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Kumulus Water
Off-grid water tech provider making water accessible to underserved populations.
SeedJun 2025TN
HUB2
Unified API for banks and financial services providers in Africa.
Series ADec 2024CI
LAfricaMobile
Cloud communication infrastructure enabling businesses to connect with customers via mobile technologies.
Series ADec 2024SN
Cynoia
SaaS platform helping B2B companies improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
UndisclosedDec 2023TN
ANKA
SaaS e-commerce platform for online retailers and goods delivery.
Series ASep 2023CI
PALM
Goal-based savings app with smart investment options and exclusive merchant deals.
SeedMar 2023EG
Kumulus
Pre-seedSep 2022
Funding activities have slowed significantly as we approach the midpoint of the year. So far in June, only four African-focused startups have announced funding engagements, suggesting a cautious investment climate amid broader market uncertainties. Nevertheless, the deals that were recorded reflect the resilience and innovation still present in the ecosystem. Expectedly, they included some of […]
AU-Startups·6/10/2025
The past week has been eventful for the African startup funding scene, with several innovative companies securing significant investments to scale their operations and expand their impact. Notable among these are Hydrobox, which raised $9 million to drive sustainable energy solutions, and HUB2, securing $8.5 million to enhance financial infrastructure in Africa. Other startups like […]
AU Startups·12/6/2024
Several notable activities took place during the past week, similar to the previous week. Specifically, six funding rounds occurred. GoMtro had the highest funding round, securing $11.4 million, Amini also raised $4 million, TomorrowNow obtained $5 million for Project Osiris, while Cynoia secured $933,000 for its expansion plans. Funding Amini Funding round: Seed ($4 Million) […]
AU Startups·12/4/2023
We witnessed several big-figure funding deals for African Startups last week. Complete Farmer had the biggest funding round of the bunch, raising $10. 4 Million in a mix of debt and equity financing. Lupiya was close behind, raising $8.25 Million in Series A equity. The least funding rounds featured Fixit45, which raised $1.9 Million, followed […]
AU Startups·9/25/2023
Last week was a busy one for the African startup ecosystem. We had eight fundraises, an acquisition, and the launch of two startup funds. Let’s get into the details. Pre-Seed Conservio, a travel booking platform focused on Southern and Eastern Africa, has announced a $500K pre-Seed funding round led by Volce Capital. Founded in 2021 […]
AU Startups·3/17/2023
We recorded ten funding deals, one partnership, and the launch of one venture fund this week. Egyptian startups dominated the funding rounds, raising a total of $7.5M in three deals. Vendease, a Nigerian startup, raised the most money, $30M in Series A funding (a mix of $20M in equity and $10M in debt). We also […]
AU Startups·9/30/2022
100 Ventures
100 Ventures is an Egyptian venture capital firm that participated in a seed round for Glamera, an Egypt-born SaaS startup providing B2B services to beauty and lifestyle service providers and a B2C marketplace for consumers to find and book sessions with such providers. The funding will be used to continue developing and launching new services, as well as expanding into additional GCC markets.
1984 Ventures
1984 Ventures invests in early-stage startups, as evidenced by their participation in pre-seed and seed rounds. They co-invested in Sylndr's $12M pre-seed round. The firm appears to be sector-agnostic, with investments spanning e-commerce, automotive marketplaces, and other industries within the African tech ecosystem.
212
212 invests in companies like Flow48, a fintech company that leverages AI-powered data analytics and risk assessment to provide alternative financing solutions for SMEs across emerging markets. Through its platform, the company offers revenue-based financing and embedded finance solutions, allowing businesses to access capital without diluting ownership.
212Founders programme
212Founders is an accelerator program that invests in early-stage startups. They provide resources and mentorship to help startups grow and scale their businesses. They invested in Crealo, a copyright management solution for cultural and creative institutions.
