# South Africa Startup Ecosystem Map 2026: 90 Startups by Sector > Map of 90 funded startups in South Africa across 9 sectors, from AI, Fintech and IT Services on: $1.9B raised. Logos, funding and rounds; updated nightly. Source: https://millionrounds.com/market-maps/south-africa-startup-ecosystem-map (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article) ## AI 22 - [*P* Perk](https://millionrounds.com/company/perk) - [*N* Nile](https://millionrounds.com/company/nile) - [Cassava Technologies](https://millionrounds.com/company/cassava-technologies) - [Lula](https://millionrounds.com/company/lula) - [*TI* The Invigilator](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-invigilator) - [Cerebrium](https://millionrounds.com/company/cerebrium) - [Insight Terra](https://millionrounds.com/company/insight-terra) - [AI Diagnostics](https://millionrounds.com/company/ai-diagnostics) - [*C* Cue](https://millionrounds.com/company/cue) - [*RA* Refiant AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/refiant-ai) - [Locstat](https://millionrounds.com/company/locstat) - [Shiprazor](https://millionrounds.com/company/shiprazor) - [Lelapa AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/lelapa-ai) - [Open Access Energy](https://millionrounds.com/company/open-access-energy) - [The Awareness Company](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-awareness-company) - [Xineoh](https://millionrounds.com/company/xineoh) - [VitruvianMD](https://millionrounds.com/company/vitruvianmd) - [*V* Verascient](https://millionrounds.com/company/verascient) - [*H* HyperDev](https://millionrounds.com/company/hyperdev) - [NOSIBLE](https://millionrounds.com/company/nosible) - [Trade Shield](https://millionrounds.com/company/trade-shield) - [Tennsa](https://millionrounds.com/company/tennsa) ## Fintech 22 - [Tyme Group](https://millionrounds.com/company/tyme-group) - [Yoco](https://millionrounds.com/company/yoco) - [*J* Jumo](https://millionrounds.com/company/jumo) - [BancABC](https://millionrounds.com/company/bancabc) - [*P* Paymenow](https://millionrounds.com/company/paymenow) - [Kuunda](https://millionrounds.com/company/kuunda) - [LittleFish](https://millionrounds.com/company/littlefish) - [Sourcefin](https://millionrounds.com/company/sourcefin) - [Happy Pay](https://millionrounds.com/company/happy-pay) - [Nomanini](https://millionrounds.com/company/nomanini) - [NFTfi](https://millionrounds.com/company/nftfi) - [*BP* Business Partners](https://millionrounds.com/company/business-partners) - [*JH* Jem HR](https://millionrounds.com/company/jem-hr) - [NjiaPay](https://millionrounds.com/company/njiapay) - [TurnStay](https://millionrounds.com/company/turnstay) - [*I* Inclusivity](https://millionrounds.com/company/inclusivity) - [*S* Scale](https://millionrounds.com/company/scale) - [Maxicash](https://millionrounds.com/company/maxicash) - [MoneyBadger](https://millionrounds.com/company/moneybadger) - [Street Wallet](https://millionrounds.com/company/street-wallet) - [Oyi Medical Card](https://millionrounds.com/company/oyi-medical-card) - [StartMe](https://millionrounds.com/company/startme) ## IT Services 10 - [Appening](https://millionrounds.com/company/appening) - [Stellr](https://millionrounds.com/company/stellr) - [*E* Every1Mobile](https://millionrounds.com/company/every1mobile) - [Payment24](https://millionrounds.com/company/payment24) - [Fraxion](https://millionrounds.com/company/fraxion) - [Opality](https://millionrounds.com/company/opality) - [Ekaya.com](https://millionrounds.com/company/ekaya-com) - [LaunchLab](https://millionrounds.com/company/launchlab) - [easy2map](https://millionrounds.com/company/easy2map) - [SampleBoard](https://millionrounds.com/company/sampleboard) ## E-commerce 8 - [Tekkie Town](https://millionrounds.com/company/tekkie-town) - [Peach Payments](https://millionrounds.com/company/peach-payments) - [SweepSouth](https://millionrounds.com/company/sweepsouth) - [*F* Flood](https://millionrounds.com/company/flood) - [Yebo Fresh](https://millionrounds.com/company/yebo-fresh) - [Pargo](https://millionrounds.com/company/pargo) - [*RS* Respo, Syked and Word of Mouth](https://millionrounds.com/company/respo-syked-and-word-of-mouth) - [*M* Mobilitrix](https://millionrounds.com/company/mobilitrix) ## Cleantech 6 - [SolarSaver](https://millionrounds.com/company/solarsaver) - [maxwell+spark](https://millionrounds.com/company/maxwell-spark) - [Wetility](https://millionrounds.com/company/wetility) - [Metafin](https://millionrounds.com/company/metafin) - [Mettle](https://millionrounds.com/company/mettle) - [Brayfoil Technologies](https://millionrounds.com/company/brayfoil-technologies) ## Healthtech 6 - [HealthLeap](https://millionrounds.com/company/healthleap) - [LIQID Medical](https://millionrounds.com/company/liqid-medical) - [*MH* Mia Healthcare Technologies](https://millionrounds.com/company/mia-healthcare-technologies) - [Faithful to Nature](https://millionrounds.com/company/faithful-to-nature) - [Contro](https://millionrounds.com/company/contro) - [EMGuidance](https://millionrounds.com/company/emguidance) ## Edtech 6 - [EduLife Group](https://millionrounds.com/company/edulife-group) - [Snapplify](https://millionrounds.com/company/snapplify) - [Enko Education](https://millionrounds.com/company/enko-education) - [Excel@Uni](https://millionrounds.com/company/excel-uni) - [Emerge Studio](https://millionrounds.com/company/emerge-studio) - [Siyavula Education](https://millionrounds.com/company/siyavula-education) ## Automotive & EVs 5 - [Planet42](https://millionrounds.com/company/planet42) - [Zero Carbon Charge](https://millionrounds.com/company/zero-carbon-charge) - [*ZC* Zimi Charge](https://millionrounds.com/company/zimi-charge) - [LightWare LiDAR](https://millionrounds.com/company/lightware-lidar) - [Carscan](https://millionrounds.com/company/carscan) ## Logistics 5 - [GoMetro](https://millionrounds.com/company/gometro) - [Binary Bridge](https://millionrounds.com/company/binary-bridge) - [*W* WhereIsMyTransport](https://millionrounds.com/company/whereismytransport) - [Parcelninja](https://millionrounds.com/company/parcelninja) - [Breaze Delivery](https://millionrounds.com/company/breaze-delivery) ## Segment by segment ### AI 22 startups · $931M raised - [*P* **Perk**](https://millionrounds.com/company/perk) South Africa $500M - [*N* **Nile**](https://millionrounds.com/company/nile) South Africa $198M - [**Cassava Technologies**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cassava-technologies) Cassava Technologies is an information technology company. South Africa $90M - [**Lula**](https://millionrounds.com/company/lula) Lula is a prominent South African fintech company focused on enhancing business banking and funding for Small and Medium-sized Ent South Africa $85M - [*TI* **The Invigilator**](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-invigilator) South Africa $11M - [**Cerebrium**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cerebrium) Cerebrium is a modern data and AI platform for your business that doesn't require an entire data team. South Africa $8.5M - [**Insight Terra**](https://millionrounds.com/company/insight-terra) Insight Terra is a platform that helps in real-time monitoring and risk management of mine tailings and water. South Africa $5.7M - [**AI Diagnostics**](https://millionrounds.com/company/ai-diagnostics) AI Diagnostics Pty. South Africa $5.2M ### Fintech 22 startups · $580M raised - [**Tyme Group**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tyme-group) Tyme is creating a multi-country digital bank focused on emerging markets. South Africa $250M - [**Yoco**](https://millionrounds.com/company/yoco) Yoco is a South African fintech company that specializes in point-of-sale payment hardware and software solutions for small and me South Africa $118M - [*J* **Jumo**](https://millionrounds.com/company/jumo) South Africa $100M - [**BancABC**](https://millionrounds.com/company/bancabc) BancABC provides a diverse range of financial services including personal, business, and corporate banking. South Africa $25M - [*P* **Paymenow**](https://millionrounds.com/company/paymenow) South Africa $23M - [**Kuunda**](https://millionrounds.com/company/kuunda) Kuunda provides liquidity management and data insight tools enabling users to fulfill financial needs through a digital platform. South Africa $13M - [**LittleFish**](https://millionrounds.com/company/littlefish) littlefish is a Johannesburg-based fintech and merchant-services platform founded in 2021. South Africa $9.5M - [**Sourcefin**](https://millionrounds.com/company/sourcefin) Sourcefin is a South African fintech company based in Johannesburg, established in 2020. South Africa $8.2M ### IT Services 10 startups · $8.7M raised - [**Appening**](https://millionrounds.com/company/appening) Appening is a mobile application that enables users to find a myriad of events, happening right now or at a future date from live South Africa $3.0M - [**Stellr**](https://millionrounds.com/company/stellr) Stellr is a prepaid distribution company that connects brands with consumers through a variety of prepaid cards. South Africa $2.1M - [*E* **Every1Mobile**](https://millionrounds.com/company/every1mobile) Every1Mobile uses mobile social networks to build youth communities in Africa, focusing on health, education, jobs and entertainment. South Africa $1.7M - [**Payment24**](https://millionrounds.com/company/payment24) Payment24 is an International Fuel Payment Solutions Provider based in Cape Town and Berlin South Africa $1.0M - [**Fraxion**](https://millionrounds.com/company/fraxion) Fraxion is a global software developer based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in Spend Management and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) solutions. South Africa $457K - [**Opality**](https://millionrounds.com/company/opality) Hosted Microsoft Exchange with BlackBerry integration. South Africa $149K - [**Ekaya.com**](https://millionrounds.com/company/ekaya-com) Founded in 2013 and based in Cape Town, South Africa, Ekaya is a young and ambitious technology startup out to make the world of r South Africa $128K - [**LaunchLab**](https://millionrounds.com/company/launchlab) The LaunchLab is a business incubator at Stellenbosch University, South Africa South Africa $80K ### E-commerce 8 startups · $130M raised - [**Tekkie Town**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tekkie-town) Tekkie Town owns and operates a chain of sport and lifestyle shoe stores in South Africa. South Africa $65M - [**Peach Payments**](https://millionrounds.com/company/peach-payments) Peach Payments is a prominent payment service provider based in Cape Town, South Africa, specializing in digital commerce across A South Africa $31M - [**SweepSouth**](https://millionrounds.com/company/sweepsouth) Sweepsouth is a South African digital platform that connects homeowners with vetted professionals for various home services, inclu South Africa $17M - [*F* **Flood**](https://millionrounds.com/company/flood) South Africa $7.7M - [**Yebo Fresh**](https://millionrounds.com/company/yebo-fresh) Yebofresh is a new online shopping service. South Africa $4.5M - [**Pargo**](https://millionrounds.com/company/pargo) Pargo is a smart logistics company based in Cape Town, South Africa, founded in 2015. South Africa $4.0M - [*RS* **Respo, Syked and Word of Mouth**](https://millionrounds.com/company/respo-syked-and-word-of-mouth) South Africa $175K - [*M* **Mobilitrix**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mobilitrix) Mobilitrix offers mobile solutions that transform the mobile phone into a business tool for brands and retailers to reward customer loyalty. South Africa $80K ### Cleantech 6 startups · $149M raised - [**SolarSaver**](https://millionrounds.com/company/solarsaver) SolarSaver offers customized solar photovoltaic and solar-battery hybrid solutions. South Africa $60M - [**maxwell+spark**](https://millionrounds.com/company/maxwell-spark) maxwell+spark empowering industrial users to transition to clean, renewable energy through innovation, precision engineering. South Africa $43M - [**Wetility**](https://millionrounds.com/company/wetility) Wetility's flagship product is a comprehensive digital solar energy management system that allows users to regulate power usage remotely. South Africa $28M - [**Metafin**](https://millionrounds.com/company/metafin) Metafin is an operator of a non banking financial company intended to offer cleantech focused lending services for retail customers. South Africa $10M - [**Mettle**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mettle) Mettle.net is a specialist financial services company. South Africa $7.5M - [**Brayfoil Technologies**](https://millionrounds.com/company/brayfoil-technologies) Brayfoil Technologies is a South African company based in Johannesburg, founded in 2017. South Africa $300K ### Healthtech 6 startups · $42M raised - [**HealthLeap**](https://millionrounds.com/company/healthleap) Solving disease-related malnutrition with a mobile clinical assistant for healthcare professionals. South Africa $38M - [**LIQID