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RetailTech Startups in Africa

RetailTech in Southern Africa is still nascent but gaining traction. Powered by People leads in mobile self-checkout, while Kapu focuses on online grocery ordering. Uncover provides advanced analytics. Business leaders acknowledge the potential for efficiency and customer experience improvements but are cautious about investment due to the uncertain economic outlook.

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51 companies in this sector

Company	Tagline	Total Funding	Last Round	Team Size	Backers
Bosso Africa Zambia	Bosso is Zambia’s leading B2B2C e-commerce platform digitizing construction supply chains, empowering hardware stores and home builders.	-	Seed -	11-50	No Data
GoSwap Morocco	GoSwap revolutionizes mobility with fast battery swaps for e‑scooters.	-	Seed -	1-10	No Data
Optique South Africa	Optique Optometrists is simplifying exceptional eye care to drive our vision of more affordable and accessible eye care for all.	-	Series A -	51-200	No Data
FlologPharma Nigeria	FlologPharma delivers emergency medicines and pharmacist consultations across Nigeria ensuring privacy and accessibility.	-	Non-equity Assistance -	11-50	No Data
The Rad Black Kids Zimbabwe	The Rad Black Kids blends Zimbabwean street culture with ethical fashion and climate activism.	-	Funding Round -	2-10	No Data
Second Stax Ghana	SecondSTAX (SSX) is a platform and gateway to access and trade all debt and equity securities across multiple African bond and stock exchanges	-	Funding Round -	11-50	No Data

DohYangu Kenya	DohYangu is a Kenyan innovative shopper cashback App that rewards shoppers directly on purchases they have made	-	Grant -	51-200	No Data
Mataa Libya	Mataa is a Libyan-born e-commerce startup reshaping how North Africa shops online.	-	Angel -	11-50	No Data
Timart Nigeria	Timart provides Nigerian businesses with AI-powered tools for inventory, sales, invoicing, and operations management.	-	- -	51-200	No Data
Green Lion Ghana	Revolutionizing access to essential goods and services in Africa	-	- -	11-50	No Data
Vanhu Vamwe Zimbabwe	Vanhu Vamwe creates luxury African handbags blending heritage, sustainability, and artisan craftsmanship.	-	Funding Round -	51-200	No Data
ExCare Nigeria	ExCare is a Nigerisan company providing access to medication and vaccines to both healthcare providers and the general public.	-	Seed -	11-50	No Data
Mira Nigeria	Mira is an all-in-one platform for Restaurants and Retail Businesses to accept payments, run your business and grow.	-	Pre-seed -	2-10	No Data
SURGiA Egypt	SURGiA (Egypt) is a B2B platform digitizing medical supply procurement across MEA.	-	Non-equity Assistance -	11-50	No Data
iPOS Kenya	iPOS is a point-of-sale and management system that helps Agrodealers reduce losses, increase sales and streamline operations – keeping them in control.	-	Funding Round -	11-50	No Data
Diago Côte D'ivoire	Diago is an Ivorian startup offering a unified last-mile distribution platform	-	- -	11-50	No Data
Jendaya Nigeria	Jendaya is a luxury, people-powered e-commerce platform.	-	Pre-seed -	2-10	No Data
MITCHA Egypt	MITCHA is a fashion-tech marketplace connecting consumers with luxury brands.	-	Venture -	11-50	No Data
Air Duka Kenya	Air Duka is a Kenyan online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers.	-	- -	11-50	No Data
Revibe Egypt	Revibe is a B2C marketplace offering refurbished electronics with warranties, promoting affordability and sustainability.	$26M	Series A -	1-10	No Data

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