Renewables and Enviroment Startups in Africa

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Despite growing foreign interest in renewables, local skepticism persists due to high upfront costs and inconsistent government support. Small players struggle to scale while established energy companies show limited interest. Significant potential, but real progress awaits improved infrastructure and supportive policies.

Cummulative Funding

$34.8M+

Total # of Companies

4

Total Deal Count

16

Total M&A Count

0

Total # of Investors

23

List of Renewables and Enviroment startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

Sanergy is aNairobi based waste management startup that aims to provide affordable and accessible waste management solutions.

Venture

$ 30,100,000

2010

2.

Sawa Energy is a provider of solar electricity services.

Seed

$ 2,871,263

2020

3.

Wattnow help compagnies gain actionable insights on their overall energy usage.

Series A

$ 1,797,550

2018

4.

Aptech Africa Ltd. is the leading Solar Energy Specialist in Africa.

Grant

$ 110,000

2011

Sanergy

Founded

2010

Overview

Sanergy is aNairobi based waste management startup that aims to provide affordable and accessible waste management solutions.

Last round

Venture

Total raised

$ 30,100,000

Employee

201-500

Founded

2020

Overview

Sawa Energy is a provider of solar electricity services.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 2,871,263

Employee

1-10

Wattnow

Founded

2018

Overview

Wattnow help compagnies gain actionable insights on their overall energy usage.

Last round

Series A

Total raised

$ 1,797,550

Employee

2-10

Founded

2011

Overview

Aptech Africa Ltd. is the leading Solar Energy Specialist in Africa.

Last round

Grant

Total raised

$ 110,000

Employee

51-200

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