Medical**](https://millionrounds.com/company/liqid-medical) LIQID Medical is a clinical-stage medical technology company dedicated to developing innovative devices for glaucoma treatment. South Africa $1.8M - [*MH* **Mia Healthcare Technologies**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mia-healthcare-technologies) South Africa $920K - [**Faithful to Nature**](https://millionrounds.com/company/faithful-to-nature) Faithful to Nature is a leading ethical and natural retail brand in South Africa, specializing in the sale of organic, natural, an South Africa $800K - [**Contro**](https://millionrounds.com/company/contro) Contro SACO (Pty) Limited, based in Cape Town, is an online telehealth platform dedicated to improving access to sexual health and South Africa $569K - [**EMGuidance**](https://millionrounds.com/company/emguidance) EMGuidance is a South African MedTech company that operates the largest free digital clinical information platform for healthcare South Africa $250K ### Edtech 6 startups · $8.1M raised - [**EduLife Group**](https://millionrounds.com/company/edulife-group) Edulife Group is the largest independent school group in the Free State Province. South Africa $4.4M - [**Snapplify**](https://millionrounds.com/company/snapplify) Snapplify is a global educational technology company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. South Africa $2.0M - [**Enko Education**](https://millionrounds.com/company/enko-education) Enko Education is an Africa-wide network of international secondary schools in Africa that offers launchpad to world's best universities. South Africa $1.4M - [**Excel@Uni**](https://millionrounds.com/company/excel-uni) Excel@Uni is a South African technology and service provider focused on enhancing student success through innovative solutions in South Africa $150K - [**Emerge Studio**](https://millionrounds.com/company/emerge-studio) Emerge Studio is a software development company specialized in cloud-based software applications. South Africa $100K - [**Siyavula Education**](https://millionrounds.com/company/siyavula-education) Siyavula is an education technology company that enables learners to improve their performance in high school mathematics and science. South Africa $40K ### Automotive & EVs 5 startups · $24M raised - [**Planet42**](https://millionrounds.com/company/planet42) Planet42 is a vehicle rental company offering rent-to-buy services for its clients. South Africa $13M - [**Zero Carbon Charge**](https://millionrounds.com/company/zero-carbon-charge) Zero Carbon Charge (Pty) Ltd is a South African company based in Cape Town, focused on renewable energy and clean mobility infrastructure. South Africa $5.6M - [*ZC* **Zimi Charge**](https://millionrounds.com/company/zimi-charge) South Africa $2.6M - [**LightWare LiDAR**](https://millionrounds.com/company/lightware-lidar) LightWare LiDAR is a leader in LiDAR technology, specializing in the design and manufacture of compact, lightweight microLiDAR® sensors. South Africa $1.5M - [**Carscan**](https://millionrounds.com/company/carscan) Carscan is an AI-based platform that provides reducing mapping fraud analysis and geo-fencing solutions for the automotive sector. South Africa $1.3M ### Logistics 5 startups · $21M raised - [**GoMetro**](https://millionrounds.com/company/gometro) GoMetro is a mobile transit info app that offers transportation planning and updates to improve the commuting experience. South Africa $12M - [**Binary Bridge**](https://millionrounds.com/company/binary-bridge) Binary Bridge is a technology logistics startup based in South Korea, known for its "Pingpong" same-day delivery service. South Africa $3.4M - [*W* **WhereIsMyTransport**](https://millionrounds.com/company/whereismytransport) South Africa $2.8M - [**Parcelninja**](https://millionrounds.com/company/parcelninja) Parcelninja is a e-commerce startup that powers warehousing and delivery solutions South Africa $1.7M - [**Breaze Delivery**](https://millionrounds.com/company/breaze-delivery) Breaze Delivery is a logistics and delivery company based in Johannesburg, South Africa, established in 2021. South Africa $1.2M **How this map is made.** Every startup here is based in South Africa and has raised money in rounds we track. Each sits under its main sector, read from its rounds; each sector shows its best-funded first. 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