After processing around 30,000 startups and more than 600,000 votes, the curtain has closed on Startups Of The Year 2023. Thank you all for changing the world one product/service at a time.
We’re excited to announce the Startups of the Year across Africa!
Africa is a continent of vast diversity, home to 54 countries with rich cultures, landscapes, and a rapidly evolving economy. In recent years, Africa has emerged as a dynamic player in the global startup ecosystem, showcasing a vibrant and entrepreneurial spirit. The continent is experiencing a surge in tech-driven initiatives, fueled by a young and growing population, increased access to technology, and a rising middle class.
Key Stats
Total Number of Participating Startups: 831
Total Number of Cities Represented: 129
Total Number of Votes cast: 13696
Winning Startups: 71
Note: To see who is a winner in each respective city, visit
Now, drumroll, please!!!
Here are the Startups of the Year in Africa
Enugu, Nigeria
The Startup of the Year in Enugu is Superday with 57 votes! 🎉
Superday provides accountability tools for online learning.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
This year’s top Startup in Addis Ababa is Sabi with 28 votes! 🎉
Sabi provides affordable and vetted tech talent sourced from Africa to startups and businesses.
Algiers, Algeria
Go Platform emerged as Startup of the Year in Algiers with 8179 votes!🎉
GO PLATFORM is a Recruitment Process Outsourcing SaaS solution, it’s a two-sided marketplace for digital talent.
Ondo, Nigeria
Beepo is Startup of the Year in Ondo with 76 votes!🎉
Beepo offers intuitive solutions to Africa’s growing blockchain industry.
Ariana, Ariana Governorate, Tunisia
The Startup of the Year in Ariana is Work Point with 4 votes!🎉
Workpoint offers solutions in the HRTech Industry
Cairo, Egypt
AbuEran is the Startup of the Year in Cairo after getting 34 votes!🎉
AbuEran is a poultry management solution that empowers poultry companies with AI to maximize production and reduce waste.
Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
LINK IO is the top Startup in Uyo with 4 votes!🎉
LINK allows users around the world to receive cash fast and cheaply from Africa.
Accra, Ghana
Tudu claims the Startup crown in Accra with 767 votes!🎉
Tudu helps online sellers and buyers transact with confidence.
Lagos, Nigeria
Treford is the king of the hill in Lagos with 415 votes!🎉
Treford is an EdTech startup focused on helping professionals and businesses in Africa gain no-code tech skills.
Buea, Southwest, Cameroon
The Startup of the Year badge for Buea, Southwest, Cameroon goes to Klarah with 4 votes!🎉
Klarah is in the Healthcare IT Industry.
Kingston, St Andrew Parish, Jamaica
HummingBird is the top Startup in Kingston, St Andrew Parish, Jamaica after garnering 4 votes!🎉
HummingBird is in the HRTech Industry
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
KaziConnect is the top Startup in Dar es Salaam after garnering 5 votes!🎉
KaziConnect is in the HRTech Industry.
Cape Town, South Africa
Dimagi is Cape Town’s Startup of the Year with 31 votes!🎉
Dimagi is a social enterprise that powers impactful frontline work through scalable digital solutions and services.
Lekki, Nigeria
Lekki’s Startup of the Year is Eazipay with 4 votes!🎉
Eazipay provides solutions in the HRTech Industry.
Kano, Nigeria
In Kano, Insigning is the Startup of the Year with 4 votes!🎉
Insigning offers services in the MarketingTech Industry.
Giza, Egypt
The Startup of the Year in Giza is CirclePay with 13 votes!🎉
CirclePay provides services in the Payments Industry
Minna, Niger, Nigeria
Timart Business App is the Startup of the Year in Minna with 2 votes!🎉
Timart Business App serves the Enterprise Resource Planning Industry.
Victoria, Seychelles
The Startup of the Year in Victoria is StorX with 4 votes!🎉
StorX does exciting work in the Enterprise Storage Industry.
Agadir, Souss Massa, Morocco
Atela is the top Startup in Agadir, Souss Massa with 4 votes!🎉
Atela services the Investment Tech Industry.
Casablanca, Morocco
Invoiless is the top Startup in Casablanca, Morroco with 15 votes!🎉
Invoiless is in the Finance-Accounting Tech Industry
Free State, South Africa
Africarare ended the year as the top Startup in Free State with 4 votes!🎉
Africarare is in the Virtual Reality Industry.
Dakar, Senegal
The Startup of the Year in Dakar is Paps with 4 votes!🎉
Paps provides services in the Logistics Tech Industry.
Ogbomosho, Oyo, Nigeria
Phalconwise is the Startup of the Year in Ogbomosho with 265 votes!🎉
Phalconwise offers Banking Tech services.
