Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2026 Selects 12 Investor-Ready Startups

Nairobi, Kenya — January 17, 2026.
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has announced 12 investor-ready African startups selected to showcase at its flagship Investment Showcase taking place on February 11–12, 2026, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi.

Spanning sectors such as payments, Web3, EdTech, climate tech, healthtech, AI, and agritech, the selected ventures represent the next generation of African companies poised to attract global investors and strategic partners.

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2026 Investor-Ready Ventures

The startups selected for the Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2026 Investment Showcase include:

• Bekia (Egypt) – A digital platform addressing inefficient waste collection and low recycling rates by streamlining disposal and helping businesses reduce environmental impact.

• Bosso Africa Inc (Zambia) – An AI-powered construction materials sourcing platform offering instant price comparisons and reliable logistics across Africa.

• Chefaa (Egypt) – Improving access to recurring prescriptions and patient adherence in fragmented pharmacy markets.

• Hizo (Pan-African) – Revolutionizing intra-African payments by enabling seamless cross-border spending, sending, and receiving using local currencies and card payments.

• Innobid (Kenya) – Leveraging AI to democratize access to procurement opportunities for marginalized entrepreneurs.

• Niteon (Nigeria) – Connecting African manufacturers and farmers to global markets, addressing underpayment and lack of visibility.

• Pretium (Kenya) – Bridging traditional payment rails with the blockchain ecosystem.

• Timart (Nigeria) – Helping SMEs combat inventory losses, staff fraud, and cash flow challenges caused by manual and offline systems.

• TIBU Health (Kenya) – Delivering clinic-grade primary and chronic care through high-traffic pharmacies using AI-powered healthcare tools.

• Vepay (Nigeria) – Enabling fast, secure cross-border payments for individuals and businesses.

• Winich Farms (Nigeria) – Connecting smallholder farmers directly to markets and financial services.

• Zerobionic (Kenya) – A disability-led startup transforming plastic waste into AI-powered humanoid robots that translate speech into real-time sign language with 92% accuracy, empowering deaf learners in STEM education.

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A Platform for Investment and Growth

The Investment Showcase remains a core feature of Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, offering startups direct exposure to investors, partners, and ecosystem leaders. Founders will receive live feedback through expert-led Q&A sessions designed to support growth and scaling.

“Driving investment is the core goal of the Africa Tech Summit,” said Mark Mugenwa, Business Development Manager at Africa Tech Summit.
“This year’s cohort features ventures solving Africa’s challenges with sustainable, scalable impact models.”

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A Pan-African Tech Gathering

Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2026, powered by Fincra, will bring together 1,000+ companies across the African and global tech ecosystem, including:

Cardano, Andela, Binance, Moniepoint, VALR, Bitnob, ODOO, Raenest, MetaMap, Conduit, London Stock Exchange, Norrsken22, Novastar Ventures, Fireblocks, Tala, Busha, and many more.

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Opportunities for Early-Stage Startups

Startups under three years old can apply for the Early Bird Pro Startup Pass, which includes:

• Full access to Africa Tech Summit Nairobi
• Invitation to the exclusive ATS Welcome Reception (Feb 10)
• Priority networking for deal-making
• Inclusion in the official Investor Deal Book
• Enhanced visibility throughout the event

Register for final passes:

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About Africa Tech Summit Nairobi

Africa Tech Summit Nairobi (ATSNBO) is a leading African technology event connecting tech leaders, startups, investors, governments, and enterprises to drive investment and business across Africa’s digital ecosystem.

• Email: register@africatechsummit.com
• Media Contact: Emily Okello — emily@africatechsummit.com

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