How many funding rounds did Energy startups in Africa raise in 2017?

2 disclosed rounds are on the StartupList Africa record for this view as of 20 Oct 2026, listed newest first.

How often is funding data updated?

Our funding database is updated daily. We track disclosed rounds from press releases, regulatory filings, investor announcements, and verified startup submissions.

What funding stages are tracked?

We track all stages including Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A through Series E+, as well as alternative capital types like angel investments, grants, debt financing, and convertible notes.

How is the funding amount determined?

Amounts shown are the disclosed USD equivalent at the time of announcement. Where the round was denominated in local currency, we convert using the exchange rate on the announcement date.

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Energy startup funding in Africa, 2017

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2 rounds in this view, newest first.

Updated 19 Oct 20266,747 rounds trackedSource: SLA Funding IndexHow we count →Submit a round →

Year · 2017

Size · Under $1M

2 rounds · 2017 · Energy · Under $1M

Energy startup funding in Africa, 20172 · newest first

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#	Startup	Round	HQ	Investors	Amount	Date
1	SanivationSanitation · NaivashaVenture · Kenya	Venture	Kenya	Not disclosed	$175K01 Dec	01 Dec
2	upOwaClean Energy · YaoundeEquity Crowdfunding · Cameroon	Equity Crowdfunding	Cameroon	Lita.co	$586K25 Sep	25 Sep

SLA Funding Index · as of 20 Oct 2026

Questions about Energy startup funding in Africa, 2017

How many funding rounds did Energy startups in Africa raise in 2017?: 2 disclosed rounds are on the StartupList Africa record for this view as of 20 Oct 2026, listed newest first.
How often is funding data updated?: Our funding database is updated daily. We track disclosed rounds from press releases, regulatory filings, investor announcements, and verified startup submissions.
What funding stages are tracked?: We track all stages including Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A through Series E+, as well as alternative capital types like angel investments, grants, debt financing, and convertible notes.
How is the funding amount determined?: Amounts shown are the disclosed USD equivalent at the time of announcement. Where the round was denominated in local currency, we convert using the exchange rate on the announcement date.

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