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Since 2017, GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator has backed 4 African startups across 4 disclosed funding rounds, most heavily in Agri Tech.
GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator is a GSMA initiative focused on fostering partnerships between start-ups and mobile network operators. Its published materials describe it as an ecosystem program that supports innovative mobile services and strengthens collaboration across the mobile sector. Based on recorded investment activity in Africa, the program backed companies at the grant or other early-support stage, with investments concentrated in Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Kenya. Its supported companies in the region include CoAmana and Crop2Cash in Nigeria, TaskMoby in Ethiopia, and Kytabu in Kenya. The sector mix in these investments includes agri-tech, services and marketplaces, and edtech.
Data updated · Sep 18, 2026
GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator has backed 4 African startups across 4 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners since 2017.
Mostly Other: 4 of its 4 tracked rounds are at that stage.
Its tracked rounds lean toward Agri Tech (2), Services & Marketplaces (1), EdTech (1).
GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator is a GSMA program focused on building partnerships between start-ups and mobile network operators. It is not presented as a traditional venture capital firm in the official materials reviewed.
The companies listed in the provided records are CoAmana, Crop2Cash, TaskMoby, and Kytabu. They span agri-tech, services and marketplaces, and edtech.
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