How much funding have Clean Energy startups in South Africa raised?

Clean Energy startups in South Africa have raised $198M across 8 disclosed rounds.

Who invests in Clean Energy startups in South Africa?

Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has backed 1 of them, followed by GIIG Africa Fund (1) and Investec (1). 5 investors have backed Clean Energy startups in South Africa in total.

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Clean Energy startups in South Africa

StartupList Africa tracks 7 Clean Energy startups in South Africa, which have raised $198M across 8 disclosed rounds. Johannesburg has the most, with 2, followed by Alfred Nzo District Municipality (1) and Bronkhorstspruit (1). 5 investors have backed them.

Companies: 7; in South Africa
Total raised: $198M; 8 rounds
Investors: 5; backed them

Updated 28 Oct 20267 companiesSource: SLA Startup IndexHow sectors are assigned →Full directory →

Clean Energy startups in South Africa7

#	Startup	What they do	Last round	Raised	Team
1	WiSolarSouth Africa	WiSolar is an on-demand prepaid solar utility.	-	Not disclosed	50–100
2	EnergiTrackSouth Africa	Energy operating system for monitoring and controlling commercial and industrial energy sites	-	Not disclosed
3	Hypreom ResearchSouth Africa	Hypreom Research: Transforming industries with cutting-edge AI solutions and pioneering renewable energy innovations.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
4	ScarabTECHSouth Africa	Transforming unrecyclable waste plastic into energy for a cleaner South Africa.	Seed	Not disclosed	11–50
5	SolarAfrica EnergySouth Africa	SolarAfrica Energy is a South African Energy startup that provides simple sustainable solutions.	Debt Financing	$192M	51–200
6	Zero Carbon ChargeSouth Africa	Zero Carbon Charge is a South African startup specialising in clean mobility infrastructure.	Seed	$6M	11–50
7	Brayfoil TechnologiesSouth Africa	Brayfoil Technologies is a clean-tech startup that has created a compliant structure and morphed aerofoil research and design.	Funding Round	$1M	2–10

SLA Startup Index · as of 28 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding

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Frequently asked about Clean Energy in South Africa

How many Clean Energy startups are there in South Africa?: StartupList Africa tracks 7 Clean Energy startups in South Africa.
How much funding have Clean Energy startups in South Africa raised?: Clean Energy startups in South Africa have raised $198M across 8 disclosed rounds.
Who invests in Clean Energy startups in South Africa?: Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has backed 1 of them, followed by GIIG Africa Fund (1) and Investec (1). 5 investors have backed Clean Energy startups in South Africa in total.
Where in South Africa are Clean Energy startups based?: Johannesburg (2), Alfred Nzo District Municipality (1) and Bronkhorstspruit (1) have the most.

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