7 African Startups Transforming Education, Healthcare, HR, and E-Commerce

Meet the Startups Transforming Africa;

From education to healthcare, food, and finance, these seven African startups are redefining how people learn, work, trade, and live. Here’s a quick look at the innovators making waves across the continent.

1. PaveHQ (Edtech, Nigeria)

PaveHQ helps students seamlessly apply to international universities through one platform. With tools for academic guidance, direct messaging, and AI-powered support, it’s transforming how African students connect to global education and future careers. Find more info

2. Fertitude (Healthcare, Nigeria)

Fertitude empowers women with access to reproductive healthcare. Beyond period tracking, its AI health assistant and network of professionals ensure African women receive culturally sensitive, affordable, and personalized care. Find more info

3. Peercheck (HRTech, Nigeria)

Peercheck is building Africa’s version of Glassdoor — a transparent platform for workplace reviews, salary insights, and interview experiences. It’s creating a data-driven workforce ecosystem for the continent. Find more info

4. YoguPay (Fintech, Kenya)

YoguPay provides a payments infrastructure connecting African businesses to global markets. Through virtual multicurrency accounts and fast settlements, it’s simplifying cross-border transactions across Africa. Find more info

5. LocalEats (Foodtech, Nigeria)

LocalEats helps local restaurants go digital by offering vendor management and bookkeeping tools. The platform is bringing structure to informal food businesses, driving inclusion in Africa’s digital economy. Find more info

6. Cofilo (E-commerce & Logistics, Cameroon)

Cofilo lets Africans shop from international stores like Temu and Shein using mobile money. It handles payments and deliveries, making global e-commerce accessible to underserved regions. Find more info

7. ImpulseCRM (SaaS, Nigeria)

ImpulseCRM unifies sales tools — emails, chats, and calendars in one platform. With AI-powered prospecting, it helps African businesses find leads, manage relationships, and grow smarter. Find more info

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