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Cleantech startups in Africa
41 startups on the record match this view, sorted by momentum.
Cleantech startups in Africa41 · by momentum
Clear filters| # | Startup | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Odyssey Energy SolutionsLagos, NigeriaDebt Financing | $113M |
| 2 | Bluecore EnergyLong Beach, United StatesSeed | $60M |
| 3 |  ZenoNairobi, KenyaSeries A | $35M |
| 4 | BisedgeEbene, MauritiusDebt Financing | $31M |
| 5 |  The New Forests CompanyEbene, MauritiusEst. 2004Venture | $15M |
| 6 |  KofaAccra, GhanaSeed | $13M |
| 7 |  Easy SolarFreetown, Sierra LeoneDebt Financing | $12M |
| 8 |  mopoKinshasa, Dr CongoVenture | $8M |
| 9 |  Zero Carbon ChargeCape Town, South AfricaSeed | $6M |
| 10 |  KaltaniLagos, NigeriaSeed | $4M |
| 11 |  Kumulus WaterTunis, TunisiaSeed | $4M |
| 12 |  GridlessNairobi, KenyaSeed | $2M |
| 13 |  Henos EnergyAccra, GhanaDebt Financing | $1M |
| 14 | IZI ElectricKigali, RwandaGrant | $1M |
| 15 |  Brayfoil TechnologiesJohannesburg, South AfricaFunding Round | $1M |
| 16 |  SOSO CAREPort Harcourt, NigeriaGrant | $205K |
| 17 |  KOKO NetworksNairobi, KenyaDebt Financing | Not disclosed |
| 18 |  OKOA EnergyNairobi, KenyaSeed | Not disclosed |
| 19 | PeeCyclingCape Town, South Africa | No rounds |
| 20 |  WiSolarBronkhorstspruit, South Africa | No rounds |
SLA Startup Index · as of 18 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding
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Frequently asked about African startups
- How many startups are there in Africa?
- 4,017 technology companies are on the StartupList Africa record as of 18 Oct 2026, with $45.1B in disclosed funding between them. 16 have a latest known disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
- Which African countries have the most startups?
- Nigeria (934), Egypt (847), South Africa (600) and Kenya (516). Together they are home to 2,897 of the 4,017 companies on the record.
- What are the largest startup sectors in Africa?
- FinTech (703), Financial Services (646), SaaS (405), E-Commerce (317) and EdTech (288), by number of companies on the record.
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