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

$46.1M+

Total # of Companies

4

Total Deal Count

11

Total M&A Count

1

Total # of Investors

16

List of Travel & Tourism startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

Wakanow is Africa’s leading travel-tech platform, integrating tourism, fintech, hospitality, logistics, and entertainment.

Private Equity

$ 40,000,000

2023

2.

Völz is a B2C travel platform helping Africans easily book affordable flights with local payments.

Seed

$ 5,150,000

2022

3.

Tastemakers Africa is an online experiences marketplace disrupting what the world thinks about Africa one trip at a time.

Seed

$ 1,000,000

2014

4.

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

Wakanow

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

Völz

Founded

2022

Overview

Völz is a B2C travel platform helping Africans easily book affordable flights with local payments.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 5,150,000

Employee

11-50

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

ToBadaa

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

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