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Apps Startups in Africa

Mobile apps are gaining traction in East Africa, driven by rising smartphone penetration and affordable internet access. Wave Mobile Money has disrupted the fintech sector with its zero-fee mobile money services, while Smile Identity provides secure digital identity verification. Boomplay dominates the music streaming space with its vast catalogue and localized content. Local business leaders recognize the potential of apps to reach new customers, improve efficiency, and drive innovation.

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39 companies in this sector

Company	Tagline	Total Funding	Last Round	Team Size	Backers
Kloo Benin	Kloo is a Beninese SaaS startup that facilitates information sharing and online sales, contactless using web pages, links and NFC connected objects.	-	- -	10-50	No Data
Spotter Morocco	Spotter is a Moroccan mobile application that provides businesses with real-time visibility on accurate banking and cheque errors.	-	Private Equity -	11-50	No Data
Dr. 7alan Egypt	Dr. 7alan is an Egyptian online platform for doctors and patients to connect for those who need instant home visits in Cairo districts.	-	- -	2-10	No Data
Flouci Tunisia	Flouci is a Tunis-based startup that uses distributed ledger technologies and data science to change the payments and credits landscape of the MEA region.	-	- -	11-50	No Data
WizzPass South Africa	WizzPass is a South African Visitor and Workplace Management System.	-	Seed -	11-50	No Data
Selpal South Africa	Selpal is a South African startup that provides route to market for FMCG manufacturers and financial service providers	-	- -	51-200	No Data

Kiwe Egypt	Kiwe is an Egyptian mobile payment platform that enables users to transfer money instantly.	-	Corporate -	11-50	No Data
Red Parcels South Africa	AI-driven gifting service	-	- -	2-10	No Data
Doorak Egypt	Doorak is an Egyptian startup which provides online queuing application that helps companies eliminate long ques thus enhancing the waiting experience.	-	Non-equity Assistance -	2-10	No Data
Popote Kenya	Popote is a Kenya based mobile app that enables businesses to make their payments with total control and up-to date record keeping.	-	Venture -	11-50	No Data
Yeeplatform Uganda	Yeeplatform is an African e-book, magazine, comics, and audiobook subscription service. Offering users monthly, weekly and daily subscriptions.	-	- -	2-10	No Data
Webity Website Builder Nigeria	A tool to allow people who don't have web design knowledge to build simple websites through drag-and-drop	-	- -	2-10	No Data
Karny Morocco	Karny is a Moroccan phone-based credit book application.	-	- -	2-10	No Data
FixMyHair Nigeria	FixMyHair is a creative platform connecting Hair stylists to customers on the go	-	- -	2-10	No Data
LIGHTMGROUP Rwanda	PM (Properties Manager)	-	- -	2-10	No Data
SnapScan South Africa	SnapScan is a mobile payments app, providing South Africans with the most convenient way to pay with their phones	-	- -	11-50	No Data
3yadtty.com Egypt	3yadtty.com is an Egyptian online video platform where patients can consult with doctors.	-	Non-equity Assistance -	11-50	No Data
Liyu Muya Ethiopia	A mobile app which consists directory and profile of talented and skilled peoples & companies	-	- -	-	No Data
Wave Mobile Money Senegal	Wave Mobile Money is a Senegalese startup which provides an app-based financial solution to save, transfer, and borrow money.	$439M	Debt Financing -	501-1,000	No Data
Smile Identity Nigeria	Smile Identity is an Africa-focused Identity Management that provides the best Africa-focused solutions.	$31M	Corporate -	11-50	No Data

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