Venture-Backed Startups

A fund or investment firm that deploys capital into infrastructure assets across sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on economic development through projects that address the continent's infrastructure deficit. The organization applies internationally-tested investment methodology adapted for the African market context.

1 investor

The African Management Institute delivers practical workplace learning and training programs to African entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals to support business growth and organizational performance across the continent.

1 investor

Africa's Talking offers communication and payments APIs — including Voice, SMS, and airtime — that let developers build mobile engagement and customer communication applications without integrating directly with mobile operators. The platform serves developers and businesses across Africa.

4 investors

0 investors

AfricInvest Private Credit is a non-bank financial institution providing debt financing to small and medium enterprises across Africa. It operates as an independent lender focused on growth and expansion capital for African SMEs.

1 investor

Afriex operates a mobile app for cross-border money transfers, currency conversion, and global payments, delivering most transfers in under 20 seconds with low or zero fees. It also offers multi-currency (USD, GBP, EUR) accounts, an instant-issue debit card, credit-building tools for US customers, and a rewards program, serving both individual consumers and businesses making international payments.

1 investor

Afriex provides a remittance service enabling immigrants to transfer money to over 25 countries at low costs with rapid settlement.

11 investors

Kenyan logistics startup offering B2B e-commerce fulfilment and on-demand warehousing solutions in Africa.

1 investor

Afrika Tikkun Unbambanani provides standardized early childhood development curriculum and digital learning resources to ECD schools across South Africa. The organization equips teachers with planning tools and access to specialized educational content developed with ECD specialists and therapists.

1 investor

Afriland Properties is a real estate company that publishes financial and analyst reports and holds shareholder meetings for investors.

1 investor

Afrilens Tech manufactures advanced prescription ophthalmic lenses in Kenya through an in-house production facility, serving opticians, retail chains, hospitals, clinics, and distributors across East and Central Africa. The company eliminates import delays by producing precision lenses locally with full control over surfacing, coating, engraving, and quality control processes.

1 investor

Afripads manufactures menstrual hygiene products for distribution across East and Southern Africa. The company operates manufacturing facilities and employs a regional sales and distribution network.

2 investors

AfriSam is a leading construction materials supplier in Africa, producing cement, aggregates, and concrete products for construction projects. Operating in South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini, the company combines production capacity with technical expertise to serve the construction industry.

1 investor

Afriskaut is a platform and advisory service that identifies and verifies football talent from African academies, youth leagues, and grassroots, combining data-driven player stats with on-the-ground scouting. It serves clubs, agencies, and regional federations seeking to make recruitment decisions, offering AI-selected talent insights and access to academy decision makers.

2 investors

AfroSpace is a community clubhouse that provides physical space and organizes gatherings for community groups, particularly focused on Black women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and allies. The venue offers coworking facilities and hosts community partner collaborations.

1 investor

Afrocenchix makes vegan haircare products—shampoos, conditioners, oils, and moisturisers—formulated for Afro, tightly coiled, and curly hair. It is a diverse-owned direct-to-consumer brand selling online in the UK.

2 investors

AFROFOOD provides solutions aimed at helping bakeries increase their sales and profits, addressing problems faced by bakery chefs and operators. The company serves the bakery industry in South Korea.

1 investor

The page is an online slot gambling platform branded "UNSURHOKI" offering games such as Mahjong Ways from provider PG Soft, with content in Indonesian aimed at online slot players.

1 investor

AfroLandTV is a Dallas-based free streaming service for Pan-African and Black movies and TV from across the diaspora.

2 investors

Afropolitan is building a network connecting people across Africa and the diaspora spanning art, finance, tech, health, energy, sports, and media, with a focus on tech and crypto value creation. It onboards members into a community centered on the mission of enabling Africans to live abundant lives.

7 investors

A tech-enabled brick-and-mortar community space offering personalized wellness products and curated self-care for Black women and people with afros.

1 investor

Afrostream is a subscription video streaming service offering films, TV shows, and web series focused on African-American and African content, with a library subtitled or dubbed for local markets. It targets audiences of African descent in Europe and sub-Saharan Africa, accessible on smart TVs, web, and mobile devices.

1 investor

0 investors

A Korean company that develops AFS 3D, a diagnostic device for measuring and analyzing hair loss. The product is positioned as a solution for assessing scalp and hair loss conditions.

1 investor