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AI startups in South Africa that raised in 2026
10 AI startups in South Africa that raised in 2026 have raised money in rounds we track in 2026. These are the 10 that raised the most, $379M between them, with Cape Town the most common home.
- 1PerkFounded 2003South Africa$300Mlast round Jun 2026
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HealthLeapSolving disease-related malnutrition with a mobile clinical assistant for healthcare professionals.Solving disease-related malnutrition with a mobile clinical assistant for healthcare professionals.
Founded 2021San Francisco, South Africa$38Mlast round Oct 2026 - 3
LulaLula is a prominent South African fintech company focused on enhancing business banking and funding for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).Lula is a prominent South African fintech company focused on enhancing business banking and funding for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
Founded 2014Cape Town, South Africa$21Mlast round Feb 2026 - 4
AI DiagnosticsAI Diagnostics Pty.AI Diagnostics Pty.
Founded 2020Cape Town, South Africa$5.2Mlast round Apr 2026 - 5CueFounded -South Africa$5.0Mlast round Jul 2026
- 6Refiant AIFounded -South Africa$5.0Mlast round Apr 2026
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ShiprazorShiprazor is a logistics technology company based in Cape Town, South Africa, founded in 2022 by Sahil Affriya.Shiprazor is a logistics technology company based in Cape Town, South Africa, founded in 2022 by Sahil Affriya.
Founded 2022Cape Town, South Africa$2.6Mlast round May 2026 - 8VerascientFounded -South Africa$1.2Mlast round Aug 2026
- 9HyperDevFounded -South Africa$1.0Mlast round Jul 2026
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TennsaFounded -South Africa$61Klast round Aug 2026
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