South Sudan's Tech Startups Attract Growing Investor Interest

Young technology companies in Juba are drawing attention from regional investors as digital services expand.

A new wave of technology startups in Juba is attracting growing interest from regional investors, buoyed by rising demand for digital payments, logistics and business software. Founders say access to early-stage capital remains the biggest hurdle, but recent pitches at local innovation events have opened conversations with funds in Nairobi and Kampala. Industry players argue that targeted support for mentorship, legal registration and market access will be key to turning early traction into sustainable companies that create jobs for young South Sudanese.