks in rural areas.
Last round
Venture
Total raised
$ 29,300,000
Employee
51-200
Founded
2014
Overview
BRCK is an integrated hardware and software company based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Last round
Series Unknown
Total raised
$ 4,200,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2011
Overview
M-Farm connects smallholder African farmers with urban and export markets via SMS and a web-enabled marketplace.
Last round
Venture
Total raised
$ 235,000
Employee
2-10