Solar Startups in Africa

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Off-grid solar market is seeing intense competition, with established players like d.light and Bboxx facing challenges from emerging local companies. Pay-as-you-go (PAYG) model remains dominant, but concerns over customer acquisition costs and profitability persist. Local business leaders express cautious optimism, recognizing the potential but also acknowledging the challenges in reaching rural and low-income customers.

Cummulative Funding

$2.5M+

Total # of Companies

2

Total Deal Count

6

Total M&A Count

0

Total # of Investors

18

List of Solar startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

OffGridBox is a Kigali-based startup that provides renewable energy and clean water in remote areas.

Seed

$ 2,505,000

2016

2.

MUNYAX ECO is a Rwandan company reconciling business and clean environment.

Funding Round

Undisclosed

2013

Founded

2016

Overview

OffGridBox is a Kigali-based startup that provides renewable energy and clean water in remote areas.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 2,505,000

Employee

11-50

Founded

2013

Overview

MUNYAX ECO is a Rwandan company reconciling business and clean environment.

Last round

Funding Round

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

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