13 of Africa’s most promising tech startups are preparing to take the stage at the 9th edition of Africa Tech Summit London on June 6th at the London Stock Exchange. With a focus on unlocking global capital and forging new connections between African ventures and international investors, the summit is shaping up to be a key moment for the continent’s tech ecosystem.
The one-day event is expected to bring together over 350 investors, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and policymakers to explore the future of African technology in a world of shifting economic tides. Backed by an impressive list of partners such as Amazon Web Services, Bank of America, Flutterwave, and the UK Department for Business and Trade, the summit aims to connect scalable African ventures with the capital and networks they need to grow beyond borders.
While sessions will unpack topics such as generative AI, cross-border payments, IPO readiness, and Africa’s investment resurgence, all eyes will be on the 13 hand-picked startups invited to pitch. Representing sectors from fintech to healthtech, blockchain to climatetech, these ventures reflect the depth and diversity of innovation across the continent.
The 13 startups are:
- Blockradar (Africa) – Blockradar is powering stablecoin transactions for fintechs with a focus on security and scalability.
- Blueroomcare (Nigeria) – Blueroomcare is making therapy more accessible and affordable for Nigerians, with an intuitive digital platform.
- Build Africa (Nigeria) – Build Africa is helping developers and homeowners build smarter, more affordable housing across the continent.
- CtrlFleet (South Africa) – CtrlFleet offers a comprehensive suite of tools for optimizing transport and delivery operations.
- Lawyered Up (South Africa) – Lawyered Up is cutting red tape and giving startups and SMEs faster, cheaper access to legal support.
- MyItura (Nigeria) – MyItura offers users a seamless experience for consultations, prescriptions, diagnostics, and health records.
- NotchHR (Nigeria) – NotchHR makes it easier for African businesses to manage talent and compliance at scale.
- NjiaPay Group (South Africa) – NjiaPay is helping African online businesses manage transactions smoothly across borders.
- Pika Insights (Nigeria) – Pika delivers actionable insights into commerce patterns in underserved markets.
- Rafiki (South Africa) – Rafiki helps remote and flexible teams across Africa collaborate, contract, and get paid without friction.
- Smartfill (South Africa) – Smartfill uses smart dispensers to rethink how everyday goods are packaged and sold.
- straitPay (Pan-African) – straitPay is building a seamless infrastructure for intra-African money flows.
- WALLX Africa (Nigeria) – WALLX is protecting businesses from transaction fraud and payment diversions.
These startups will pitch to a room of global investors and decision-makers, many of whom are increasingly bullish on Africa’s tech potential. After a funding slowdown in recent years, signs of resurgence are becoming more visible. African startups raised $343 million in April alone and overall funding for 2025 is tracking 43% higher than this time last year.
For Andrew Fassnidge, founder of Africa Tech Summit, this year’s showcase represents more than just pitch sessions. “The funding taps may have slowed, but the appetite for scalable, impactful African solutions hasn’t gone anywhere,” he said. “This summit is about more than investment—it’s about forging long-term partnerships that can help African innovation thrive on the world stage.”
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