Waspito Raises Series a After $5.7M, Expands in Africa

In Short

• Waspito says it is raising a Series A round.
• The company says it secured nearly $5.7 million from international investors over the past two years.
• It is expanding across francophone African markets.
• Bloomberg named Waspito among 25 African startups to watch in 2026.

What Happened

Cameroon-based telemedicine startup Waspito is preparing a Series A fundraising round, according to CEO Jean Lobe Lobe.

Telemedicine means seeing a doctor remotely using a phone or app, instead of visiting a clinic in person. Waspito uses digital tools to help patients access care and connect with health professionals.

In an interview published on September 2, 2026, Lobe Lobe said the company has secured nearly $5.7 million from international investors over the last two years. He said the Series A comes as the company looks to scale its operations.

The interview also pointed to Waspito’s growing profile outside Cameroon. Bloomberg has selected the company as one of its 25 African startups to watch in 2026.

Waspito is also expanding across francophone African markets. That matters because healthcare systems, regulations, and payment habits can differ by country, even when the language is shared.

Why It Matters

Series A rounds are usually the first “growth” funding stage. They typically fund hiring, product improvements, and expansion into new markets.

For Cameroon’s startup scene, the Bloomberg recognition can help attract more global investors and partners. It also signals that health tech companies can scale from Central Africa into wider regional markets.

For the health sector, Waspito’s push reflects a broader trend, patients want faster access, and providers want tools that reduce friction. If Waspito can keep clinical quality high while scaling, it could become a key platform in francophone Africa’s digital health ecosystem.

In the wider African Health Tech market, the next question is whether Waspito’s Series A will close quickly, and what terms it gets in a tighter funding environment.