Recently Funded Startups in Kenya (Nov-2025)

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Last Updated: 21-Nov-2025

Kenya’s startup ecosystem has emerged as one of the most vibrant in Africa, characterized by innovation and a growing appetite for technology-driven solutions. The country has seen a surge in entrepreneurial activity, with 84 startups tracked and thriving in various sectors. In this dynamic landscape, funding serves as the lifeblood for these ambitious ventures, enabling them to scale, innovate, and contribute positively to the economy. As investors increasingly recognize the potential of Kenyan startups, the funding landscape has witnessed significant developments.

In November 2025, the wave of investment continues, showcasing that Kenya is not just a hub for nascent ideas but a fertile ground for scaling businesses. This month, we highlight the most recent startups that have secured funding, amid a notable backdrop of economic activity across key industries like energy, agriculture, and financial services. Tracking 12 funding rounds this year alone, the cumulative funding amount has reached an impressive USD 79.2 million, underscoring the momentum of growth in this vibrant ecosystem.

Funding Highlights

  • Total number of startups tracked: 84
  • Number of startups that raised funding last year: 23
  • Number of startups that raised funding this year: 12
  • Total funding raised this year so far: $79.2 million
  • Largest deal: CrossBoundary, Series Unknown, $40 million
  • Top industries by funding amount:
    • Energy: $60 million
    • Manufacturing: $5.2 million
    • Financial Services: $5 million
  • Top industries by number of deals this year:
    • Agriculture and Farming: 2 deals
    • Commerce and Shopping: 2 deals
    • Energy: 2 deals
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Full List of Recently Funded Startups in Kenya

CompanyCityCountryRoundAmountDateIndustry
Sistema.bioNairobiKenyaVenture – Series Unknownunknown2025-11-03Agriculture and Farming
JahaziiNairobiKenyaPre-Seed$400,0002025-10-14Human Resources, Finance
Mawingu NetworksNanyukiKenyaSeries C$20,000,0002025-10-04Energy
Cinch MarketsNairobiKenyaSeries UnknownUndisclosed2025-08-28Agriculture and Farming
CrossBoundaryNairobiKenyaSeries Unknown$40M2025-08-18Energy
HoneyCoinNairobiKenyaSeed$4.9M2025-08-12Apps
Bidhaa SasaNairobiKenyaSeries Unknown$2.7M2025-07-03Commerce and Shopping
BuupassNairobiKenyaSeries UnknownUndisclosed2025-07-02Events
Purple Elephant VenturesNairobiKenyaSeed$500K2025-04-09Financial Services
KapuNairobiKenyaSeedUndisclosed2025-01-23Commerce and Shopping
Africa Collect TextilesNairobiKenyaSeries Unknown$5.2M2025-01-17Manufacturing
Ilara HealthNairobiKenyaSeries Unknown$1M2025-01-16Health Care
Purple Elephant VenturesNairobiKenyaSeed$4.5M2025-01-15Financial Services
CrossBoundaryNairobiKenyaSeries Unknown$140M2024-12-02Energy
Mawingu NetworksNanyukiKenyaSeries Unknown$10.8M2024-11-26Energy
AgventureMeruKenyaSeries Unknown$9.5M2024-11-08Agriculture and Farming
WorkpayNairobiKenyaSeries UnknownUndisclosed2024-11-06Administrative Services
Jacaranda HealthNairobiKenyaSeries UnknownUndisclosed2024-10-30Community and Lifestyle
BasiGoNairobiKenyaSeries A$24M2024-10-23Transportation
LipaLaterNairobiKenyaSeries Unknown$100K2024-10-16Financial Services
LapaireNairobiKenyaSeries Unknown$2.5M2024-10-16Commerce and Shopping
Chumz.ioCity EstateKenyaSeries Unknown$100K2024-10-16Financial Services
AZA FinanceNairobiKenyaSeries Unknown$100K2024-10-16Financial Services
Sistema.bioNairobiKenyaSeries Unknown$15M2024-10-14Agriculture and Farming
ZaoshinaniNairobiKenyaSeries Unknown$9.7K2024-10-09Agriculture and Farming
RentScoreNairobiKenyaSeedUndisclosed2024-09-10Commerce and Shopping
ChpterNairobiKenyaPre-Seed$1.2M2024-09-02Artificial Intelligence (AI)
WorkpayNairobiKenyaSeries A$5M2024-08-22Administrative Services
Kim-FayNairobiKenyaSeries UnknownUndisclosed2024-08-22Consumer Goods
ElimutabNairobiKenyaSeedUndisclosed2024-08-19Education
BasiGoNairobiKenyaSeries Unknown$10.1M2024-08-15Transportation
Raino Tech4ImpactWestlandsKenyaSeedUndisclosed2024-02-14Community and Lifestyle
DuhqaNairobiKenyaSeries UnknownUndisclosed2024-02-14Commerce and Shopping
PowerNairobiKenyaSeries UnknownUndisclosed2024-02-14Financial Services
OkHiNairobiKenyaSeries UnknownUndisclosed2024-02-14Apps
RoamNairobiKenyaSeries A$14M2024-02-14Consumer Electronics
WorkpayNairobiKenyaSeries UnknownUndisclosed2024-02-14Administrative Services
Ilara HealthNairobiKenyaSeed$2.5M2024-02-12Health Care
WowziKileleshwaKenyaSeries UnknownUndisclosed2024-02-11Internet Services
Jacaranda HealthNairobiKenyaSeries Unknown$250K2023-12-20Community and Lifestyle
AkirachixNairobiKenyaSeries Unknown$200K2023-12-20Clothing and Apparel
TappiNairobiKenyaPre-Seed$1.5M2023-12-06Information Technology
Ed PartnersWestlandsKenyaSeries Unknown$10M2023-11-22Education
AquaRechKisumuKenyaSeed$1.7M2023-11-22Agriculture and Farming
LapaireNairobiKenyaSeries BUndisclosed2023-11-13Commerce and Shopping
BasiGoNairobiKenyaSeries Unknown$1.5M2023-11-08Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Where can I find recently funded startups in Kenya?
You can explore our full list of startups that raised funding this month above. You can also subscribe to our free plan to get weekly alerts.

Q2. How can I connect with these startups?
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Q3. How many startups in Kenya were funded this year and last year?
This year 12 startups raised funding and last year 23 did; we track 84 startups in Kenya in total.

Q4. Which industries in Kenya are attracting the most funding (Nov-2025)?
By funding amount Energy leads with $60M, followed by Manufacturing $5.2M and Financial Services $5M; the largest deal was CrossBoundary at $40M.

Q5. Which industries in Kenya have the most funding deals this year and what is the total funding so far?
Top by deal count: Agriculture & Farming (2), Commerce & Shopping (2), Energy (2); total funding this year so far is $79.2M.

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