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Environmental Engineering Startups in Africa

Environmental engineering in East Africa is a burgeoning sector driven by growing urbanization and climate concerns. Local leaders see potential but also challenges, including fragmented markets, limited access to funding, and skilled labor shortages. Players like Nithio, Redavia, and Pawame have made a mark, but sustained growth requires collaboration, investment in infrastructure, and capacity building.

Avg. Deal Size
$3.5M+0%
Active Startups
6+0%
Total Funding
$48.5M+0%
Avg. Growth
-100%+0%

Market Map

6 companies in this sector

CompanyTaglineTotal FundingLast RoundTeam SizeBackersAction
Technoincor
Technoincor
Kenya

Revolutionizing waste management with IoT, AI, and ML. Smart solutions for greener cities and a sustainable future.

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10-50
No Data
(B)Energy
(B)Energy
Cameroon

(B)Energy is a Cologne, African-based startup that provides households with access to cooking biogas in an ecological manner.

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Funding Round
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2-10
No Data
GnuGrid Africa
GnuGrid Africa
Uganda

GnuGrid Africa is a Ugadan clean energy startup that fosters financial and energy inclusion to communities through data.

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2-10
No Data
Nithio
Nithio
Nigeria

Nithio is a venture-backed energy finance platform that provides services to stakeholders in the distributed solar sector in Africa.

$33M
Debt Financing
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2-10
No Data
Redavia
Redavia
Ghana

Redavia is an Africa-focused Solar Energy startup which provides pay-as-you-go solar power to businesses.

$10M
Debt Financing
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11-50
No Data
Pawame
Pawame
Kenya

Pawame's purpose is to provide energy access as a gateway to financial empowerment and limitless opportunity in Sub-Saharan Africa.

$6M
Grant
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10-250
No Data