GITEX Africa 2024 in Marrakech is set to be a hotspot for tech enthusiasts and industry leaders, showcasing some of the continent's most promising startups. These innovators are bringing groundbreaking technologies and solutions to the forefront, from AI advancements to sustainability initiatives. This event is your opportunity to connect with the visionary entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of tech in Africa and beyond.

Agenz

Agenz is a Moroccan property valuation startup founded by Badr Belkeziz, providing real-time, credible real estate market data to help individuals make informed decisions. The platform aims to enhance the speed and accuracy of property transactions. Agenz has raised $1.8M in funding over two rounds, with the latest Seed round in 2023.

Aza Petrosolutions

Aza Petrosolutions, led by Zakaria Azemzi, offers comprehensive services, solutions, and advanced software and hardware for fuel management. The company has successfully raised $300K in a Pre-Seed funding round in 2022. Aza Petrosolutions aims to enhance fuel management efficiency with its innovative technologies.

Chari

Chari is a B2B e-commerce and fintech app serving traditional retailers in French-speaking Africa, enabling them to order consumer goods with free delivery within 24 hours and providing microloans. Founded by Ismael Belkhayat and Sophia Alj, Chari has raised $9 million in funding over 13 rounds, with the latest funding secured in February 2024. Chari's mission is to support entrepreneurs by offering a steady supply of consumer products and essential financial services.

Clickapporter

Clickapporter is a Moroccan startup that enables customers to shop on international e-commerce sites like Amazon and pay in Moroccan dirhams. Founded by Harjeet Grewal, the platform simplifies online shopping by allowing users to pay with their local currency instead of foreign currencies. Clickapporter enhances the accessibility and convenience of international online shopping for Moroccan consumers.

Cloudfret

CloudFret is a transport and logistics startup that uses AI to connect loaders with transporters, optimizing routes and fleet resources by detecting and directing empty cargo trucks. Founded by Driss Jabar, CloudFret has raised $3.5 million in funding over three rounds, with the latest funding secured in November 2023. The company aims to enhance efficiency in cargo transportation across the Mediterranean.

Cypherleak

Cypherleak, founded by Mohamed Amine Belarbi, automates threat intelligence, information collection, and reconnaissance to monitor and score cyber risks. Using an organization's domain name, Cypherleak maps risk exposure across leaked passwords, attack surfaces, vulnerabilities, and dark web data. With $750K raised over two funding rounds, including a Seed round in 2023, Cypherleak also supports global insurers by enhancing their cyber insurance products with accurate risk modeling and monitoring.

Damanesign

Damanesign, led by Zouhair Hamdaoui, specializes in digital trust solutions, leveraging new Moroccan legislation to ensure secure documentation. The company focuses on providing users with the highest level of safety in digital transactions and document management. In 2021, Damanesign raised $400K in Seed funding.

Deepecho

Deepecho, led by Youssef Bouyakhf, pioneers healthtech solutions by harnessing explainable AI on ultrasound imagery to prevent fetal mortality and enhance prenatal care standards. With a successful Pre-Seed funding round securing $250K in 2022, Deepecho is poised to revolutionize global healthcare. Their groundbreaking approach not only saves lives but also streamlines healthcare resource allocation, marking a significant milestone in maternal and fetal health advancement across the globe.

Docline

Docline, founded by Omar Najid, Roberto Medina Ruiz de Alarcon, and Mohammed Najid, is a digital health company specializing in telemedicine platforms. Their platform connects doctors and patients for video consultations, medical chat, electronic prescriptions, and appointment management, enhancing the healthcare sector. With €3M raised in a Seed round in 2023, Docline aims to revolutionize patient care and improve the healthcare experience through digital solutions.

Excelway

Excelway, led by Sophia Benhaddou, is a Moroccan tech startup offering a visual collaboration platform for distributed teams. With features like online meetings, centralized information, and language support, Excelway aims to streamline project management and client consultation while ensuring data security through Amazon Web Services (AWS).

