Orb Energy
OperatingVertically integrated solar company; its Africa business provides commercial and industrial rooftop solar in East Africa.
- Renewable Energy
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Growth Equity
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- Total raised
- $2M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $2M
- Growth Equity
- Rounds
- 1
- Investors
- 1
- on record
About Orb Energy
Orb Energy is a vertically integrated solar company founded in Bengaluru, India in 2006 that manufactures solar panels and designs, installs, finances and services commercial, industrial and residential solar systems. Its Africa business, headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, has installed close to 15 MW of rooftop solar for more than 60 commercial and industrial clients across East Africa. On 1 Oct 2026 KawiSafi Ventures (Fund II) announced a $2 million investment ring-fenced for the Africa business to scale its C&I solar pipeline in Kenya and the region. Global headquarters are in Bengaluru, India; the catalog location is the supported African operating location (Nairobi) per the owner location rule.
Orb Energy funding1 round
Orb Energy has raised $2M across 1 disclosed round. The latest is a $2M Growth Equity announced 01 Oct 2026, led by KawiSafi Ventures.
Who has invested in Orb Energy
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct 2026 | Orb Energy Growth Equity | KawiSafi Ventures | $2M |
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Frequently asked about Orb Energy
- Where is Orb Energy based?
- Orb Energy is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
- How much funding has Orb Energy raised?
- Orb Energy has raised $2M across 1 disclosed round. Its latest, a $2M Growth Equity, was announced on Oct 01, 2026.
- Who has invested in Orb Energy?
- Backers include KawiSafi Ventures.
- What sector is Orb Energy in?
- Orb Energy operates in Renewable Energy, Solar and Commercial and Industrial Solar (C&I).
