Top Startups in South Africa

11 hand-picked startups founded in South Africa— spanning AI, SaaS, DevTools, Fintech, and more. Discover what's being built in South Africa's startup ecosystem.

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FINTECH

Yoco

Payments and tools for African small businesses

VC FUNDEDSouth AfricaEST. 2015
yoco.comVisit
CONSUMER

Bear Blog

A privacy-first, fast blogging platform

BOOTSTRAPPEDSouth AfricaEST. 2020
bearblog.devVisit
FINTECH

TymeBank

Digital banking for emerging markets

VC FUNDEDSouth AfricaEST. 2019
tymebank.co.zaVisit
FINTECH

Stitch

Payments and financial data API for Africa

VC FUNDEDSouth AfricaEST. 2019
stitch.moneyVisit
EDTECH

GetSmarter

Premium online short courses from top universities

VC FUNDEDSouth AfricaEST. 2008
getsmarter.comVisit
FINTECH

Naked Insurance

AI-powered insurance for South Africans

VC FUNDEDSouth AfricaEST. 2018
naked.insureVisit
FINTECH

SnapScan

QR-code payments for South Africa

VC FUNDEDSouth AfricaEST. 2013
snapscan.co.zaVisit
FINTECH

Stitch

Payments infrastructure for African enterprises

VC FUNDEDSouth AfricaEST. 2019
stitch.moneyVisit
AI

Aerobotics

AI for tree-crop farming

VC FUNDEDSouth AfricaEST. 2014
aerobotics.comVisit
FINTECH

LulaLend

Funding for South African SMBs

VC FUNDEDSouth AfricaEST. 2014
lula.comVisit
MARKETPLACE

SweepSouth

On-demand home services across Africa

VC FUNDEDSouth AfricaEST. 2014
sweepsouth.comVisit

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