Energy Startups in Africa
StartupList Africa tracks 123 Energy startups across Africa, which have raised $4.7B in disclosed funding. Nigeria has the most, with 28, followed by Kenya (23) and South Africa (12).
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106 companies in this sector
| Company | Tagline | Total Funding | Last Round | Team Size | Backers | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kenya | KOKO replaces demand for charcoal through supplying bioethanol cooking fuel distributed through a dense network of high-tech KOKO Fuel ATMs. | Debt Financing | 1,001-5,000 | |||
 Egypt | Amjaad Technology is an Egyptian innovative company in the field of internet of things (iot) solutions and smart metering systems. | Seed | 11-50 | |||
 Liberia | Overdrive Orbitals is an aerospace manufacturing and launch service startup Based in Liberia, west Africa. | 10-50 | ||||
 Kenya | Giraffe Bioenergy is a Kenya-based clean energy startup transforming cassava into ethanol cooking fuel. | Funding Round | 11-50 | |||
Energy and electrical service and product provider company | 10-50 | |||||
 Kenya | Ariya Finergy is providing seamless integration of power systems to commercial and industrial (C&I) clients across East Africa. | Debt Financing | 11-50 | |||
 Rwanda | BioMassters is a Rwandan private limited company developing a low-carbon pellet cooking value chain. | Venture | 11-50 | |||
 Rwanda | MUNYAX ECO is a Rwandan company reconciling business and clean environment. | Funding Round | ||||
 South Africa | WiSolar is an on-demand prepaid solar utility. | 50-100 | ||||
 South Africa | maxwell+spark is a greentech company and battery manufacturer with a focus on transforming outdated energy technology. | Series B | 51-200 | |||
 South Africa | Solarworx is a Berlin-based Energy startup that develops smart solar solutions for rural off-grid households in Africa. | Seed | 2-10 | |||
 Tanzania | LPG distribution company with proprietary PAYGO GSM-enabled smart meter for LPG cylinders | 51-200 | ||||
 Burkina Faso | Solar Dev finances solar infrastructure for SMEs in Burkina Faso through turnkey leasing solutions. | Seed | 2-10 | |||
Plexus Energy is Kenya's leading power continuity solutions provider organized to deliver green energy products and solutions. | Funding Round | 11-50 | ||||
Egypt | Pro Technology is an Egyptian startup which provides clean energy solutions for homes and businesses | 2-10 | ||||
 Zambia | WidEnergy is a Zambian Energy startup which works with female sales agents to distribute renewable energy solutions across Zambia | Funding Round | 11-50 | |||
 Lesotho | African Clean Energy is a family-based company that produces the ACE 1 Ultra-Clean Biomass Cookstove. A small-yet-powerful smokeless stove. | 51-200 | ||||
Morocco | GI3 SAS is a Moroccan industrial holding company focused on building a competitive green tech manufacturing ecosystem across Africa. | Funding Round | 51-200 | |||
 South Africa | Eldo delivers affordable, sustainable energy solutions for businesses, property owners, and households. | Seed | 11-50 | |||
 Zimbabwe | Focused on delivering energy to last-mile customers through innovative payment mechanisms. Our solutions promote productive use of energy in rural areas | 2-10 |
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Energy startups: quick facts
- How many Energy startups are there in Africa?
- StartupList Africa tracks 123 Energy startups across Africa.
- How much funding have Energy startups in Africa raised?
- Energy startups in Africa have raised $4.7B in disclosed funding.
- Which African countries have the most Energy startups?
- Nigeria has the most, with 28, followed by Kenya (23) and South Africa (12).
- Who invests in Energy startups in Africa?
- All On has backed 11 Energy startups, followed by FMO (9) and Acumen (8).
