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20 African startups to watch in 2023: Our complete ranking

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This article is part of the dossier:

Top 20 Future Champions of African Tech

By Quentin Velluet, Marie Toulemonde

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Posted on May 9, 2023 14:15

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In which sectors do the most promising African startups stand out? Which ones are best at attracting investors? The results of our exclusive investigation in infographics.

This is part 2 of a 9-part series

Digital, Kwely, DataPathology… Remember these names: In a few months, these companies will probably make headlines on news sites – specialised or not – on the continent, and perhaps beyond. To establish the list of the 20 startups to watch in 2023, we took the pulse of those who, in this highly competitive sector, make or break it: the most active investors in Africa.

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