African startups

• LightWARE

  microLiDAR sensor technology for use in drones, robots, autonomous vehicles, smart cities

  South Africa

• Limitless Studios

  Animation studio specialized in producing diverse and inclusive content for kids all over the world

  Nigeria

• Lingawa (ex Topset)

  Language learning solution that up-skills native speakers into world-class language teachers by equipping Nigerian language speakers with soft skills, technical skills, lesson plans, gamified tools and access to global paying learners.

  Nigeria

• Link Health Technology

  Software that provides a 360 view of a patient’s status and condition extending outside of biological indicates to include both psychological, and social health

  South Africa

• Lionceau

  Specializing in infant food and nutrition in Senegal, aiming to provide young children with products tailored to their nutritional needs.

  Senegal

• Lipa Later

  Payment option that allows consumers to purchase goods and services in monthly instalments

  Kenya

• Lipa Payments

  Enables merchants to accept contactless payments directly from a mobile phone

  South Africa

• LIQID Medical

  Medical device development start-up working on sight-saving ocular implants

  South Africa

• Liquify

  Invoice marketplace that transforms invoices from SMEs in emerging markets into an investable asset class for financiers seeking reliable yield

  Nigeria

• Little

  Ride-hailing digital platform

  Kenya

• Littlefish

  Offers solutions such as streamlining financial operations, digital payment processing, and access to credit.

  South Africa

• Livara

  Produces natural and organic products for curly natural hair and skin.

  Uganda

• Livecopper

  E-commerce platform for industry professionals to source building fixtures, including lighting, plumbing, and sanitaryware

  South Africa

• Livestock Wealth

  Connects investors with farmers that require funding by using cattle as a form of investment.

  South Africa

• Lnko

  Ecommerce business focusing on stylish eyewear

  Morocco

• Local Knowledge

  Mobile app with all access, digital passport and inside guide into what’s happening in a city.

  South Africa

• Locstat

  Enables customers to unlock previously unseen insights with their graph-based AI solution, which turns hidden information into valuable insights.

  South Africa

• Locumbase

  Connects freelance medical professionals and practices in South Africa to ease the locum-finding process

  South Africa

• Logidoo

  Digital platform that connects African markets through smart logistics. Logidoo's mission is to create trade corridors between African countries by providing them with fast, reliable, secure and affordable logistics.

  Morocco

• Logistics Hub

  Provides delivery services to individuals, enterprises and corporates within and outside Lagos

  Nigeria

• Logistify AI

  Combines a network of last-mile fulfillment hubs in high-demand areas and an AI platform to provide real-time insights to reduce distribution costs and food waste for food and beverage suppliers.

  Kenya

• Loomo

  Allows users to track Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies across multiple wallets

  Nigeria

• Loop

  Provides commuters and drivers with a platform whereby they can interact, facilitate payments, plan and monitor trips, insure belongings and enjoy a seamless and safer commute.

  South Africa

• Lori Systems

  Mobile and web based trucking coordination solution

  Kenya

• Lov.Cash

  Blockchain-powered financial and commerce platform connecting brands, traders, and wholesalers into a dynamic, rewarding ecosystem.

  South Africa

• Luca

  Bookkeeping app, designed to help small business keep track of their financial and business activities.

  Nigeria

• Lucky ONE

  Digital rewards app offering cashback and credit products such as save now pay later.

  Egypt

• Lula

  Online platform for shared office commutes

  South Africa

• Lula (ex-Lulalend)

  Online automated provider of business funding, and uses proprietary AI technology to simplify cash flow management for business owners.

  South Africa

• LulaLend

  Online lending platform that offers working capital loans to small businesses

  South Africa

• Lumiere

  Platform bringing together a community of independent luxury brands and contemporary, emerging designers

  Egypt

• Lumos

  Distributed solar power for off-grid regions

  Nigeria

• Luno

  Makes it safe and easy for people and businesses to store, buy, use and learn about cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

  United Kingdom

• Lupiya

  Branchless, digital microfinance platform that leverages technology to make the process of borrowing simpler and easier for people and businesses located across the country

  Zambia

• Lwanda Biotech

  Sustainably sourced, biobased, biodegradable bioplastic derived from blending fibre composites of agricultural waste feedstock with a non-toxic, inert plasticiser.

  Kenya

• LXE Hearing (ex-HearX)

  Offers a full suite of hearing technology: from detection and diagnosis, to intervention of hearing loss.

  South Africa

• LyfPlus

  Provides a software infrastructure for health facilities to set up custom digital health products that suit their patient needs.

  Tanzania

• Lynk

  A digital platform that connects households and businesses with informal workers, artisans and tradespeople

  Kenya

• Lyoum

  Quality prêt-à-porter brand, developped between Paris and Tunis

  Tunisia

• Lyrise

  Helps companies work with vetted A.I. talents easier and faster.

  Egypt

• M Auto

  Provide access to innovative and sustainable electric mobility solutions

  Togo

• M-Kopa

  Provider of solar pay-as-you-go solar home systems

  Kenya

• M-Tiba

  Mobile payment wallet for healthcare services

  Kenya

• Maad

  B2B software platform and mobile app that helps clients digitally manage field operations.

  Senegal

• Maasai

  Fintech Platform that simplifies the M&A process for Startups and Investors, and provides tools for effective portfolio management.

  Nigeria

• Mafisa

  Uses digital systems in remote operating environments to monitor animal health records, assess fire management, monitor participation and report issues raised in community consultation.

  Zambia

• Magic Lab Academy

  Online learning platform providing Africans with in-demand animation skills, nurturing a new generation of talented animators.

  Nigeria

• Magnum Egypt

  EdTech Kids Coding Platform that offers personalized coding online classes for kids from 6 to 18 years old, offering 1:1 live coding classes in programming, robotics, AI, and IOT,

  Egypt