# Top 50 Startups in Kenya by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded startups in Kenya, ranked by total funding raised: $1.9B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/startups-kenya (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Spiro**](https://millionrounds.com/company/spiro) *Founded* - Kenya **$508M** last round Sept 2026
- 2 [**Sun King**](https://millionrounds.com/company/sun-king) *Founded* - Kenya **$196M** last round Dec 2025
- 3 [**Safaricom**](https://millionrounds.com/company/safaricom) *Founded* 1997 Nairobi, Kenya **$154M** last round Dec 2025
- 4 [**Roam** Roam is a technology-driven electric mobility company that designs and develops electric motorcycles and electric buses for growing markets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/roam) Roam is a technology-driven electric mobility company that designs and develops electric motorcycles and electric buses for growing markets. *Founded* 2017 Kenya **$144M** last round Nov 2025
- 5 [**Wasoko** Wasoko is Africa's largest B2B e-commerce platform, enhancing supply chains for over 75,000 informal retailers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wasoko) Wasoko is Africa's largest B2B e-commerce platform, enhancing supply chains for over 75,000 informal retailers. *Founded* 2013 Nairobi, Kenya **$125M** last round Mar 2022
- 6 [**M-KOPA** M-KOPA provides connected asset financing solutions for underbanked customers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/m-kopa) M-KOPA provides connected asset financing solutions for underbanked customers. *Founded* 2011 London, Kenya **$85M** last round May 2024
- 7 [**BURN** BURN Manufacturing Co.](https://millionrounds.com/company/burn) BURN Manufacturing Co. *Founded* 2011 Ruiru, Kiambu, Kenya **$80M** last round Jun 2025
- 8 [**Keep IT Cool**](https://millionrounds.com/company/keep-it-cool) *Founded* - Kenya **$50M** last round Nov 2024
- 9 [**Powergen Renewable Energy** PowerGen Renewable Energy is a prominent distributed renewable energy platform based in Nairobi, Kenya, established in 2011.](https://millionrounds.com/company/powergen-renewable-energy) PowerGen Renewable Energy is a prominent distributed renewable energy platform based in Nairobi, Kenya, established in 2011. *Founded* 2011 Nairobi, Kenya **$50M** last round Jan 2025
- 10 [**Cellulant** Cellulant is a prominent Pan-African payments technology company founded in 2003 in Nairobi, Kenya.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cellulant) Cellulant is a prominent Pan-African payments technology company founded in 2003 in Nairobi, Kenya. *Founded* 2004 Nairobi, Kenya **$48M** last round May 2018
- 11 [**Twiga Foods** Twiga Foods is a business-to-business marketplace platform that sources produce directly from farmers and delivers it to urban retailers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/twiga-foods) Twiga Foods is a business-to-business marketplace platform that sources produce directly from farmers and delivers it to urban retailers. *Founded* 2014 Nairobi, Kenya **$45M** last round Oct 2019
- 12 [**BasiGo** BasiGo is a Kenyan electric bus company founded in 2021, headquartered in Nairobi.](https://millionrounds.com/company/basigo) BasiGo is a Kenyan electric bus company founded in 2021, headquartered in Nairobi. *Founded* 2021 Nairobi, Kenya **$42M** last round Aug 2026
- 13 [**Victory Farms** Victory Farms is a leading tilapia producer in sub-Saharan Africa, established in 2015 and based near Lake Victoria in Homa Bay, Kenya.](https://millionrounds.com/company/victory-farms) Victory Farms is a leading tilapia producer in sub-Saharan Africa, established in 2015 and based near Lake Victoria in Homa Bay, Kenya. *Founded* 2015 Nairobi, Kenya **$35M** last round Apr 2023
- 14 [**Lori Systems** Lori is a venture-backed start-up building logistics infrastructure for trucking.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lori-systems) Lori is a venture-backed start-up building logistics infrastructure for trucking. *Founded* 2016 Kenya **$32M** last round Apr 2025
- 15 [**Zeno** VENTURE CAPITAL FOR TECHNOLOGY · Est.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zeno) VENTURE CAPITAL FOR TECHNOLOGY · Est. *Founded* - Kenya **$25M** last round Mar 2026
- 16 [**Zanifu** Zanifu is a financial technology company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2016/2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zanifu) Zanifu is a financial technology company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2016/2017. *Founded* 2017 Nairobi, Kenya **$20M** last round Sept 2025
- 17 [**Copia Global** Copia Global was a B2C e-commerce company based in Kenya, founded in 2013.](https://millionrounds.com/company/copia-global) Copia Global was a B2C e-commerce company based in Kenya, founded in 2013. *Founded* 2013 Nairobi, Kenya **$20M** last round Dec 2023
