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Nairobi startup ecosystem
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Startup Genome identifies fintech, agritech, healthtech, and cleantech as strengths in Nairobi. It reports $2.1 billion in Seed through Series B+ venture capital for Nairobi technology startups in 2021–2025 and $624 million in ecosystem exit value for the same period. Startup Genome also reports median Nairobi technology startup rounds of $150,000 at seed and $8.8 million at Series A in H2 2023–2025.
Startup Genome reports that off-grid solar provider Sun King opened its first large-scale manufacturing facility in Nairobi. It also reports that Nairobi-based Farm to Feed raised $1.5 million in November 2025.
As observed on October 2, 2026, iHub listed a Nairobi-only virtual membership for KES 4,500 per month, excluding VAT, with a six-month minimum, and a coworking day pass for KES 2,000 per day, excluding VAT. These are historical listings and do not establish current availability or pricing.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Nairobi ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Financial Centres Index | GFCI 40 | #105 | No prior edition | B | Finance, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #107 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | 81 to 90 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
107 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Nairobi
Investors 64
Investor
InvestorEmpowering African startups with capital and connections.
InvestorEmpowering Africa's next generation of investment leaders.
The 3 most prominent of 64. Browse all investors
Venture studios 20
Venture studioBuilding impact-driven tech startups in Africa.
Venture studioBuilding inclusive climate innovations in Africa.
Venture studioEmpowering young Africans through innovation and leadership.
The 3 most prominent of 20. Browse all venture studios
Accelerators 14
AcceleratorEmpowering African entrepreneurs for sustainable growth.
AcceleratorAccelerating Africa's best startups.
AcceleratorAccelerating young entrepreneurs in Kenya.
The 3 most prominent of 14. Browse all accelerators
Incubators 9
IncubatorEmpowering music industry practitioners.
IncubatorKenya's leading business incubation hub.
IncubatorEnhancing Kenya's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
The 3 most prominent of 9. Browse all incubators
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What the sources say about Nairobi
iHub lists a coworking day pass at KES 2,000 per day excluding VAT.
Source: Coworking - iHUBiHub lists a Nairobi-only virtual membership at KES 4,500 per month excluding VAT, with a six-month minimum.
Source: Coworking - iHUBStartup Genome reports Farm to Feed raised $1.5 million in November 2025 to expand a Nairobi-based surplus-produce platform.
Source: Nairobi EcosystemStartup Genome reports that off-grid solar provider Sun King launched its first large-scale manufacturing facility in Nairobi.
Source: Nairobi EcosystemStartup Genome reports an $8.8 million median Series A round for Nairobi tech startups in H2 2023–2025.
Source: Nairobi EcosystemStartup Genome reports a $150,000 median seed round for Nairobi tech startups in H2 2023–2025.
Source: Nairobi Ecosystem
Questions about Nairobi
How does Nairobi rank as a startup ecosystem?
Nairobi is #107 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 3 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Nairobi?
64 investors based in Nairobi have a profile here, including Centum Investment Company Plc., Nairobi Business Angel Network and A&A Collective. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Nairobi?
Yes. Nairobi has 14 accelerators, 9 incubators and 20 venture studios on record, including GrowthAfrica, perFORM Music Incubator and Adanian Labs.
Geographic proximity
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