Solar Energy Startups in Africa
StartupList Africa tracks 31 Solar Energy startups across Africa, which have raised $390.3M in disclosed funding. Kenya has the most, with 7, followed by Nigeria (5) and South Africa (5).
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Solar Energy companies
31 companies in this sector
| Company | Tagline | Total Funding | Last Round | Team Size | Backers | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Plexus Energy is Kenya's leading power continuity solutions provider organized to deliver green energy products and solutions. | Funding Round | 11-50 | ||||
 Zambia | VITALITE is Zambia's, first provider of pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) solar home systems. | Grant | 11-50 | |||
 Kenya | Ariya Finergy is providing seamless integration of power systems to commercial and industrial (C&I) clients across East Africa. | Debt Financing | 11-50 | |||
 Burkina Faso | Solar Dev finances solar infrastructure for SMEs in Burkina Faso through turnkey leasing solutions. | Seed | 2-10 | |||
Egypt | Pro Technology is an Egyptian startup which provides clean energy solutions for homes and businesses | 2-10 | ||||
 South Africa | WiSolar is an on-demand prepaid solar utility. | 50-100 | ||||
Energy and electrical service and product provider company | 10-50 | |||||
 Rwanda | MeshPower Rwanda is an Energy Tech platform that uses innovative technology to provide affordable electricity services to communities in Rwanda. | Grant | 11-50 | |||
 Kenya | CrossBoundary is a mission driven investment firm that unlocks the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets. | $100M | Private Equity | 51-200 | ||
South Africa | Wetility enables you smartly generate solar power on your rooftop, then seamlessly store, release and monitor clean energy to your home or business. | $76M | Debt Financing | 51-200 | ||
Malawi | Yellow is the leading distributor of pay-as-you-go solar home systems in Malawi. | $57M | Series C | 11–50 | ||
 Egypt | KarmSolar is Egypt's largest private solar utility company | $30M | Debt Financing | 51-200 | ||
 Mali | SolarX provides turnkey solar solutions, financing, and leasing for West African businesses. | $23M | Debt Financing | 11-50 | ||
 Nigeria | Okra Solar is a Pan-African Energ startup that enables solar generating communities to share and utilize more energy. | $19M | Series A | 11-50 | ||
 Nigeria | Koolboks develops non-electric refrigeration systems and provides affordable cold storage options to companies all throughout Africa. | $17M | Debt Financing | 2-10 | ||
South Africa | Grid Africa is a leader in solar energy solutions, dedicated to advancing the adoption of renewable energy across Africa. | $17M | Funding Round | 11-50 | ||
 Uganda | Sawa Energy provides solar and energy storage solutions with no upfront investment. | $13M | Debt Financing | 2-10 | ||
 South Africa | Hohm helps homeowners and businesses to go solar with accredited solar installers, product suppliers and embedded solar finance. | $11M | Seed | 51-200 | ||
 Nigeria | Prado Power delivers scalable solar energy to underserved Nigerian communities. | $8M | Funding Round | 2-10 | ||
 Kenya | Miale Solar delivers B2B solar solutions via PPAs and installations, helping industries reduce costs sustainably. | $6M | Debt Financing | 51-200 |
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Solar Energy startups by country
Top Solar Energy investors in Africa
- All Onbacked 3
- Acumenbacked 2
- E3 Capitalbacked 2
- FMObacked 2
- Kua Venturesbacked 2
- United States African Development Foundation (USADF)backed 2
Solar Energy startups: quick facts
- How many Solar Energy startups are there in Africa?
- StartupList Africa tracks 31 Solar Energy startups across Africa.
- How much funding have Solar Energy startups in Africa raised?
- Solar Energy startups in Africa have raised $390.3M in disclosed funding.
- Which African countries have the most Solar Energy startups?
- Kenya has the most, with 7, followed by Nigeria (5) and South Africa (5).
- Who invests in Solar Energy startups in Africa?
- All On has backed 3 Solar Energy startups, followed by Acumen (2) and E3 Capital (2).
