Building Africa's Digital Infrastructure
We're on a mission to create world-class cloud infrastructure across Africa, empowering businesses and developers to build the future of the continent's digital economy.
Our Story
Founded in 2016 in Nairobi, Kenya, Lineserve emerged from a simple observation: African businesses and developers faced significant challenges with cloud infrastructure. Relying on data centers located thousands of miles away resulted in high latency, while data sovereignty concerns and connectivity issues created barriers to digital transformation.
Our founder, Stephen Ndegwa, experienced these challenges firsthand while building technology solutions across the continent. He envisioned a different approach: world-class infrastructure built specifically for Africa, by Africans, with data centers strategically positioned across the continent's major economic hubs.
Starting with our first data center in Nairobi, we've expanded to eight locations across Africa, serving thousands of businesses from startups to enterprises. Our team has grown to over 250 professionals dedicated to providing reliable, high-performance infrastructure that powers the continent's digital revolution.
Today, Lineserve is Africa's leading cloud infrastructure provider, but our journey is just beginning. We continue to invest in cutting-edge technology, expand our network, and develop innovative solutions that address the unique needs of African businesses and developers.
Our Mission & Values
"To build and maintain world-class digital infrastructure that empowers African businesses and developers to innovate, scale, and transform the continent's digital economy."
At Lineserve, we believe that access to reliable, high-performance infrastructure is essential for Africa's technological advancement. Our values guide everything we do as we work towards this mission.
Innovation
We constantly push the boundaries of what's possible in African cloud infrastructure, developing solutions that empower businesses across the continent.
Reliability
We build and maintain infrastructure that our customers can depend on 24/7/365, with industry-leading uptime guarantees and redundant systems.
Local Focus
We understand Africa's unique challenges and opportunities, creating solutions specifically designed for the continent's infrastructure landscape.
Sustainability
We're committed to environmentally responsible operations, implementing energy-efficient technologies and renewable power sources.
Transparency
We believe in clear communication, fair pricing, and honest relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.
Empowerment
We provide the tools, knowledge, and support that enable African businesses and developers to build the next generation of digital services.
Our Leadership Team
Meet the experienced team driving Lineserve's vision and growth across Africa
Stephen Ndegwa
Founder & CEO
Stephen founded Lineserve with a vision to transform Africa's digital infrastructure. With over 15 years of experience in telecommunications and cloud computing, he leads the company's strategic direction.
Amina Kimani
Chief Technology Officer
Amina oversees Lineserve's technical operations and infrastructure development. With a background in software engineering and network architecture, she drives our technological innovation.
David Osei
Chief Operations Officer
David leads Lineserve's day-to-day operations across our Pan-African data centers. His expertise in operational efficiency ensures we deliver consistent, high-quality service to our customers.
Fatima Ndiaye
Chief Financial Officer
Fatima manages Lineserve's financial strategy and growth. With extensive experience in financial management for tech companies, she oversees our sustainable expansion across Africa.
Michael Adeyemi
VP of Sales
Michael leads Lineserve's sales strategies across the continent. His deep understanding of enterprise needs helps businesses find the right infrastructure solutions.
Sarah Mensah
VP of Customer Success
Sarah ensures our customers get the most from Lineserve's services. Her team provides expert support, training, and strategic guidance to businesses of all sizes.
Our Journey
Key milestones in Lineserve's growth from a single data center to Pan-African cloud leader
Company Founded
Lineserve was founded in Nairobi with the vision of building Africa-focused cloud infrastructure.
First Data Center
Launched our first data center in Nairobi, Kenya, with state-of-the-art facilities and redundant systems.
Expansion to West Africa
Opened our Lagos, Nigeria data center to serve the growing West African market with low-latency services.
Cloud Platform Launch
Introduced Lineserve Cloud, our comprehensive cloud computing platform designed specifically for African businesses.
Series A Funding
Secured $15 million in Series A funding to accelerate growth and expand our continental presence.
Southern Africa Expansion
Launched our Johannesburg data center, expanding our network to Southern Africa with Tier IV facilities.
North Africa Entry
Opened our Cairo data center to provide comprehensive coverage across the continent's major business hubs.
Series B Funding
Raised $45 million in Series B funding to further enhance our infrastructure and develop new services.
AI Infrastructure Launch
Introduced specialized AI compute services optimized for machine learning workloads across all our data centers.
500th Enterprise Customer
Reached the milestone of 500 enterprise customers and 10,000 businesses using our infrastructure across Africa.
Awards & Recognition
Industry recognition of our commitment to excellence and innovation
Africa Cloud Provider of the Year
African Technology Awards
2024
Most Innovative Infrastructure Company
East African Business Excellence Awards
2023
Top 10 African Tech Companies to Watch
Forbes Africa
2023
Excellence in Sustainability
Global Data Center Alliance
2022
Best Cloud Infrastructure Provider
West Africa Technology Summit
2021
Top Employer in Technology
Pan-African Employment Institute
2022
Our Technology Partners
Working with industry leaders to deliver world-class infrastructure solutions
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