- 18 [**Mawingu** Mawingu, also known as Mawingu Networks, is Kenya's largest Internet Service Provider dedicated to connecting underserved rural and peri-urban areas with afford](https://millionrounds.com/company/mawingu) Mawingu, also known as Mawingu Networks, is Kenya's largest Internet Service Provider dedicated to connecting underserved rural and peri-urban areas with afford *Founded* 2013 Nairobi, Kenya **$20M** last round Oct 2025
- 19 [**Sanergy** Sanergy generates fertilizer and other by-products through providing safe, affordable sanitation in the slums.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sanergy) Sanergy generates fertilizer and other by-products through providing safe, affordable sanitation in the slums. *Founded* 2010 Nairobi, Kenya **$19M** last round Jun 2022
- 20 [**SunCulture** SunCulture is a Kenyan agritech and climate-tech company founded in 2012, headquartered in Nairobi.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sunculture) SunCulture is a Kenyan agritech and climate-tech company founded in 2012, headquartered in Nairobi. *Founded* 2012 Nairobi, Kenya **$15M** last round Sept 2025
- 21 [**GoodLife Pharmacy** GoodLife Pharmacy is a quality-focused retail pharmacy with a strong reputation for delivering quality health and personal care products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/goodlife-pharmacy) GoodLife Pharmacy is a quality-focused retail pharmacy with a strong reputation for delivering quality health and personal care products. *Founded* 2013 Nairobi, Kenya **$12M** last round Mar 2022
- 22 [**Angaza Deisgn**](https://millionrounds.com/company/angaza-deisgn) *Founded* - Kenya **$11M** last round Oct 2017
- 23 [**Apollo Agriculture** Apollo Agriculture is an agtech company that offers farmers access to agricultural inputs, financing, and advice.](https://millionrounds.com/company/apollo-agriculture) Apollo Agriculture is an agtech company that offers farmers access to agricultural inputs, financing, and advice. *Founded* 2016 Nairobi, Kenya **$10M** last round Jan 2024
- 24 [**Ed Partners** Ed Partners Africa is a non-banking financial institution that transforms the education sector by providing financial solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ed-partners) Ed Partners Africa is a non-banking financial institution that transforms the education sector by providing financial solutions. *Founded* 2018 Nairobi, Kenya **$10M** last round Nov 2023
- 25 [**Hydrobox**](https://millionrounds.com/company/hydrobox) *Founded* - Kenya **$9.0M** last round Nov 2024
- 26 [**Satlyt** Satlyt enhances satellite computing resources and efficiently handles data traffic, making operations smoother and cheaper.](https://millionrounds.com/company/satlyt) Satlyt enhances satellite computing resources and efficiently handles data traffic, making operations smoother and cheaper. *Founded* - San Francisco, Kenya **$8.3M** last round Oct 2026
- 27 [**Leta** Leta is an AI-powered logistics and supply chain platform that operates across Africa.](https://millionrounds.com/company/leta) Leta is an AI-powered logistics and supply chain platform that operates across Africa. *Founded* 2021 Nairobi, Kenya **$8.0M** last round Mar 2025
- 28 [**Madica**](https://millionrounds.com/company/madica) *Founded* - Kenya **$7.8M** last round Oct 2026
- 29 [**BitPesa**](https://millionrounds.com/company/bitpesa) *Founded* - Kenya **$6.7M** last round Nov 2018
- 30 [**Purple Elephant Ventures** Purple Elephant Ventures (PEV) is a Nairobi-based venture studio established in 2020, focused on developing Africa-centered tourism technology startups.](https://millionrounds.com/company/purple-elephant-ventures) Purple Elephant Ventures (PEV) is a Nairobi-based venture studio established in 2020, focused on developing Africa-centered tourism technology startups. *Founded* 2020 Nairobi, Kenya **$5.0M** last round Apr 2025
- 31 [**Octavia Carbon** Octavia Carbon is a Direct Air Capture (DAC) company based in Kenya.](https://millionrounds.com/company/octavia-carbon) Octavia Carbon is a Direct Air Capture (DAC) company based in Kenya. *Founded* 2022 Kenya **$5.0M** last round Oct 2024
- 32 [**Umba** Umba is an African digital bank, offering free bank accounts and financial services to customers in Kenya and Nigeria](https://millionrounds.com/company/umba) Umba is an African digital bank, offering free bank accounts and financial services to customers in Kenya and Nigeria *Founded* 2019 Nairobi, Kenya **$5.0M** last round Apr 2025
- 33 [**HoneyCoin** HoneyCoin is a Kenyan fintech and software company founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/honeycoin) HoneyCoin is a Kenyan fintech and software company founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Nairobi, Kenya **$4.9M** last round Aug 2025
- 34 [**BRCK** BRCK is a technology company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2013.](https://millionrounds.com/company/brck) BRCK is a technology company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2013. *Founded* 2013 Durham, Kenya **$4.2M** last round Jan 2016
