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Solar startups in Africa
87 startups on the record match this view, sorted by momentum.
Solar startups in Africa87 · by momentum
Clear filters| # | Startup | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sun KingNairobi, KenyaVenture | $994M |
| 2 |  d.lightNairobi, KenyaReceivables Financing | $815M |
| 3 |  LumosVictoria Island, NigeriaDebt Financing | $212M |
| 4 |  SolarAfrica EnergyGauteng, South AfricaDebt Financing | $192M |
| 5 | Husk Power SystemsAbuja, NigeriaDebt Financing | $169M |
| 6 |  BboxxGoma, Dr CongoConvertible Note | $161M |
| 7 |  CrossboundaryNairobi, KenyaPrivate Equity | $100M |
| 8 |  SunFunderNairobi, KenyaGrant | $81M |
| 9 | WetilityJohannesburg, South AfricaDebt Financing | $76M |
| 10 |  SunCultureLavington, KenyaSecuritisation | $69M |
| 11 |  MawinguNanyuki, KenyaVenture | $69M |
| 12 | Yellow AfricaLilongwe, MalawiSeries C | $57M |
| 13 |  Solarise AfricaNairobi, KenyaGrant | $57M |
| 14 |  PEG AfricaAccra, GhanaDebt Financing | $57M |
| 15 |  OnePowerMaseru, LesothoDebt Financing | $51M |
| 16 |  Azuri TechnologiesAbuja, NigeriaCorporate | $51M |
| 17 |  NuruGoma, Dr CongoSeries B | $47M |
| 18 | Sturdee EnergyJohannesburg, South AfricaFunding Round | $44M |
| 19 |  PowerhiveNairobi, KenyaSeries B | $44M |
| 20 |  Starsight EnergyIkoyi, NigeriaDebt Financing | $35M |
SLA Startup Index · as of 19 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding
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Frequently asked about African startups
- How many startups are there in Africa?
- 4,037 technology companies are on the StartupList Africa record as of 19 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 (935), Egypt (848), South Africa (601) and Kenya (520). Together they are home to 2,904 of the 4,037 companies on the record.
- What are the largest startup sectors in Africa?
- FinTech (710), Financial Services (647), SaaS (406), E-Commerce (317) and EdTech (288), by number of companies on the record.
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