The Rwanda tech ecosystem — startups building, investors deploying, rounds closing, and the reporting that puts it all in context.
Ampersand
Develops electric vehicles and fueling solutions, including electric bikes and battery swap stations.
Raised $21.5M
Charis UAS
Provides 3D geospatial data using drone technology.
Eden Care
Digital insurer using tech and data to simplify healthcare access.
Hence Technologies
Strategic legal management via an AI-powered platform.
Kasha
E-commerce platform focused on women's health and personal care products in Africa.
Raised $21.0M
Kayko
Fintech platform improving credit access for SMEs operating outside formal financial systems.
Raised $1.2M
SOUK Farms
Farming operation that cultivates and exports high-quality exotic horticultural produce.
Sawa Energy
Provides affordable energy efficiency solutions in East Africa via solar systems.
Raised $2.7M
Spiker
Spiker uses AI to analyze fetal heart rate data during labor.
Raised $600K
Viebeg Medical
Data-driven platform providing medical supplies and equipment in East Africa.
Vuba Vuba Africa LTD
Vuba Vuba Africa LTD is an African company led by Albert Munyabugingo.
Hanga Ignite (BRD)
Hanga Ignite (BRD) invests in early-stage companies, as evidenced by their participation in Kayko's $1.2 million seed round. Kayko is a fintech platform focused on improving access to credit for SMEs in Rwanda by building structured business records. Hanga Ignite supports companies that bridge the gap between informal commerce and formal credit, fostering financial inclusion and strengthening lending decisions.
Rwanda Green Fund
Rwanda Green Fund invests in e-mobility solutions, as demonstrated by their investment in BasiGo. BasiGo assembles electric buses, develops charging depots, and uses a Pay-As-You-Go financing model. The fund supports upgrading EV charging infrastructure to meet the demands of public transport buses in Rwanda.
Investment activity eased into a calmer rhythm this week, with a handful of moves cutting across fintech, scientific infrastructure, mobility, and enterprise software. While the pace was lighter than usual, the updates point to focused capital backing platforms quietly building long-term relevance across African markets. FUNDING Kayko Funding Round: Seed ($1.2 million) Investor(s): Burrow Capital, […]
AU-Startups·24/12/2025
The African startup ecosystem, especially the mobility, clean energy, and fintech sectors, gained additional momentum last week with investors doubling down on participation in these thriving industries. Highlights include Anda’s €3M seed for Angolan motorcycle taxis, Sawa Energy’s €2.5M solar expansion, and nextProtein’s €18M Series B in Tunisia. These deals signal sustained investor appetite for […]
AU-Startups·13/11/2025