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Startups in Kenya
89 startups in Kenya have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $1.9B between them, with Nairobi the most common home.
- 1SpiroFounded -Kenya$508Mlast round Sept 2026
- 2Sun KingFounded -Kenya$196Mlast round Dec 2025
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SafaricomFounded 1997Nairobi, Kenya$154Mlast round Dec 2025 - 4
RoamRoam is a technology-driven electric mobility company that designs and develops electric motorcycles and electric buses for growing markets.Roam is a technology-driven electric mobility company that designs and develops electric motorcycles and electric buses for growing markets.
Founded 2017Kenya$144Mlast round Nov 2025 - 5
WasokoWasoko is Africa's largest B2B e-commerce platform, enhancing supply chains for over 75,000 informal retailers.Wasoko is Africa's largest B2B e-commerce platform, enhancing supply chains for over 75,000 informal retailers.
Founded 2013Nairobi, Kenya$125Mlast round Mar 2022 - 6
M-KOPAM-KOPA provides connected asset financing solutions for underbanked customers.M-KOPA provides connected asset financing solutions for underbanked customers.
Founded 2011London, Kenya$85Mlast round May 2024 - 7
BURNBURN Manufacturing Co.BURN Manufacturing Co.
Founded 2011Ruiru, Kiambu, Kenya$80Mlast round Jun 2025 - 8Keep IT CoolFounded -Kenya$50Mlast round Nov 2024
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Powergen Renewable EnergyPowerGen Renewable Energy is a prominent distributed renewable energy platform based in Nairobi, Kenya, established in 2011.PowerGen Renewable Energy is a prominent distributed renewable energy platform based in Nairobi, Kenya, established in 2011.
Founded 2011Nairobi, Kenya$50Mlast round Jan 2025 - 10
CellulantCellulant is a prominent Pan-African payments technology company founded in 2003 in Nairobi, Kenya.Cellulant is a prominent Pan-African payments technology company founded in 2003 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Founded 2004Nairobi, Kenya$48Mlast round May 2018 - 11
Twiga FoodsTwiga Foods is a business-to-business marketplace platform that sources produce directly from farmers and delivers it to urban retailers.Twiga Foods is a business-to-business marketplace platform that sources produce directly from farmers and delivers it to urban retailers.
Founded 2014Nairobi, Kenya$45Mlast round Oct 2019 - 12
BasiGoBasiGo is a Kenyan electric bus company founded in 2021, headquartered in Nairobi.BasiGo is a Kenyan electric bus company founded in 2021, headquartered in Nairobi.
Founded 2021Nairobi, Kenya$42Mlast round Aug 2026 - 13
Victory FarmsVictory Farms is a leading tilapia producer in sub-Saharan Africa, established in 2015 and based near Lake Victoria in Homa Bay, Kenya.Victory Farms is a leading tilapia producer in sub-Saharan Africa, established in 2015 and based near Lake Victoria in Homa Bay, Kenya.
Founded 2015Nairobi, Kenya$35Mlast round Apr 2023 - 14
Lori SystemsLori is a venture-backed start-up building logistics infrastructure for trucking.
Lori is a venture-backed start-up building logistics infrastructure for trucking.
Founded 2016Kenya$32Mlast round Apr 2025 - 15
ZenoVENTURE CAPITAL FOR TECHNOLOGY · Est.VENTURE CAPITAL FOR TECHNOLOGY · Est.
Founded -Kenya$25Mlast round Mar 2026 - 16
ZanifuZanifu is a financial technology company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2016/2017.Zanifu is a financial technology company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2016/2017.
Founded 2017Nairobi, Kenya$20Mlast round Sept 2025 - 17
Copia GlobalCopia Global was a B2C e-commerce company based in Kenya, founded in 2013.Copia Global was a B2C e-commerce company based in Kenya, founded in 2013.
