How much funding have Solar Energy startups in Nairobi raised?

Solar Energy startups in Nairobi have raised $2.2B across 104 disclosed rounds.

Who invests in Solar Energy startups in Nairobi?

FMO has backed 4 of them, followed by Energy Access Ventures (3) and Norfund (3). 123 investors have backed Solar Energy startups in Nairobi in total.

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Solar Energy startups in Nairobi

StartupList Africa tracks 17 Solar Energy startups in Nairobi, Kenya, which have raised $2.2B across 104 disclosed rounds. 123 investors have backed them.

Companies: 17; in Nairobi
Total raised: $2.2B; 104 rounds
Investors: 123; backed them

Updated 27 Oct 202617 companiesSource: SLA Startup IndexHow sectors are assigned →Full directory →

Solar Energy startups in Nairobi17

#	Startup	What they do	Last round	Raised	Team
1	Ariya FinergyKenya	Ariya Finergy is providing seamless integration of power systems to commercial and industrial (C&I) clients across East Africa.	Debt Financing	Not disclosed	11–50
2	Plexus Energy LimitedKenya	Plexus Energy is Kenya's leading power continuity solutions provider organized to deliver green energy products and solutions.	Funding Round	Not disclosed	11–50
3	Sun KingKenya	Sun King designs, distributes and finances Sun King solar home energy solutions to households and businesses who lack reliable access to the grid.	Venture	$994M	1001–5000
4	d.lightKenya	d.light is an international Energy startup that serves people without access to reliable electricity.	Receivables Financing	$815M	201–500
5	CrossboundaryKenya	CrossBoundary is a mission driven investment firm that unlocks the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets.	Private Equity	$100M	51–200
6	SunFunderKenya	SunFunder is unlocking debt capital for solar energy access & climate change	Grant	$81M	11–50
7	SunCultureKenya	SunCulture is a Kenyan startup that empowers smallholder farmers with solar irrigation	Securitisation	$69M	201–500
8	Solarise AfricaKenya	Solarise Africa owns and leases captive rooftop and ground mounted solar projects for commercial and industrial clients in Africa.	Grant	$57M	1–10
9	PowerhiveKenya	Powerhive is a Kenyan startup that provides resilient energy infrastructure for off-grid communities.	Series B	$44M	51–200
10	HydroboxKenya	Hydrobox is a Kenyan Energy startup aiming at powering up Africa through a renewable energy revolution	Debt Financing	$10M	11–50
11	PowerGen Renewable EnergyKenya	PowerGen is building the Energy System of the Future in Africa	Debt Financing	$10M	101–250
12	Associated Battery Manufacturers East AfricaKenya	Associated Battery Manufacturers East Africa is the only largest battery and solar-power manufacturer in Kenya	Funding Round	$7M	501–1000
13	Miale SolarKenya	Miale Solar delivers B2B solar solutions via PPAs and installations, helping industries reduce costs sustainably.	Debt Financing	$6M	51–200
14	PawameKenya	Pawame's purpose is to provide energy access as a gateway to financial empowerment and limitless opportunity in Sub-Saharan Africa.	Equity Funding	$6M	10–250
15	Orb EnergyKenya	Vertically integrated solar company; its Africa business provides commercial and industrial rooftop solar in East Africa.	Growth Equity	$2M
16	Deevabits Green EnergyKenya	Deevabits Green Energy is a for-profit social enterprise that distributes Energy products and services to rural customers.	Funding Round	$2M	11–50
17	Solar FreezeKenya	Solar Freeze offers solar powered mobile cold storage for smallholder farmers	Non-equity Assistance	$20K	11–50

SLA Startup Index · as of 27 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding

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Frequently asked about Solar Energy in Nairobi

How many Solar Energy startups are there in Nairobi?: StartupList Africa tracks 17 Solar Energy startups in Nairobi, Kenya.
How much funding have Solar Energy startups in Nairobi raised?: Solar Energy startups in Nairobi have raised $2.2B across 104 disclosed rounds.
Who invests in Solar Energy startups in Nairobi?: FMO has backed 4 of them, followed by Energy Access Ventures (3) and Norfund (3). 123 investors have backed Solar Energy startups in Nairobi in total.

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