Google has officially announced the 15 startups selected for the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. Selected from a pool of nearly 2,600 applicants—an acceptance rate of less than 1%—the 2026 class is heavily focused on AI-native solutions tackling infrastructure, financial inclusion, and supply chain gaps.
The 10th cohort includes startups from Angola, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda.
The Selected Startups
| Country | Startup | Core Focus / Description |
| Nigeria | Bani | Cross-border payments infrastructure to reduce settlement delays. |
| MasteryHive AI | AI platform for transaction reconciliation and fraud detection. | |
| Regxta | Alternative data-based credit scoring for unbanked micro-businesses. | |
| Termii | AI-powered communications infrastructure for financial messaging. | |
| Kenya | Coamana | Digitizing informal food markets for governments and associations. |
| Duck | Real-time data intelligence for shop floor visibility and stock management. | |
| ReportsAI | AI-first platform for compliance-ready institutional reporting. | |
| VunaPay | (Fintech) Agricultural payment solutions. | |
| South Africa | Loop | Digitizing mobility and payments for connected transport. |
| Vambo AI | Multilingual AI for translation and speech across African languages. | |
| Angola | Anda Africa | AI-powered credit scoring for informal moto-taxi drivers. |
| Ivory Coast | Meditect | Inventory and software solutions to improve medicine access in pharmacies. |
| Senegal | Maad | AI-driven market intelligence for consumer brand expansion. |
| Tanzania | Safiri | Digital infrastructure for regional transport and logistics. |
| Uganda | Emaisha Pay | Management and financing tools for agro-traders. |
Investing in this ecosystem benefits everyone involved; as these startups grow, they advance local economies, which ultimately benefits the entire continent. To support their vital work, this three-month hybrid program—running from April 13th to June 19th, 2026—will provide these founders with mentorship from experienced mentors and industry experts.” Folarin Aiyegbusi GoogleHead of Startup Ecosystem, Sub Saharan Africa said in a statement.
