Top Tech Startups in Nairobi, Kenya in 2027

Named one of Time's Best Inventions of 2020, Flare is a lifesaving emergency response platform that operates emergency response coordination and rescue services. In over four years of operation, the platform has coordinated the rescues of thousands of people, powered rescue/SOS features of our API-integrated apps and partners, and has continued to scale with our users. Our team of 30 is largely based in Nairobi, Kenya but also distributed throughout the world. We are a very lean and collaborative team, scaling in services and geographically with open Bizdev and tech roles.

We build and deploy dense networks of cloud-connected "KOKOpoints" inside local corner stores, which serve as consumer access points for goods and services delivered in partnership with major suppliers. Our first consumer solution is a liquid ethanol cooking fuel, which delivers significant cost savings and quality of life improvements in the multi-billion dollar market for urban cooking fuel. This fuels solution is delivered through a Kenyan operating partnership with Vivo Energy, the company which owns and operates Shell-branded fuels distribution infrastructure across Africa.

Deserts Digital OÜ is a global digital agency. We help businesses grow online. Our home base is in Tallinn, Estonia. But our team works from all over the world. We have people from more than 15 countries. We have helped more than 60 brands so far, including big names like Nestlé, Colgate-Palmolive, UNICEF, and Chevrolet. We have delivered over 200 projects, and we support our clients any time, day or night. Here is what we do: Digital and AI marketing Social media marketing Creative services Video editing and color grading Digital accessibility and Braille solutions SAP consultation Corporate training We believe great ideas can come from anywhere, not just one city or one country. That is why we hire people from many backgrounds and let them work from wherever they are. We move fast, we care about good work, and we treat every client like a real partner, not just a number. If you want to build cool things, solve real problems, and work with a team that spans the globe, Deserts Digital could be the place for you.

**Awaken Estates — Reimagining Property Discovery, Development & Investment** Awaken Estates is an emerging real estate and property technology venture with a vision to modernize how people discover, evaluate, market, and invest in properties across Africa and beyond. We're building a technology-driven ecosystem that brings together property discovery, immersive 3D visualization, virtual tours, digital marketing, developer partnerships, and innovative property solutions. Our ambition goes beyond property listings. We want to help developers showcase projects before construction is complete, make property opportunities more accessible to international buyers, and create better digital experiences for real estate transactions. **What makes us different?** We combine software engineering, creative technology, real estate innovation, and international business development to create an integrated experience for buyers, developers, investors, and agents. **We're building a global founding growth network.** We are looking for ambitious entrepreneurs, growth marketers, business development professionals, real estate specialists, and strategic partners who want to help establish Awaken Estates in new markets. Selected long-term partners may be considered for performance-based commissions, milestone incentives, and negotiated equity arrangements. Our vision is to build a globally recognized African-born property technology and development company. **Website:** awakenestates.com

ELEWA is an AI-powered platform that connects businesses with top creative talent and studios. Through smart curation and workflow automation, ELEWA simplifies recruitment, collaboration, and production by matching the right skills to the right projects — from film and fintech to NGOs and global brands.