Johannesburg, South Africa
The Startup of the Year in Johannesburg is MobileGPT with 127 votes! 🎉
MobileGPT is an innovative AI-driven service designed to enhance your WhatsApp experience by seamlessly integrating the cutting-edge GPT technology from OpenAI.
Abuja, Nigeria
Our Haven emerged as Startup of the Year in Abuja with 119 votes! 🎉
Our Haven is a tech-enabled platform that allows customers to pass on their tedious everyday chores and household needs to us while they focus on more important things.
Nairobi, Kenya
The top Startup in Nairobi is ProStudy, amassing 90 votes! 🎉
Prostudy provides services in the K-12 EdTech Industry.
Ikeja, Nigeria
Legalforms.ng is the Startup of the Year in Ikeja with 17 votes! 🎉
Legalforms.ng is in the Legal Tech Industry.
Harare, Zimbabwe
YoApp ended the year as the top Startup in Harare with 13 votes! 🎉
YoApp is in the Customer Success Management Industry.
Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
The Startup of the Year in Durban is Nova DT with 11 votes! 🎉
Nova DT shines in the Logistics Tech Industry.
Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria
Ikorodu’s Startup of the Year is Infonaira with 11 votes! 🎉
Infonaira provides services in the HRTech Industry.
Oran, Oran Province, Algeria
In Oran, Scan Docs is the Startup of the Year with 11 votes! 🎉
Scan Docs is in the Digital Transaction Management Industry.
Asaba, Delta, Nigeria
The Startup of the Year in Asaba is Contactless Biz Card with 4 votes!🎉
Contactless Biz Card is in the Sales Force Automation Industry.
Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Envoicify emerged as the Startup of the Year in the FCT with 4 votes! 🎉
Envoicify is in the SCM Software Industry.
Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
The Startup of the Year in Marrakesh is Tidar with 4 votes! 🎉
Tidar is in the Events Tech Industry.
Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia
Mogadishu’s Startup of the Year is Hassildesk with 4 votes!🎉
Hassildesk is in the Online Travel Industry.
Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Scout is Startup of the Year in Stellenbosch with 4 votes! 🎉
Scout is in the MarketingTech Industry.
Tema, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Tema crowns Nulave Startup of the Year with 4 votes! 🎉
Nulave is in the Local Services Industry.
Western Cape, South Africa
The Startup of the Year in Western Cape is Mobitrax with 4 votes!🎉
Mobitrax is in the IoT Applications Industry.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Secentry is the Startup of the Year in Port Harcourt with 3 votes! 🎉
Secentry is in the Facility Management Tech Industry.
Tangier, Tanger Tetouan Al Hoceima, Morocco
ALLO GPS is the Startup of the Year in Tangier with 3 votes! 🎉
ALLO GPS offers services in the Logistics Tech Industry.
Greater Accra Region, Ghana
MakeWeHelp takes home the Gold in the Greater Accra Region with 2 votes!🎉
MakeWeHelp provides services in the Nonprofit Tech Industry.
Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
In Ibadan, HealthStack Solution is top of the pile with 2 votes!🎉
HealthStack Solution is in the Healthcare IT Industry
Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria
EDX is the top Startup in Illorin with 2 votes! 🎉
EDX pioneers in the Healthcare IT Industry.
Kaduna, Nigeria
Global Care takes the cake in Kaduna with 2 votes!🎉
Global Care is in the Healthcare IT Industry
Lome, Maritime Region, Togo
Of all the startups in Lome, Rafset Funding came out top with 2 votes!🎉
Rafset Funding is in the Nonprofit Tech Industry.
Nairobi County, Kenya
Book Kinda beat other startups in Nairobi County for the crown with 2 votes!🎉
Book Kinda is in the SME Business Management Software Industry.
Osogbo, Osun, Nigeria
FinPadi scoops the victory with Osogbo with 2 votes!🎉
FinPadi services the Payments Industry.
Tunis, Tunisia
The Startup of the Year in Tunis is Bravvo with 2 votes!🎉
Bravvo is in the Enterprise Collaboration Industry.
Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone
Smart Systems stands at the top of the podium in Freetown with 6 votes!🎉
Smart Systems offers services in the Payments Industry.
Gauteng, South Africa
Gauteng dubs faceATT Startup of the Year with 39 votes!🎉
faceATT provides services in the Computer Vision Industry.
Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
Zipangile is the Startup of the Year in Lusaka with 24 votes!🎉
Zipangile works in the Application Development Tools Industry.
Douala, Littoral, Cameroon
Postpoint is the Startup of the Year in Douala with 12 votes!🎉
Postpoint helps you find, share, and accurately indicate a location with our innovative digital address solution.
Congratulations y’all. We will contact you with details on your winnings! See the global and other regional announcements here.
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