FMCG.MA

FMCG.ma, led by Kamal El Hardouzi, is a Moroccan startup founded in 2022, offering innovative solutions for the consumer packaged goods (CPG) retail sector. With commercial optimization tools and AI-powered trade marketing solutions, FMCG.ma aims to boost sales and improve the brand image of CPG brands in Morocco. Their hybrid model combines human relationships and technology-driven processes, with ambitions to expand into Europe and North America.

Freterium

Freterium is a collaborative SaaS startup founded by Mehdi Cherif Alami and Omar El Kouhene, connecting organizations, people, and technologies in the logistics value chain. Their cloud-based transport management platform simplifies and automates road freight shipments for manufacturers, retailers, and logistics providers. With $4.5M raised in funding over three rounds, Freterium is poised to revolutionize logistics management with its innovative approach.

Gwala

Gwala, founded by Mossaab Abaouz in 2022, is a Morocco-based fintech startup offering an innovative benefits platform aimed at enhancing the financial well-being of African employees. With an undisclosed pre-seed funding round, Gwala focuses on providing on-demand payment solutions to empower employees with instant access to their earned wages, fostering financial literacy and reducing financial stress. The startup plans to utilize the funds to scale its product, recruit talent, and expand its presence in the Moroccan market.

Hsabati

Hsabati, founded by Saad Kemmou, provides modular management services and financing solutions for businesses in emerging markets. Their platform offers production, billing, and finance management software, along with project dashboards and actionable insights, accessible across devices. Clients benefit from invoice and supply chain financing options to enhance working capital management.

Jobop

Jobop, led by Salim El Merrassi, is a Moroccan startup digitizing the recruitment process for temporary work contracts. Using AI, Jobop efficiently matches companies with qualified employees, simplifying screening, selection, hiring, and payroll. With $1M raised across 2 rounds, including a recent Seed round in 2023, Jobop aims to streamline hiring for companies while enhancing employability for workers.

Kiwi Collecte

Kiwi Collecte, founded by Othmane Lamrini and Sarah Jaidi, is a crowdfunding platform dedicated to financing impactful projects in Morocco across various sectors such as entrepreneurship, healthcare, education, culture, and sports. Selected projects are chosen for their potential to inspire generosity and support within society, aiming to make a significant difference in Moroccan communities. Kiwi Collecte targets innovative and socially responsible initiatives that address key development areas, fostering positive change and societal progress.

Konta

KONTA, founded by Issam Dahman and Mehdi Zirari, is a comprehensive SaaS platform specializing in vendor spend management. Their end-to-end solution covers invoice management, auditing, approval, accounting, and payment processes, leveraging artificial intelligence and collaboration tools. With $1.4M raised in funding over two rounds, including a recent Seed round in 2023, KONTA aims to streamline finance and accounting operations for businesses.

Lacaisse.ma

Lacaisse.ma, founded by Anas Laghezali and Said Belkhayat, provides a digital solution for managing physical points of sale, primarily serving the Casablanca catering market with over 250 points of sale. The startup has raised $220K in funding through a Seed round in 2021, indicating investor confidence in its innovative approach to POS management. Lacaisse.ma aims to streamline operations and enhance efficiency for businesses in the catering sector through its digital solution.

Paytic

PayTic Connect, led by Imad Boumahdi, offers a comprehensive SaaS platform for banks, credit unions, and fintech companies to optimize their payment card programs. By centralizing payment data and automating processes, PayTic Connect eliminates blind spots and reduces manual effort, allowing clients to manage their programs with confidence and focus on business growth. With a focus on enhancing efficiency and streamlining operations, PayTic Connect enables financial institutions to unlock their full potential.

POGO

POGO, co-founded by Brahim El Bekkali, Mohammed Hassoune, and Mohammed Soughi, introduces an electric scooter rental platform accessible via a mobile application. Specializing in shared micro-mobility solutions, they aim to transform urban transportation into a sustainable venture, offering electric scooters and cars for rent. With a Pre-Seed funding round of $200K secured in 2022, POGO is poised to redefine commuting with eco-conscious mobility options.

