# Launch Africa Portfolio Map 2026: 45 Startups by Sector > Launch Africa's portfolio mapped: 45 startups it has backed, in 8 sectors from Fintech, AI and E-commerce on. Source: https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/launch-africa-ventures-portfolio-map (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article) ## Fintech 17 - [Stax](https://millionrounds.com/company/stax) - [Zanifu](https://millionrounds.com/company/zanifu) - [Kuunda](https://millionrounds.com/company/kuunda) - [Affinity Africa](https://millionrounds.com/company/affinity-africa) - [Happy Pay](https://millionrounds.com/company/happy-pay) - [WafR](https://millionrounds.com/company/wafr) - [PayTic](https://millionrounds.com/company/paytic) - [BFREE](https://millionrounds.com/company/bfree) - [Credrails](https://millionrounds.com/company/credrails) - [Zazuu](https://millionrounds.com/company/zazuu) - [*R* REasy](https://millionrounds.com/company/reasy) - [Liquify](https://millionrounds.com/company/liquify) - [Julaya](https://millionrounds.com/company/julaya) - [Wayamoney](https://millionrounds.com/company/wayamoney) - [*F* FinAccess](https://millionrounds.com/company/finaccess) - [Maxicash](https://millionrounds.com/company/maxicash) - [Rubyx](https://millionrounds.com/company/rubyx) ## AI 6 - [Wattnow](https://millionrounds.com/company/wattnow) - [Affinity Labs](https://millionrounds.com/company/affinity-labs) - [Strove](https://millionrounds.com/company/strove) - [RxAll](https://millionrounds.com/company/rxall) - [*L* LyRise](https://millionrounds.com/company/lyrise) - [Yamify](https://millionrounds.com/company/yamify) ## E-commerce 5 - [Raise](https://millionrounds.com/company/raise) - [Peach Payments](https://millionrounds.com/company/peach-payments) - [Fincart](https://millionrounds.com/company/fincart) - [ShopMeAway](https://millionrounds.com/company/shopmeaway) - [*M* MANO](https://millionrounds.com/company/mano) ## Healthtech 4 - [PBR Life Sciences](https://millionrounds.com/company/pbr-life-sciences) - [Meditect](https://millionrounds.com/company/meditect) - [Docspert Health](https://millionrounds.com/company/docspert-health) - [Wella Health](https://millionrounds.com/company/wella-health) ## IT Services 4 - [Shuttlers](https://millionrounds.com/company/shuttlers) - [Kwara](https://millionrounds.com/company/kwara) - [Tirhal](https://millionrounds.com/company/tirhal) - [*B* Baia](https://millionrounds.com/company/baia) ## Automotive & EVs 3 - [Fixit45](https://millionrounds.com/company/fixit45) - [Carscan](https://millionrounds.com/company/carscan) - [Solarbox Africa](https://millionrounds.com/company/solarbox-africa) ## Edtech 3 - [Semicolon](https://millionrounds.com/company/semicolon) - [Orcas](https://millionrounds.com/company/orcas) - [Edves](https://millionrounds.com/company/edves) ## Logistics 3 - [*G* Gozem](https://millionrounds.com/company/gozem) - [Yobante Express](https://millionrounds.com/company/yobante-express) - [Logidoo](https://millionrounds.com/company/logidoo) ## Segment by segment ### Fintech 17 startups · $314M raised - [**Stax**](https://millionrounds.com/company/stax) Stax is a direct-cost, integrated payment technology provider dedicated to simplify the payment experience for all businesses. United States $246M - [**Zanifu**](https://millionrounds.com/company/zanifu) Zanifu is a financial technology company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2016/2017. Kenya $20M - [**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 - [**Affinity Africa**](https://millionrounds.com/company/affinity-africa) Affinity Africa is a digital banking platform based in Accra, Ghana, founded in 2013 by Dr. Ghana $8.0M - [**Happy Pay**](https://millionrounds.com/company/happy-pay) Happy Pay is a fintech company based in Cape Town, South Africa, founded in 2021. South Africa $6.8M - [**WafR**](https://millionrounds.com/company/wafr) WafR helps retail brands to deliver promotions to grocers to increase their market share. Morocco $4.0M - [**PayTic**](https://millionrounds.com/company/paytic) Our SaaS helps card issuers and fintech businesses control risk and compliance through digitizing the payments back-office functions. Morocco $4.0M - [**BFREE**](https://millionrounds.com/company/bfree) Partnering with financial institutions to unlock trapped capital - and empowering borrowers to rebuild financial stability. Nigeria $3.0M ### AI 6 startups · $8.1M raised - [**Wattnow**](https://millionrounds.com/company/wattnow) Wattnow is a Tunis-based cleantech company founded in 2018 by Issam Smaali. Tunisia $3.5M - [**Affinity Labs**](https://millionrounds.com/company/affinity-labs) Affinity Labs is a software company based in London, England, founded in 2025. United Kingdom $3.2M - [**Strove**](https://millionrounds.com/company/strove) Strove is a mental and physical wellbeing platform for employees around the world. United Kingdom $1.0M - [**RxAll**](https://millionrounds.com/company/rxall) RxAll