Africa Tech Startup Forum Overview
- Investor Type
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Accelerator/Incubator
- Status
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Active
- Investments
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142
- Portfolio
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108
- Exits
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33
Africa Tech Startup Forum General Information
Company Description
Founded in 2024, Africa Tech Startup Forum is an accelerator firm based in South Africa. The firm focuses on b2b, retail. media, fintech, edtech, healthtech, cleantech and tech African startups.
Business Details
Website
www.africatechstartupforum.comYear Founded
Investor Status
Primary Investor Type
Corporate Office
- South Africa
Africa Tech Startup Forum Investments (142)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Company Stage | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merdeo Foods | 07-Jun-2025 | Accelerator/Incubator | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Generating Revenue | ||
| Gugu Robotics | 15-Nov-2024 | Aerospace and Defense | Generating Revenue | |||
| CareerKit | 01-Aug-2024 | Educational and Training Services (B2C) | Generating Revenue | |||
| Cyanase | 01-Aug-2024 | Financial Software | Generating Revenue | |||
| Dantia (Financial Software) | 01-Aug-2024 | Other Financial Services | Out of Business | |||
| Digitisd | 01-Aug-2024 | Educational Software | Out of Business | |||
| Eco Bristo | 01-Aug-2024 | Other Agriculture | Generating Revenue | |||
| Esheria | 01-Aug-2024 | Business/Productivity Software | Generating Revenue | |||
| FinTribe | 01-Aug-2024 | Accelerator/Incubator | Educational and Training Services (B2C) | Generating Revenue | ||
| Ibbie Gold Smarts Cards | 01-Aug-2024 | Accelerator/Incubator | Business Equipment and Supplies | Out of Business |
Africa Tech Startup Forum Exits (33)
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afia Pharma | 30-Oct-2026 | Out of Business | |
| Ariel Robotics | 10-Oct-2026 | ||
| Ibbie Gold Smarts Cards | 01-Oct-2026 | ||
| Aselukhanyo SC Online | 23-Sep-2026 | ||
| Senskin | 16-Sep-2026 | ||
| OpenHealth(Clinics/Outpatient Services) | 22-Aug-2026 | ||
| Shamba Hub | 27-Jun-2026 | ||
| Naa AI | 03-Jun-2026 | ||
| Patasente | 19-May-2026 | Out of Business | |
| Bolstaar Solutions | 28-Apr-2026 | Out of Business |
Africa Tech Startup Forum Investments by Industry, Year, and Region
Investments by Industry
Investments by Year
Investments by Region
Africa Tech Startup Forum FAQs
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What is Africa Tech Startup Forum?
Founded in 2024, Africa Tech Startup Forum is an accelerator firm based in South Africa.
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When was Africa Tech Startup Forum founded?
Africa Tech Startup Forum was founded in 2024.
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Where is Africa Tech Startup Forum headquartered?
Africa Tech Startup Forum is headquartered in South Africa.
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How many investments has Africa Tech Startup Forum made?
Africa Tech Startup Forum has made 142 investments.
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What has Africa Tech Startup Forum invested in?
Africa Tech Startup Forum has made numerous investments in companies like Merdeo Foods, Gugu Robotics, and CareerKit within the Media and Information Services (B2B), Aerospace and Defense, and Educational and Training Services (B2C) industries.
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What has Africa Tech Startup Forum invested in recently?
Africa Tech Startup Forum's latest investment was on 07-Jun-2025 in Merdeo Foods, a company within the Media and Information Services (B2B) industry.
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