Sanivation
OperatingSanivation is a Kenyan startup that provides solution for sanitation problems.
- Sanitation
- Naivasha, Kenya
- Grant
- Founded 2014
- sanivation.com ↗
- Total raised
- $4.6M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $3.3M
- Funding Round
- Rounds
- 7
- since 2014
- Investors
- 5
- on record
- Employees
- 51-200
About Sanivation
Sanivation is a social enterprise dedicated to improving the overall health, dignity, and environment of urbanizing communities in East Africa through delivering clean, safe, and efficient sanitation services.
Sanivation funding7 rounds
All 7 rounds →Sanivation has raised $4.6M across 7 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $500K Grant announced 14 Jan 2026.
- $40KSeedSeed, $40K, $40K raised to date
- $175KVentureVenture, $175K, $215K raised to date
- $540KGrantGrant, $540K, $755K raised to date
- $3.3MFunding RoundFunding Round, $3.3M, $4.1M raised to date
- $500KGrantGrant, $500K, $4.6M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round · 2 undisclosed rounds not drawn
Who has invested in Sanivation
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | Sanivation Grant | Private Infrastructure Development Group | $500K |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Sanivation Funding Round | Private Infrastructure Development Group | $3.3M |
| 22 Dec 2025 | Sanivation Grant | Global Fund for Coral Reefs | $540K |
| 19 Mar 2021 | Sanivation Funding Round | Water Unite Impact Investment Vehicle | Not disclosed |
| 01 Dec 2017 | Sanivation Venture | Not disclosed | $175K |
| 02 Jul 2015 | Sanivation Venture | Spring Accelerator | Not disclosed |
| 01 Aug 2011 | Sanivation Seed | Start-Up Chile | $40K |
Sanivation founders & team
- Andrew FooteCo-Founder and CEO
- Emily WoodsCOO
Sanivation competitorssame sector · similar funding
- Deevabits Green EnergyNairobi, Kenya
- InyenyeriGisenyi, Rwanda
Frequently asked about Sanivation
- Where is Sanivation based and when was it founded?
- Sanivation is headquartered in Naivasha, Kenya and was founded in 2014.
- Who founded Sanivation?
- Sanivation was founded by Andrew Foote (Co-Founder and CEO).
- Who is the CEO of Sanivation?
- Andrew Foote is Sanivation's Co-Founder and CEO.
- How much funding has Sanivation raised?
- Sanivation has raised $4.6M across 7 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $500K Grant, was announced on Jan 14, 2026.
- Who has invested in Sanivation?
- Backers include Private Infrastructure Development Group, Global Fund for Coral Reefs, Water Unite Impact Investment Vehicle, Spring Accelerator and 1 other.
- What sector is Sanivation in?
- Sanivation operates in Sanitation, Community and Energy.
