Africa-focused startups spanning fintech, mobility, healthtech, creator economy, climate tech, AI and travel infrastructure have been selected to pitch investors at the 10th edition of Africa Tech Summit London 2026, set for May 29 at the London Stock Exchange.
The summit, regarded as one of the leading African tech ecosystem gatherings in Europe, will bring together more than 350 founders, investors, corporates and policymakers to discuss investment, innovation and cross-border expansion opportunities across Africa’s startup ecosystem.
Organizers said the showcase attracted over 200 applications, underscoring the growing maturity and competitiveness of African startups seeking international capital and partnerships.
The 13 selected ventures reflect the continent’s widening innovation landscape, with Nigerian startups dominating the cohort.
Among the selected companies is Aktivate, which is building infrastructure for African creators to collaborate with brands, manage campaigns and receive cross-border payments. Also selected is Bunce, a startup helping businesses personalize customer engagement using data-driven tools.
Health financing startup 10mg Health was chosen for its embedded credit platform that allows clinics and pharmacies to purchase medicines using buy-now-pay-later financing powered by AI underwriting.
In mobility and energy, Orbit Electric is assembling IoT-enabled electric motorcycles in Lagos while offering pay-as-you-go financing for delivery riders, while Koolboks is expanding access to solar-powered refrigeration through flexible financing models aimed at reducing food spoilage for small businesses.
Travel startup Mowoki is building infrastructure for cross-border travel and curated African experiences, while Workspace Global Ltd provides subscription-based creative production services for businesses.
The fintech category featured strongly. Redbiller Technologies Inc. is building financial infrastructure for neobanks, fintechs and crypto exchanges, while UltraPay enables users to spend crypto, stocks and fiat currencies globally through a single payment card.
Meanwhile, Zynta is developing regulated stablecoin payment rails for businesses operating across African markets.
The showcase also includes enterprise and AI startups such as Scandium Systems, which develops AI-powered software testing tools, and ProDevs, focused on helping companies hire software engineers more efficiently.
Restaurant technology startup Reisty was also selected for its guest management platform aimed at improving customer experience and profitability for restaurants.
According to Marc Mugenwa, the evolution of the showcase mirrors the rapid growth of Africa’s startup ecosystem over the last decade.
“Ten years ago, Africa’s startup ecosystem was still finding its feet, with only a handful of investor-ready ventures getting global attention. The ecosystem is far more mature now, and the quality of ventures applying for the Investment Showcase continues to rise,” he said.
Over the past decade, Africa Tech Summit London says it has showcased more than 100 African startups to international investors and ecosystem stakeholders, helping founders secure partnerships, visibility and investment opportunities across global markets.