How much funding have Solar Energy startups in Kenya raised?

Solar Energy startups in Kenya have raised $2.3B across 113 disclosed rounds.

Who invests in Solar Energy startups in Kenya?

FMO has backed 5 of them, followed by Energy Access Ventures (4) and OPIC - Overseas Private Investment Corporation (4). 127 investors have backed Solar Energy startups in Kenya in total.

Where in Kenya are Solar Energy startups based?

Nairobi (16), Lavington (1) and Mombasa (1) have the most.

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Solar Energy startups in Kenya

StartupList Africa tracks 19 Solar Energy startups in Kenya, which have raised $2.3B across 113 disclosed rounds. Nairobi has the most, with 16, followed by Lavington (1) and Mombasa (1). 127 investors have backed them.

Companies: 19; in Kenya
Total raised: $2.3B; 113 rounds
Investors: 127; backed them

Updated 24 Oct 202619 companiesSource: SLA Startup IndexHow sectors are assigned →Full directory →

Solar Energy startups in Kenya19

#	Startup	What they do	Last round	Raised	Team
1	Ariya FinergyKenya	Ariya Finergy is providing seamless integration of power systems to commercial and industrial (C&I) clients across East Africa.	Debt Financing	Not disclosed	11–50
2	Plexus Energy LimitedKenya	Plexus Energy is Kenya's leading power continuity solutions provider organized to deliver green energy products and solutions.	Funding Round	Not disclosed	11–50
3	Sun KingKenya	Sun King designs, distributes and finances Sun King solar home energy solutions to households and businesses who lack reliable access to the grid.	Venture	$994M	1001–5000
4	d.lightKenya	d.light is an international Energy startup that serves people without access to reliable electricity.	Receivables Financing	$815M	201–500
5	CrossboundaryKenya	CrossBoundary is a mission driven investment firm that unlocks the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets.	Private Equity	$100M	51–200
6	SunFunderKenya	SunFunder is unlocking debt capital for solar energy access & climate change	Grant	$81M	11–50
7	SunCultureKenya	SunCulture is a Kenyan startup that empowers smallholder farmers with solar irrigation	Securitisation	$69M	201–500
8	MawinguKenya	Mawingu uses high-performance low-cost wireless technology and solar power to build fast internet networks in rural areas.	Venture	$69M	51–200
9	Solarise AfricaKenya	Solarise Africa owns and leases captive rooftop and ground mounted solar projects for commercial and industrial clients in Africa.	Grant	$57M	1–10
10	PowerhiveKenya	Powerhive is a Kenyan startup that provides resilient energy infrastructure for off-grid communities.	Series B	$44M	51–200
11	HydroboxKenya	Hydrobox is a Kenyan Energy startup aiming at powering up Africa through a renewable energy revolution	Debt Financing	$10M	11–50
12	PowerGen Renewable EnergyKenya	PowerGen is building the Energy System of the Future in Africa	Debt Financing	$10M	101–250
13	Associated Battery Manufacturers East AfricaKenya	Associated Battery Manufacturers East Africa is the only largest battery and solar-power manufacturer in Kenya	Funding Round	$7M	501–1000
14	Miale SolarKenya	Miale Solar delivers B2B solar solutions via PPAs and installations, helping industries reduce costs sustainably.	Debt Financing	$6M	51–200
15	PawameKenya	Pawame's purpose is to provide energy access as a gateway to financial empowerment and limitless opportunity in Sub-Saharan Africa.	Equity CrowdFunding	$6M	10–250
16	Orb EnergyKenya	Vertically integrated solar company; its Africa business provides commercial and industrial rooftop solar in East Africa.	Growth Equity	$2M
17	Deevabits Green EnergyKenya	Deevabits Green Energy is a for-profit social enterprise that distributes Energy products and services to rural customers.	Funding Round	$2M	11–50
18	Solar FreezeKenya	Solar Freeze offers solar powered mobile cold storage for smallholder farmers	Non-equity Assistance	$20K	11–50
19	Kuza FreezerKenya	Kuza Coolers is a Kenyan manufacturing company in Mombasa that produces and distributes solar-powered freezers.	Non-equity Assistance	$15K	11–50

SLA Startup Index · as of 24 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding

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Frequently asked about Solar Energy in Kenya

How many Solar Energy startups are there in Kenya?: StartupList Africa tracks 19 Solar Energy startups in Kenya.
How much funding have Solar Energy startups in Kenya raised?: Solar Energy startups in Kenya have raised $2.3B across 113 disclosed rounds.
Who invests in Solar Energy startups in Kenya?: FMO has backed 5 of them, followed by Energy Access Ventures (4) and OPIC - Overseas Private Investment Corporation (4). 127 investors have backed Solar Energy startups in Kenya in total.
Where in Kenya are Solar Energy startups based?: Nairobi (16), Lavington (1) and Mombasa (1) have the most.

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