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Off-Grid Startups in Africa

Off-grid gains traction in rural areas, driven by improved technology and financing. Energy+ dominates the sector with its pay-as-you-go model. Local business leaders see huge potential but acknowledge challenges in distribution and affordability.

Avg. Deal Size
$12.1M+0%
Active Startups
6+0%
Total Funding
$60.4M+0%
Avg. Growth
0%+0%

Market Map

6 companies in this sector

CompanyTaglineTotal FundingLast RoundTeam SizeBackersAction
SolarWorX
SolarWorX
South Africa

Solarworx is a Berlin-based Energy startup that develops smart solar solutions for rural off-grid households in Africa.

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Seed
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2-10
No Data
VITALITE
VITALITE
Zambia

VITALITE is Zambia's, first provider of pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) solar home systems.

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Grant
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11-50
No Data
Sturdee Energy
Sturdee Energy
South Africa

Sturdee Energy is a pan-African Independent Power Producer focused on renewable energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa.

$44M
Funding Round
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11-50
No Data
Hydrobox
Hydrobox
Kenya

Hydrobox is a Kenyan Energy startup aiming at powering up Africa through a renewable energy revolution

$10M
Debt Financing
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11-50
No Data
Zero Carbon Charge
Zero Carbon Charge
South Africa

Zero Carbon Charge is a South African startup specialising in clean mobility infrastructure.

$6M
Seed
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11-50
No Data
Energy+
Energy+
Mali

Energy+ is an off-grid solar company on a mission to deliver affordable and reliable energy to off-grid households in Mali

$1M
Venture
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11-50
No Data