HealthTech startups in Africa
There are 2,886 HealthTech startups in Africa which include Chefaa, MyDawa, Sanlam, mPharma, Shezlong. Out of these, 300 startups are funded, with 49 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 206 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Harvard University, Imperial College London and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Here is the list of top HealthTech startups in Africa
1. Chefaa
Pharmacy delivery app. It has developed an app to search for medicines and order online. The app provides reminders for medical appointments. The medicines are delivered to the user. The user can make an online payment. The app also offers discounts on medicines. The app is available for iOS and Android devices. It includes a marketplace for non-pharmaceuticals, dosage reminders, 24/7 support with free consultations from licensed pharmacists as well an Arabic speaking pharmaceutical blog to help educate the public.
Key facts about Chefaa
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Cairo (Egypt)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $5.25M
- Investors: Newtown Partners, Womena and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Dec 17, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 67/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 27 Competitors
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2. MyDawa
Online store for the purchase of medicines and other products. The platform allows users to order prescription medicines and OTC products including dietary supplements and multivitamins, personal medical devices, hygiene products, beauty and skincare products, etc. The user needs to upload their prescription for ordering medicines.
Key facts about MyDawa
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Nairobi (Kenya)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $48M
- Investors: Impact Fund Denmark, Asia Africa Investment and Consulting and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, May 06, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 66/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 15 Competitors

3. Sanlam
Sanlam is a life insurance company. Its products and services include individual, group and short-term insurance, personal financial services such as estate planning, trusts, wills, personal loans, health management, savings and linked products. The company operates through business segments such as personal finance, emerging markets, investments, corporate & other. Their clientele includes individuals and business. In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $5.54B and a net profit of $0.77B.
Key facts about Sanlam
- Founded Year: 1918
- Location: Bellville (South Africa)
- Stage: Public
- Tracxn Score: 66/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 22 Competitors

4. mPharma
mPharma is a pharmacy benefits manager, the company offers pharmacy stock management services to patients and pharmacies. Provides mobile and web-based platforms that allow healthcare providers, pharmacies, insurance companies to make medicines accessible and affordable to the patients. The consumer-facing mobile app allows patients to order monthly prescription refills and provides reminders by enrolling in their program Mutti. The company provides Allows registered doctors to direct her patients to pharmacies with the prescribed drugs in stock and check adherence. Using the data from doctors and patient interfaces, the company provides pharmacies information regarding demand and other tools to manage their services. Additionally, the company provides tools to keep a track of claims on prescription drugs and marketing services to pharmaceutical companies.
Key facts about mPharma
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Accra (Ghana)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $95.3M
- Investors: Novastar Ventures, Lux Capital and 33 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Dec 23, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 65/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 374 Competitors
5. Shezlong
Online video-based psychotherapy platform. The platform allows users to search for a suitable psychologist on the basis of their service cost and profile and book an appointment for an online consultation.
Key facts about Shezlong
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Cairo (Egypt)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $619K
- Investors: Endure Capital, Seedstars International Ventures and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jun 07, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 64/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 3 Competitors