Scout startups in Dakar

Learn where early startup activity happens in Dakar and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.

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Where Dakar ranks

Rankings that list Dakar
Ranking	Edition	Position	Since last edition	Trust	What it measures
Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)	2025	#337	No prior edition	B	Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate

Positions as published in each edition. The ranking name opens its method and trust notes, the edition opens the full list, and publisher sources are listed below. Trust grades cover method, transparency and whether places are paid for.

21 organizations with a profile

Who's based in Dakar

Incubators 10

Incubator

CTIC Dakar - Incubateur de Startups TIC

Empowering ICT entrepreneurs in Senegal.

Incubator

Savoir Entreprendre

Supporting early-stage entrepreneurs in Matawinie.

Incubator

Entreprendre au Sénégal

Empowering entrepreneurs in Senegal.

The 3 most prominent of 10. Browse all incubators

Accelerators 5

Accelerator

Amarante Digital Business Accelerator

Accelerating digital business performance.

Accelerator

Kinaya Ventures

Empowering African entrepreneurs through innovation and acceleration.

Accelerator

DIASPOCUB

Empowering diaspora entrepreneurship through training and incubation.

The 3 most prominent of 5. Browse all accelerators

Investors 4

Investor

Teranga Capital

Innovative financing for Senegalese and Gambian SMEs.

Investor

Khuwaylid Capital

Shari'ah-compliant impact investment for SMEs in Senegal.

Investor

Jambaar Capital

Empowering early-stage founders in Francophone Africa.

The 3 most prominent of 4. Browse all investors

Venture studios 2

Venture studio

Haskè Ventures

Building sustainable startups in Francophone West Africa.

Venture studio

54 Startups Inc.

Building innovative ventures for real-life problems.

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Raising in Dakar

Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.

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Finding startups in Dakar

Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.

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Scouting in Dakar

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Questions about Dakar

How does Dakar rank as a startup ecosystem?

Its best position is #337 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).

How many startup investors are based in Dakar?

Superscout has profiles for 4 investors based in Dakar, including Teranga Capital, Khuwaylid Capital and Jambaar Capital.

Are there accelerators or incubators in Dakar?

Yes. Superscout lists 5 accelerators, 10 incubators and 2 venture studios based there, including Amarante Digital Business Accelerator, CTIC Dakar - Incubateur de Startups TIC and Haskè Ventures.

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