is a Deep Learning-Hyperspectral IoT Platform for the authentication and real-time global tracking of quality of drugs. United States $225K - [*L* **LyRise**](https://millionrounds.com/company/lyrise) LyRise is a platform that provides companies with an easier, faster way to hire and work with vetted AI and Data talents. United States $120K - [**Yamify**](https://millionrounds.com/company/yamify) Yamify Inc. United States $100K ### E-commerce 5 startups · $157M raised - [**Raise**](https://millionrounds.com/company/raise) Founded in 2013 by Clara Gaymard and Gonzague de Blignieres, RAISE is a pioneer in engaged sustainable finance with its investment United States $123M - [**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 - [**Fincart**](https://millionrounds.com/company/fincart) Fincart is a logistics platform based in Egypt that specializes in shipping, delivery coordination, and working capital financing Egypt $3.0M - [**ShopMeAway**](https://millionrounds.com/company/shopmeaway) ShopMeAway is an e-commerce and logistics platform based in Senegal, founded in 2012. France $200K - [*M* **MANO**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mano) MANO is an e-commerce company that provides rapid grocery delivery in Africa by integrating technology with swift commerce. United Kingdom $100K ### Healthtech 4 startups · $1.5M raised - [**PBR Life Sciences**](https://millionrounds.com/company/pbr-life-sciences) PBR Life Sciences connects businesses with real-world opportunities in life sciences by combining data, technology, and people. Nigeria $1.0M - [**Meditect**](https://millionrounds.com/company/meditect) Meditect is a pharmacy management software company that serves French-speaking sub-Saharan Africa. France $225K - [**Docspert Health**](https://millionrounds.com/company/docspert-health) Docspert Health is a telemedicine platform founded in 2019 in the UK, connecting patients in the Middle East and Africa with a net United Kingdom $200K - [**Wella Health**](https://millionrounds.com/company/wella-health) Wella Health is a health insurance company that offers insurance coverage for people with malaria and typhoid. - $50K ### IT Services 4 startups · $7.8M raised - [**Shuttlers**](https://millionrounds.com/company/shuttlers) Shuttlers is a platform that offers mobility solutions by providing scheduled bus-sharing services for the professionals within the region. Nigeria $4.0M - [**Kwara**](https://millionrounds.com/company/kwara) Kwara is a fintech startup based in Nairobi and Berlin, founded in 2018. Germany $3.0M - [**Tirhal**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tirhal) Tirhal is a Sudanese mobility and technology company that offers ride-hailing, transportation, and delivery services through its a Sudan $500K - [*B* **Baia**](https://millionrounds.com/company/baia) Baia enables trusted and transparent commerce by optimizing and coordinating cash transactions across informal supply chains. Finland $300K ### Automotive & EVs 3 startups · $4.2M raised - [**Fixit45**](https://millionrounds.com/company/fixit45) Fixit45 is an auto-tech company based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2020 and operating since July 2021. United States $1.9M - [**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 - [**Solarbox Africa**](https://millionrounds.com/company/solarbox-africa) Solarbox Africa is an electric mobility and renewable energy company based in Dakar, Senegal, founded in 2022. Senegal $1.0M ### Edtech 3 startups · $2.2M raised - [**Semicolon**](https://millionrounds.com/company/semicolon) Semicolon, also known as Semicolon Africa, is a Nigerian EdTech startup founded in 2019 and headquartered in Lagos. Nigeria $1.2M - [**Orcas**](https://millionrounds.com/company/orcas) Orcas is a hybrid tutoring platform with tailored learning plans for K-12 students in MENAP (Egypt, KSA, and Pakistan). - $750K - [**Edves**](https://millionrounds.com/company/edves) A digital infrastructure for K-12 Schools in Africa, automating learning and administration. Nigeria $250K ### Logistics 3 startups · $47M raised - [*G* **Gozem**](https://millionrounds.com/company/gozem) Gozem is an application that offers its users transportation, delivery, and cashless payment services. Togo $45M - [**Yobante Express**](https://millionrounds.com/company/yobante-express) YOBANTE EXPRESS (YES) is a logistics technology startup based in Senegal, founded in 2018 by CEO Oumar Basse. Senegal $1.8M - [**Logidoo**](https://millionrounds.com/company/logidoo) Logidoo is a 5PL digital platform based in Casablanca, Morocco, founded in 2019 by Tamsir Ousmane Traoré. Morocco $50K **How this map is made.** Every startup here has raised money in a round we track that names Launch Africa as an investor, the first in 2021. Each sits under its main sector, read from its rounds, and each shows its best-funded first. 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