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Startups in South Africa
140 startups in South Africa have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $2.8B between them, with Cape Town the most common home.
- 1PerkFounded 2003South Africa$500Mlast round Jun 2026
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Tyme GroupTyme is creating a multi-country digital bank focused on emerging markets.Tyme is creating a multi-country digital bank focused on emerging markets.
Founded 2020South Africa$250Mlast round Dec 2024 - 3Altvest Capital LimitedFounded -South Africa$210Mlast round Sept 2025
- 4NileFounded -South Africa$198Mlast round Jun 2025
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FlowFlow helps venture capital, private equity, and real estate investment firms deliver a best-in-class experience for Limited Partners, cut service provider costsFlow helps venture capital, private equity, and real estate investment firms deliver a best-in-class experience for Limited Partners, cut service provider costs
Founded -South Africa$173Mlast round Apr 2025 - 6
YocoYoco is a South African fintech company that specializes in point-of-sale payment hardware and software solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs).Yoco is a South African fintech company that specializes in point-of-sale payment hardware and software solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs).
Founded 2015Cape Town, South Africa$118Mlast round Nov 2026 - 7
takealot.comTakealot is South Africa’s largest online retailer, offering a wide variety of products through its e-commerce platform.Takealot is South Africa’s largest online retailer, offering a wide variety of products through its e-commerce platform.
Founded 2011Cape Town, South Africa$100Mlast round May 2014 - 8JumoFounded -South Africa$100Mlast round Nov 2025
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WeBuyCarsWebuycars is specialised car buying serviceWebuycars is specialised car buying service
Founded 2001Centurion, South Africa$94Mlast round Sept 2018 - 10
Cassava TechnologiesCassava Technologies is an information technology company.Cassava Technologies is an information technology company.
Founded 2021London, South Africa$90Mlast round Oct 2025 - 11
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$85Mlast round Feb 2026 - 12TakelotFounded -South Africa$69Mlast round Apr 2017
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Tekkie TownTekkie Town owns and operates a chain of sport and lifestyle shoe stores in South Africa.Tekkie Town owns and operates a chain of sport and lifestyle shoe stores in South Africa.
Founded 2001South Africa$65Mlast round Nov 2014 - 14
SolarSaverSolarSaver offers customized solar photovoltaic and solar-battery hybrid solutions.SolarSaver offers customized solar photovoltaic and solar-battery hybrid solutions.
Founded 2016Sandton, South Africa$60Mlast round Nov 2025 - 15One Africa MediaOne Africa Media operates as a portfolio of online marketplaces with a focus on employment, auto, property and travel sectors.
One Africa Media operates as a portfolio of online marketplaces with a focus on employment, auto, property and travel sectors.
Founded 2010Umhlanga, South Africa$50Mlast round Jul 2019 - 16
maxwell+sparkmaxwell+spark empowering industrial users to transition to clean, renewable energy through innovation, precision engineering.maxwell+spark empowering industrial users to transition to clean, renewable energy through innovation, precision engineering.
Founded 2017Leiden, South Africa$43Mlast round Nov 2025 - 17
Teraco Data EnvironmentsTeraco Data Environments is a network and hosting company providing vendor neutral data centers in South Africa.Teraco Data Environments is a network and hosting company providing vendor neutral data centers in South Africa.
Founded 2008Johannesburg, South Africa$41Mlast round Jan 2015 - 18
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 - 19
Peach PaymentsPeach Payments is a prominent payment service provider based in Cape Town, South Africa, specializing in digital commerce across Africa and emerging markets.Peach Payments is a prominent payment service provider based in Cape Town, South Africa, specializing in digital commerce across Africa and emerging markets.
Founded 2012Cape Town, South Africa$31Mlast round Apr 2023 - 20
Tornado DevelopmentTornado Development is a software and services company.Tornado Development is a software and services company.
Founded 1995South Africa$28Mlast round Jun 2000 - 21
LulalendLulalend is an online lending company that provides fast and easy working capital funding to small businesses in South Africa.Lulalend is an online lending company that provides fast and easy working capital funding to small businesses in South Africa.
Founded 2014South Africa$28Mlast round Feb 2026 - 22
WetilityWetility's flagship product is a comprehensive digital solar energy management system that allows users to regulate power usage remotely.Wetility's flagship product is a comprehensive digital solar energy management system that allows users to regulate power usage remotely.
Founded 2019Johannesburg, South Africa$28Mlast round Jun 2025 - 23
Mozambique TourismMozambique Tourism is a travel and hospitality company based in South Africa, specializing in holidays and accommodation in Mozambique.Mozambique Tourism is a travel and hospitality company based in South Africa, specializing in holidays and accommodation in Mozambique.
Founded 2000Sandton, South Africa$27Mlast round Jul 2014 - 24
ParsecParsec is an Original Design Manufacturer that specialises in the design, integration & support of advanced technology systems.Parsec is an Original Design Manufacturer that specialises in the design, integration & support of advanced technology systems.
Founded 1993South Africa$25Mlast round Dec 2020 - 25
BancABCBancABC provides a diverse range of financial services including personal, business, and corporate banking.BancABC provides a diverse range of financial services including personal, business, and corporate banking.
Founded 2000Harare, South Africa$25Mlast round Apr 2014 - 26
Divercity Urban Property GroupDivercity Urban Property Group enables investors to invest in affordable rental housing.Divercity Urban Property Group enables investors to invest in affordable rental housing.
