Sustainability Startups in Africa
StartupList Africa tracks 6 Sustainability startups across Africa, which have raised $69M in disclosed funding. South Africa has the most, with 2, followed by Cameroon (1) and Egypt, Arab Rep. (1).
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Sustainability companies
6 companies in this sector
| Company | Tagline | Total Funding | Last Round | Team Size | Backers | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Egypt | Bekya Pay is a Green-Tech startup that aims to enhance sustainable practices through efficient recycling services | - | - - | 11-50 | No Data | |
![]() Lesotho | OnePower operates solar mini‑grids, powering households and businesses while enabling productive‑use services. | $51M | Debt Financing - | 51-200 | No Data | |
South Africa | We enable businesses across Southern Africa to switch to renewable energy without needing to make a capital investment | $9M | Debt Financing - | - | No Data | |
![]() South Africa | Wescoal is involved in the mining, processing and distribution of coal. | $8M | Venture - | - | No Data | |
Cameroon | BleagLee is on a mission to fight climate change by putting up sustainable projects for converting waste into value | $1M | Non-equity Assistance - | 11-50 | No Data | |
Kenya | Student-led vehicle exhaust filtration project for cleaner urban air. | $13K | Grant - | 1-10 | No Data |
Top Sustainability investors in Africa
- CEI Africabacked 1
- EDFI ElectriFIbacked 1
- EEP Africabacked 1
- Maia Capitalbacked 1
- Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize Programbacked 1
- The Earth Foundationbacked 1
Sustainability startups: quick facts
- How many Sustainability startups are there in Africa?
- StartupList Africa tracks 6 Sustainability startups across Africa.
- How much funding have Sustainability startups in Africa raised?
- Sustainability startups in Africa have raised $69M in disclosed funding.
- Which African countries have the most Sustainability startups?
- South Africa has the most, with 2, followed by Cameroon (1) and Egypt, Arab Rep. (1).
- Who invests in Sustainability startups in Africa?
- CEI Africa has backed 1 Sustainability startup, followed by EDFI ElectriFI (1) and EEP Africa (1).

