Recently Funded Startups in Kenya (Nov-2025)

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
Full List of Recently Funded Startups in Kenya
| Company | City | Country | Round | Amount | Date | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sistema.bio | Nairobi | Kenya | Venture – Series Unknown | unknown | 2025-11-03 | Agriculture and Farming |
| Jahazii | Nairobi | Kenya | Pre-Seed | $400,000 | 2025-10-14 | Human Resources, Finance |
| Mawingu Networks | Nanyuki | Kenya | Series C | $20,000,000 | 2025-10-04 | Energy |
| Cinch Markets | Nairobi | Kenya | Series Unknown | Undisclosed | 2025-08-28 | Agriculture and Farming |
| CrossBoundary | Nairobi | Kenya | Series Unknown | $40M | 2025-08-18 | Energy |
| HoneyCoin | Nairobi | Kenya | Seed | $4.9M | 2025-08-12 | Apps |
| Bidhaa Sasa | Nairobi | Kenya | Series Unknown | $2.7M | 2025-07-03 | Commerce and Shopping |
| Buupass | Nairobi | Kenya | Series Unknown | Undisclosed | 2025-07-02 | Events |
| Purple Elephant Ventures | Nairobi | Kenya | Seed | $500K | 2025-04-09 | Financial Services |
| Kapu | Nairobi | Kenya | Seed | Undisclosed | 2025-01-23 | Commerce and Shopping |
| Africa Collect Textiles | Nairobi | Kenya | Series Unknown | $5.2M | 2025-01-17 | Manufacturing |
| Ilara Health | Nairobi | Kenya | Series Unknown | $1M | 2025-01-16 | Health Care |
| Purple Elephant Ventures | Nairobi | Kenya | Seed | $4.5M | 2025-01-15 | Financial Services |
| CrossBoundary | Nairobi | Kenya | Series Unknown | $140M | 2024-12-02 | Energy |
| Mawingu Networks | Nanyuki | Kenya | Series Unknown | $10.8M | 2024-11-26 | Energy |
| Agventure | Meru | Kenya | Series Unknown | $9.5M | 2024-11-08 | Agriculture and Farming |
| Workpay | Nairobi | Kenya | Series Unknown | Undisclosed | 2024-11-06 | Administrative Services |
| Jacaranda Health | Nairobi | Kenya | Series Unknown | Undisclosed | 2024-10-30 | Community and Lifestyle |
| BasiGo | Nairobi | Kenya | Series A | $24M | 2024-10-23 | Transportation |
| LipaLater | Nairobi | Kenya | Series Unknown | $100K | 2024-10-16 | Financial Services |
| Lapaire | Nairobi | Kenya | Series Unknown | $2.5M | 2024-10-16 | Commerce and Shopping |
| Chumz.io | City Estate | Kenya | Series Unknown | $100K | 2024-10-16 | Financial Services |
| AZA Finance | Nairobi | Kenya | Series Unknown | $100K | 2024-10-16 | Financial Services |
| Sistema.bio | Nairobi | Kenya | Series Unknown | $15M | 2024-10-14 | Agriculture and Farming |
| Zaoshinani | Nairobi | Kenya | Series Unknown | $9.7K | 2024-10-09 | Agriculture and Farming |
| RentScore | Nairobi | Kenya | Seed | Undisclosed | 2024-09-10 | Commerce and Shopping |
| Chpter | Nairobi | Kenya | Pre-Seed | $1.2M | 2024-09-02 | Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
| Workpay | Nairobi | Kenya | Series A | $5M | 2024-08-22 | Administrative Services |
| Kim-Fay | Nairobi | Kenya | Series Unknown | Undisclosed | 2024-08-22 | Consumer Goods |
| Elimutab | Nairobi | Kenya | Seed | Undisclosed | 2024-08-19 | Education |
| BasiGo | Nairobi | Kenya | Series Unknown | $10.1M | 2024-08-15 | Transportation |
| Raino Tech4Impact | Westlands | Kenya | Seed | Undisclosed | 2024-02-14 | Community and Lifestyle |
| Duhqa | Nairobi | Kenya | Series Unknown | Undisclosed | 2024-02-14 | Commerce and Shopping |
| Power | Nairobi | Kenya | Series Unknown | Undisclosed | 2024-02-14 | Financial Services |
| OkHi | Nairobi | Kenya | Series Unknown | Undisclosed | 2024-02-14 | Apps |
| Roam | Nairobi | Kenya | Series A | $14M | 2024-02-14 | Consumer Electronics |
| Workpay | Nairobi | Kenya | Series Unknown | Undisclosed | 2024-02-14 | Administrative Services |
| Ilara Health | Nairobi | Kenya | Seed | $2.5M | 2024-02-12 | Health Care |
| Wowzi | Kileleshwa | Kenya | Series Unknown | Undisclosed | 2024-02-11 | Internet Services |
| Jacaranda Health | Nairobi | Kenya | Series Unknown | $250K | 2023-12-20 | Community and Lifestyle |
| Akirachix | Nairobi | Kenya | Series Unknown | $200K | 2023-12-20 | Clothing and Apparel |
| Tappi | Nairobi | Kenya | Pre-Seed | $1.5M | 2023-12-06 | Information Technology |
| Ed Partners | Westlands | Kenya | Series Unknown | $10M | 2023-11-22 | Education |
| AquaRech | Kisumu | Kenya | Seed | $1.7M | 2023-11-22 | Agriculture and Farming |
| Lapaire | Nairobi | Kenya | Series B | Undisclosed | 2023-11-13 | Commerce and Shopping |
| BasiGo | Nairobi | Kenya | Series Unknown | $1.5M | 2023-11-08 | Transportation |
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.