Founded 2013Nairobi, Kenya$20Mlast round Dec 2023 - 18
MawinguMawingu, also known as Mawingu Networks, is Kenya's largest Internet Service Provider dedicated to connecting underserved rural and peri-urban areas with affordMawingu, also known as Mawingu Networks, is Kenya's largest Internet Service Provider dedicated to connecting underserved rural and peri-urban areas with afford
Founded 2013Nairobi, Kenya$20Mlast round Oct 2025 - 19
SanergySanergy generates fertilizer and other by-products through providing safe, affordable sanitation in the slums.Sanergy generates fertilizer and other by-products through providing safe, affordable sanitation in the slums.
Founded 2010Nairobi, Kenya$19Mlast round Jun 2022 - 20
SunCultureSunCulture is a Kenyan agritech and climate-tech company founded in 2012, headquartered in Nairobi.SunCulture is a Kenyan agritech and climate-tech company founded in 2012, headquartered in Nairobi.
Founded 2012Nairobi, Kenya$15Mlast round Sept 2025 - 21
GoodLife PharmacyGoodLife Pharmacy is a quality-focused retail pharmacy with a strong reputation for delivering quality health and personal care products.GoodLife Pharmacy is a quality-focused retail pharmacy with a strong reputation for delivering quality health and personal care products.
Founded 2013Nairobi, Kenya$12Mlast round Mar 2022 - 22Angaza DeisgnFounded -Kenya$11Mlast round Oct 2017
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Apollo AgricultureApollo Agriculture is an agtech company that offers farmers access to agricultural inputs, financing, and advice.Apollo Agriculture is an agtech company that offers farmers access to agricultural inputs, financing, and advice.
Founded 2016Nairobi, Kenya$10Mlast round Jan 2024 - 24
Ed PartnersEd Partners Africa is a non-banking financial institution that transforms the education sector by providing financial solutions.Ed Partners Africa is a non-banking financial institution that transforms the education sector by providing financial solutions.
Founded 2018Nairobi, Kenya$10Mlast round Nov 2023 - 25HydroboxFounded -Kenya$9.0Mlast round Nov 2024
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SatlytSatlyt enhances satellite computing resources and efficiently handles data traffic, making operations smoother and cheaper.Satlyt enhances satellite computing resources and efficiently handles data traffic, making operations smoother and cheaper.
Founded -San Francisco, Kenya$8.3Mlast round Oct 2026 - 27
LetaLeta is an AI-powered logistics and supply chain platform that operates across Africa.Leta is an AI-powered logistics and supply chain platform that operates across Africa.
Founded 2021Nairobi, Kenya$8.0Mlast round Mar 2025 - 28
MadicaFounded -Kenya$7.8Mlast round Oct 2026 - 29BitPesaFounded -Kenya$6.7Mlast round Nov 2018
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Purple Elephant VenturesPurple Elephant Ventures (PEV) is a Nairobi-based venture studio established in 2020, focused on developing Africa-centered tourism technology startups.Purple Elephant Ventures (PEV) is a Nairobi-based venture studio established in 2020, focused on developing Africa-centered tourism technology startups.
Founded 2020Nairobi, Kenya$5.0Mlast round Apr 2025 - 31
Octavia CarbonOctavia Carbon is a Direct Air Capture (DAC) company based in Kenya.Octavia Carbon is a Direct Air Capture (DAC) company based in Kenya.
Founded 2022Kenya$5.0Mlast round Oct 2024 - 32
UmbaUmba is an African digital bank, offering free bank accounts and financial services to customers in Kenya and NigeriaUmba is an African digital bank, offering free bank accounts and financial services to customers in Kenya and Nigeria
Founded 2019Nairobi, Kenya$5.0Mlast round Apr 2025 - 33
HoneyCoinHoneyCoin is a Kenyan fintech and software company founded in 2020.HoneyCoin is a Kenyan fintech and software company founded in 2020.
Founded 2020Nairobi, Kenya$4.9Mlast round Aug 2025 - 34
BRCKBRCK is a technology company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2013.BRCK is a technology company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2013.
