Power Startups in Africa
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Power's traction in East Africa is undeniable. While players like Pylon have gained notoriety, local business leaders buzz about Power's disruptive approach. Their focus on affordability, reliability, and ease of use resonates deeply, making them a formidable contender in the region's energy landscape.
Cummulative Funding
$474.6M+
Total # of Companies
6
Total Deal Count
34
Total M&A Count
0
Total # of Investors
47
List of Power startups in Africa
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
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CrossBoundary Energy offers fully financed, customized clean energy solutions for business. | Venture | $ 285,000,000 | 2022 | |
Husk Power Systems provides reliable power to rural communities and businesses, entirely from renewable energy sources | Debt Financing | $ 168,950,000 | 2008 | |
Pylon is a comprehensive utility management platform powering millions of smart meters in some of the world’s largest emerging markets. | Debt Financing | $ 19,125,000 | 2017 | |
Deevabits Green Energy is a for-profit social enterprise that distributes Energy products and services to rural customers. | Funding Round | $ 1,561,000 | 2016 | |
MeshPower Rwanda is an Energy Tech platform that uses innovative technology to provide affordable electricity services to communities in Rwanda. | Grant | Undisclosed | 2012 | |
Solar Dev finances solar infrastructure for SMEs in Burkina Faso through turnkey leasing solutions. | Seed | Undisclosed | 2021 |
Founded
2022
Overview
CrossBoundary Energy offers fully financed, customized clean energy solutions for business.
Last round
Venture
Total raised
$ 285,000,000
Employee
51-200
Founded
2008
Overview
Husk Power Systems provides reliable power to rural communities and businesses, entirely from renewable energy sources
Last round
Debt Financing
Total raised
$ 168,950,000
Employee
1,001-5,000
Founded
2017
Overview
Pylon is a comprehensive utility management platform powering millions of smart meters in some of the world’s largest emerging markets.
Last round
Debt Financing
Total raised
$ 19,125,000
Employee
51-200
Founded
2016
Overview
Deevabits Green Energy is a for-profit social enterprise that distributes Energy products and services to rural customers.
Last round
Funding Round
Total raised
$ 1,561,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2012
Overview
MeshPower Rwanda is an Energy Tech platform that uses innovative technology to provide affordable electricity services to communities in Rwanda.
Last round
Grant
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
11-50
Founded
2021
Overview
Solar Dev finances solar infrastructure for SMEs in Burkina Faso through turnkey leasing solutions.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
2-10