- 35 [**Peach Cars** Peach Cars building a solution for those looking to buy and sell vehicles whole information on vehicles and hassle-free transactions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/peach-cars) Peach Cars building a solution for those looking to buy and sell vehicles whole information on vehicles and hassle-free transactions. *Founded* 2020 Nairobi, Kenya **$4.0M** last round Aug 2026
- 36 [**Enzi Mobility**](https://millionrounds.com/company/enzi-mobility) *Founded* - Kenya **$3.5M** last round Nov 2025
- 37 [**Sanivation** Sanivation provides novel solutions for the world's sanitation crisis.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sanivation) Sanivation provides novel solutions for the world's sanitation crisis. *Founded* 2014 Nakuru, Kenya **$3.3M** last round Jan 2026
- 38 [**MYDAWA** MYDAWA is Kenya’s first fully licensed e-pharmacy and the largest online pharmacy in East Africa.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mydawa) MYDAWA is Kenya’s first fully licensed e-pharmacy and the largest online pharmacy in East Africa. *Founded* 2015 Nairobi, Kenya **$3.2M** last round May 2025
- 39 [**Sendy**](https://millionrounds.com/company/sendy) *Founded* - Kenya **$2.5M** last round Oct 2019
- 40 [**Access Afya** Access Afya is a social enterprise established in 2012, dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable primary healthcare to low-income communities in Nairobi'](https://millionrounds.com/company/access-afya) Access Afya is a social enterprise established in 2012, dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable primary healthcare to low-income communities in Nairobi' *Founded* 2012 Nairobi, Kenya **$2.2M** last round Nov 2023
- 41 [**African Originals** African Originals is a craft beverage company based in Nairobi, Kenya, that specializes in manufacturing and distributing premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.](https://millionrounds.com/company/african-originals) African Originals is a craft beverage company based in Nairobi, Kenya, that specializes in manufacturing and distributing premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. *Founded* 2017 Nairobi, Kenya **$2.0M** last round Sept 2024
- 42 [**4G Capital**](https://millionrounds.com/company/4g-capital) *Founded* - Kenya **$2.0M** last round Mar 2026
- 43 [**Antara Health** Antara Health is a Nairobi, Kenya-based virtual primary care and health technology company founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/antara-health) Antara Health is a Nairobi, Kenya-based virtual primary care and health technology company founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Nairobi, Kenya **$2.0M** last round Jan 2021
- 44 [**Shamba Pride** Shamba Pride is a technology-driven agritech social enterprise based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shamba-pride) Shamba Pride is a technology-driven agritech social enterprise based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2016. *Founded* 2016 Nairobi, Kenya **$2.0M** last round Jan 2024
- 45 [**Credrails** Credrails is a women-led fintech startup based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/credrails) Credrails is a women-led fintech startup based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2021 Nairobi, Kenya **$2.0M** last round Jul 2024
- 46 [**Zeraki** Zeraki is a prominent Kenyan education technology company based in Nairobi, established in 2014.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zeraki) Zeraki is a prominent Kenyan education technology company based in Nairobi, established in 2014. *Founded* 2015 Nairobi, Kenya **$1.8M** last round Dec 2022
- 47 [**Farm to Feed** Farm to Feed is a women-led agritech startup based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/farm-to-feed) Farm to Feed is a women-led agritech startup based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Nairobi, Kenya **$1.7M** last round Nov 2025
- 48 [**Tappi** tappi is an AI-powered reputation and loyalty platform based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tappi) tappi is an AI-powered reputation and loyalty platform based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 Nairobi, Kenya **$1.6M** last round Feb 2024
- 49 [**Pyramidia Ventures** Pyramidia Ventures is a Food and Beverage Manufacturing Company that specializes in agriculture, aquaculture, agtech.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pyramidia-ventures) Pyramidia Ventures is a Food and Beverage Manufacturing Company that specializes in agriculture, aquaculture, agtech. *Founded* 2021 Kenya **$1.5M** last round Oct 2025
- 50 [**Connect Media Interactive** Connect Media Interactive is specialized in the management, delivery, and billing of digital content.](https://millionrounds.com/company/connect-media-interactive) Connect Media Interactive is specialized in the management, delivery, and billing of digital content. *Founded* 2007 Kenya **$1.5M** last round Jan 2012

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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