Founded 2013Durham, Kenya$4.2Mlast round Jan 2016 - 35
Peach CarsPeach Cars building a solution for those looking to buy and sell vehicles whole information on vehicles and hassle-free transactions.Peach Cars building a solution for those looking to buy and sell vehicles whole information on vehicles and hassle-free transactions.
Founded 2020Nairobi, Kenya$4.0Mlast round Aug 2026 - 36Enzi MobilityFounded -Kenya$3.5Mlast round Nov 2025
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SanivationSanivation provides novel solutions for the world's sanitation crisis.Sanivation provides novel solutions for the world's sanitation crisis.
Founded 2014Nakuru, Kenya$3.3Mlast round Jan 2026 - 38
MYDAWAMYDAWA is Kenya’s first fully licensed e-pharmacy and the largest online pharmacy in East Africa.MYDAWA is Kenya’s first fully licensed e-pharmacy and the largest online pharmacy in East Africa.
Founded 2015Nairobi, Kenya$3.2Mlast round May 2025 - 39
SendyFounded -Kenya$2.5Mlast round Oct 2019 - 40
Access AfyaAccess Afya is a social enterprise established in 2012, dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable primary healthcare to low-income communities in Nairobi'Access Afya is a social enterprise established in 2012, dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable primary healthcare to low-income communities in Nairobi'
Founded 2012Nairobi, Kenya$2.2Mlast round Nov 2023 - 41
African OriginalsAfrican Originals is a craft beverage company based in Nairobi, Kenya, that specializes in manufacturing and distributing premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.African Originals is a craft beverage company based in Nairobi, Kenya, that specializes in manufacturing and distributing premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Founded 2017Nairobi, Kenya$2.0Mlast round Sept 2024 - 424G CapitalFounded -Kenya$2.0Mlast round Mar 2026
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Antara HealthAntara Health is a Nairobi, Kenya-based virtual primary care and health technology company founded in 2019.Antara Health is a Nairobi, Kenya-based virtual primary care and health technology company founded in 2019.
Founded 2019Nairobi, Kenya$2.0Mlast round Jan 2021 - 44
Shamba PrideShamba Pride is a technology-driven agritech social enterprise based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2016.Shamba Pride is a technology-driven agritech social enterprise based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2016.
Founded 2016Nairobi, Kenya$2.0Mlast round Jan 2024 - 45
CredrailsCredrails is a women-led fintech startup based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2020.Credrails is a women-led fintech startup based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2020.
Founded 2021Nairobi, Kenya$2.0Mlast round Jul 2024 - 46
ZerakiZeraki is a prominent Kenyan education technology company based in Nairobi, established in 2014.Zeraki is a prominent Kenyan education technology company based in Nairobi, established in 2014.
Founded 2015Nairobi, Kenya$1.8Mlast round Dec 2022 - 47
Farm to FeedFarm to Feed is a women-led agritech startup based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2020.Farm to Feed is a women-led agritech startup based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2020.
Founded 2020Nairobi, Kenya$1.7Mlast round Nov 2025 - 48
Tappitappi is an AI-powered reputation and loyalty platform based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2022.tappi is an AI-powered reputation and loyalty platform based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2022.
Founded 2022Nairobi, Kenya$1.6Mlast round Feb 2024 - 49
Pyramidia VenturesPyramidia Ventures is a Food and Beverage Manufacturing Company that specializes in agriculture, aquaculture, agtech.Pyramidia Ventures is a Food and Beverage Manufacturing Company that specializes in agriculture, aquaculture, agtech.
Founded 2021Kenya$1.5Mlast round Oct 2025 - 50
Connect Media InteractiveConnect Media Interactive is specialized in the management, delivery, and billing of digital content.Connect Media Interactive is specialized in the management, delivery, and billing of digital content.
Founded 2007Kenya$1.5Mlast round Jan 2012
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