Travel & Tourism Startups in Africa
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Travel & Tourism is bouncing back. Governments are prioritizing tourism infrastructure and marketing. Local businesses report increased bookings and revenue. Tastemakers Africa, for example, has seen a surge in demand for their culinary experiences. Travelers seek authentic, immersive experiences, driving demand for local tour operators and guides.
Cummulative Funding
$41M+
Total # of Companies
4
Total Deal Count
12
Total M&A Count
1
Total # of Investors
17
List of Travel & Tourism startups in Africa
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Wakanow is Africa’s leading travel-tech platform, integrating tourism, fintech, hospitality, logistics, and entertainment. | Private Equity | $ 40,000,000 | 2023 | |
Tastemakers Africa is an online experiences marketplace disrupting what the world thinks about Africa one trip at a time. | Seed | $ 1,000,000 | 2014 | |
WildyNess is a Tunisian traveltech company pioneering community-based tourism across the MENA region. | Pre-seed | Undisclosed | 2021 | |
Tobadaa is an Egyptian app that connects travelers to tour guides and locals using their own cars to book tours, share experiences and make money. | Grant | Undisclosed | 2019 |
Founded
2023
Overview
Wakanow is Africa’s leading travel-tech platform, integrating tourism, fintech, hospitality, logistics, and entertainment.
Last round
Private Equity
Total raised
$ 40,000,000
Employee
501-1,000
Founded
2014
Overview
Tastemakers Africa is an online experiences marketplace disrupting what the world thinks about Africa one trip at a time.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 1,000,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2021
Overview
WildyNess is a Tunisian traveltech company pioneering community-based tourism across the MENA region.
Last round
Pre-seed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
1-10
Founded
2019
Overview
Tobadaa is an Egyptian app that connects travelers to tour guides and locals using their own cars to book tours, share experiences and make money.
Last round
Grant
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
2-10