Wearables Startups in Africa

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Wearables adoption remains nascent in West Africa despite early entrants. Consumers prioritize essential items, and disposable income is limited. Local business leaders express caution due to low margins and fierce competition from informal channels. Focus is shifting towards partnerships and value-added services to drive adoption.

Cummulative Funding

$24.7M+

Total # of Companies

4

Total Deal Count

8

Total M&A Count

0

Total # of Investors

12

List of Wearables startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

Zando is an E-commerce retailer offering footwear and fashion brands.

Venture

$ 23,690,500

2011

2.

La Reina is Egypt’s Biggest Clothing Rental Destination.

Seed

$ 1,000,000

2016

3.

Uzuri K&Y is an African inspired eco-friendly footwear brand established in Rwanda.

Seed

$ 90,000

2013

4.

Sictor is an Egyptian eCommerce startup that offers a full range of prescription lenses and contact lenses.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2020

Zando

Founded

2011

Overview

Zando is an E-commerce retailer offering footwear and fashion brands.

Last round

Venture

Total raised

$ 23,690,500

Employee

101-250

La Reina

Founded

2016

Overview

La Reina is Egypt’s Biggest Clothing Rental Destination.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 1,000,000

Employee

51-200

Uzuri K&Y

Founded

2013

Overview

Uzuri K&Y is an African inspired eco-friendly footwear brand established in Rwanda.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 90,000

Employee

11-50

Sictor

Founded

2020

Overview

Sictor is an Egyptian eCommerce startup that offers a full range of prescription lenses and contact lenses.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

11-50

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