Founded 2018South Africa$24Mlast round May 2021 - 27
CtrackCtrack is the vehicle tracking provider with more than 24 years' experience of developing effective fleet solutions.Ctrack is the vehicle tracking provider with more than 24 years' experience of developing effective fleet solutions.
Founded 2000Centurion, South Africa$23Mlast round Sept 2025 - 28PaymenowFounded -South Africa$23Mlast round Jul 2025
- 29KanuFounded -South Africa$20Mlast round Mar 2018
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SweepSouthSweepsouth is a South African digital platform that connects homeowners with vetted professionals for various home services, including domestic cleaning, gardenSweepsouth is a South African digital platform that connects homeowners with vetted professionals for various home services, including domestic cleaning, garden
Founded 2014Cape Town, South Africa$17Mlast round Sept 2022 - 31
AeroboticsAerobotics is a South African agri-tech and data analytics company based in Cape Town, focusing on precision agriculture.Aerobotics is a South African agri-tech and data analytics company based in Cape Town, focusing on precision agriculture.
Founded 2014Cape Town, South Africa$17Mlast round Dec 2020 - 32
iiDENTIFiiiiDENTIFii is a biometric identity verification and digital onboarding platform based in Cape Town, South Africa.iiDENTIFii is a biometric identity verification and digital onboarding platform based in Cape Town, South Africa.
Founded 2018Cape Town, South Africa$15Mlast round Oct 2022 - 33
ContactableContactable is a leading Integrated Identity Platform based in Centurion, South Africa.Contactable is a leading Integrated Identity Platform based in Centurion, South Africa.
Founded 2009Centurion, South Africa$14Mlast round Sept 2025 - 34
Planet42Planet42 is a vehicle rental company offering rent-to-buy services for its clients.Planet42 is a vehicle rental company offering rent-to-buy services for its clients.
Founded 2017Johannesburg, South Africa$13Mlast round Mar 2024 - 35
KuundaKuunda provides liquidity management and data insight tools enabling users to fulfill financial needs through a digital platform.Kuunda provides liquidity management and data insight tools enabling users to fulfill financial needs through a digital platform.
Founded 2018South Africa$13Mlast round Oct 2026 - 36
GoMetroGoMetro is a mobile transit info app that offers transportation planning and updates to improve the commuting experience.GoMetro is a mobile transit info app that offers transportation planning and updates to improve the commuting experience.
Founded 2012South Africa$12Mlast round Dec 2023 - 37
Nile.agNile.ag is a South African agritech startup founded in 2021, with a mission to enhance the agricultural value chain across Africa.Nile.ag is a South African agritech startup founded in 2021, with a mission to enhance the agricultural value chain across Africa.
Founded 2020Johannesburg, South Africa$11Mlast round Jun 2025 - 38The InvigilatorFounded -South Africa$11Mlast round Sept 2025
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MetafinMetafin is an operator of a non banking financial company intended to offer cleantech focused lending services for retail customers.Metafin is an operator of a non banking financial company intended to offer cleantech focused lending services for retail customers.
Founded 2018Johannesburg, South Africa$10Mlast round Apr 2025 - 40
Talk360Talk360 connects lives and bridges distance by making international phone calls affordable and accessible for everyone.Talk360 connects lives and bridges distance by making international phone calls affordable and accessible for everyone.
Founded 2016Amsterdam, South Africa$9.8Mlast round Feb 2026 - 41
LittleFishlittlefish is a Johannesburg-based fintech and merchant-services platform founded in 2021.littlefish is a Johannesburg-based fintech and merchant-services platform founded in 2021.
Founded 2023Johannesburg, South Africa$9.5Mlast round Mar 2026 - 42
CerebriumCerebrium is a modern data and AI platform for your business that doesn't require an entire data team.Cerebrium is a modern data and AI platform for your business that doesn't require an entire data team.
Founded 2021London, South Africa$8.5Mlast round Jul 2025 - 43
JemJem (Jem Hr Ltd) is a South African technology company based in Cape Town, specializing in human resources and employee benefits software for deskless workers.Jem (Jem Hr Ltd) is a South African technology company based in Cape Town, specializing in human resources and employee benefits software for deskless workers.
Founded 2020Cape Town, South Africa$8.4Mlast round Aug 2026 - 44
SourcefinSourcefin is a South African fintech company based in Johannesburg, established in 2020.Sourcefin is a South African fintech company based in Johannesburg, established in 2020.
Founded 2020Sandton, South Africa$8.2Mlast round Dec 2024 - 45
Wescoal GroupWescoal is involved in the mining, processing and distribution of coal.Wescoal is involved in the mining, processing and distribution of coal.
Founded 1996South Africa$8.0Mlast round Oct 2013 - 46FloodFounded -South Africa$7.7Mlast round Aug 2025
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MettleMettle.net is a specialist financial services company .Mettle.net is a specialist financial services company .
Founded 1995Cape Town, South Africa$7.5Mlast round Jul 2019 - 48
Happy PayHappy Pay is a fintech company based in Cape Town, South Africa, founded in 2021.Happy Pay is a fintech company based in Cape Town, South Africa, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Cape Town, South Africa$6.8Mlast round Mar 2026 - 49
KhulaKHULA!KHULA!
Founded 2016Randburg, South Africa$6.8Mlast round Mar 2025 - 50
NomaniniFintech SaaS platform to deliver digital financial services to the informal retail trade.Fintech SaaS platform to deliver digital financial services to the informal retail trade.
Founded 2011Cape Town, South Africa$6.5Mlast round Feb 2021
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