Presta Freedom

Presta Freedom, founded by Majid Benslimane, is a Moroccan startup offering a monthly subscription platform for home services, starting with home cleaning. With nearly 1,000 subscribers and a workforce of 100, it partners with over 100 service providers. In 2023, Presta Freedom raised MAD11M in a Pre-Seed round to enhance its AI-powered marketplace platform and training academy.

Qalqul Engine

QALQUL is an international tech startup offering the world’s first Unified-IOPaaS (Intelligent Orchestrated Platform as a Service) with built-in data security. Founded by Khalil Chilal, QALQUL integrates communication channels, devices, databases, AI, and workflows in cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments. Their mission is to securely connect everything.

Sand to Green

Sand to Green, founded by Benjamin Rombaut and Gautier de Carcouët, addresses desertification, land degradation, and food security challenges. With $1.4M raised over three rounds, including a recent Seed round in 2023, they aim to restore ecosystems and promote biodiversity while reducing pressure on primary forests. Sand to Green provides sustainable solutions for transforming barren landscapes into thriving ecosystems.

Saturdayz

Saturdayz is an innovative startup offering a unified platform for effortless weekend planning and reservations. The platform curates personalized activities, events, and experiences based on user preferences, making weekend planning seamless and enjoyable. Founded by Mehdi Rais, Saturdayz aims to enhance users' weekends by connecting them to memorable and hassle-free experiences.

Sehalink

Sehalink is a healthcare platform offering online analysis reports through collaborations with laboratories and doctors. Founded by Sabrine Zahroubane and Meryem Reneja, their mobile application enables users to digitize and maintain comprehensive medical records. With a Pre-Seed funding round of $200K in 2022, Sehalink aims to revolutionize healthcare accessibility and digitization.

SOWIT

SOWIT is a precision agriculture startup offering decision-support tools to optimize farmers' inputs and maximize yields. Founded by Hamza Bendahou and Hamza Rkha Chaham, SOWIT utilizes agronomic expertise, image processing algorithms, and AI to provide a SaaS platform that integrates data from drones, satellites, and sensors. Their innovative approach empowers farmers to efficiently manage their operations and enhance productivity through data-driven insights.

Velyvelo

VelyVelo, led by Asmaa Chakir Alaoui, is a startup revolutionizing last-mile delivery with its e-bike solutions. Offering a full-service subscription and a comprehensive technology platform, VelyVelo optimizes fleet management for delivery players. With €10M raised across 4 funding rounds, including a recent Seed round in 2024, the company is driving efficiency and sustainability in the delivery industry.

Wafr

WafR is a reward-based loyalty startup founded by Ismail Bargach and Reda Sellak, enabling users to earn phone recharges while shopping at retail shops. Their platform also helps retail brands deliver promotions to grocers, aiming to increase market share through targeted incentives. With $1.2M raised in funding over four rounds, including a recent Seed round in 2022, WafR is poised to revolutionize customer loyalty in the retail sector.

Wanaut

Wanaut, founded by Ayoub Koutar, Simo Tber, and Florent Heitzmann, is a platform for ticketing and reservations in sports, culture, and tourism. It helps target audiences, maximize digital presence, track sales, generate customizable tickets, and ensure secure payments. Wanaut supports events like festivals, marathons, workshops, and tours.

Yolafresh

YoLa Fresh, founded by Larbi Alaoui Belrhiti and Youssef Mamou, is revolutionizing the fresh produce supply chain in Africa. Through their B2B platform, they empower smallholder farmers by connecting them with retailers and restaurants, leveraging technology to disrupt traditional distribution models. With $1.8M raised in a Pre-Seed round in 2023, YoLa Fresh aims to create a more efficient, transparent system that benefits all stakeholders and ensures universal access to fresh, high-quality produce.

These startups exemplify the innovative spirit and entrepreneurial drive that are shaping industries and transforming societies worldwide. With their visionary leadership, disruptive technologies, and commitment to making a positive impact, they are not only addressing current challenges but also paving the way for a more sustainable, connected, and inclusive future. As they continue to grow and evolve, their contributions to economic development, social empowerment, and technological advancement will be instrumental in shaping the world of tomorrow.