Utilities Startups in Africa
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Utilities sector is buzzin' but execution still a challenge. Pylon's strong in metros, KarmSolar focused on rural. Sahl's got niche expertise in mining. Local leaders see potential but want more clarity on regulation and incentives. Loadsheding remains a major pain, pushing corporates towards renewables.
Cummulative Funding
$72.4M+
Total # of Companies
6
Total Deal Count
18
Total M&A Count
0
Total # of Investors
21
List of Utilities startups in Africa
Add StartupStartuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
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KarmSolar is Egypt's largest private solar utility company | Debt Financing | $ 25,000,000 | 2011 | |
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 | |
Sahl is a mobile bill payment app that uses NFC technology to allow users pay bills for utility services. | Series A | $ 6,000,000 | 2020 | |
Beacon Power Services is a leading provider of energy management software and analytics for utilities and mini grid operators across Africa. | Seed | $ 2,700,000 | 2013 | |
ear1 is a Nigerian social media startup that allows people to talk to influencers. | Pre-seed | $ 520,000 |
Founded
2011
Overview
KarmSolar is Egypt's largest private solar utility company
Last round
Debt Financing
Total raised
$ 25,000,000
Employee
51-200
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
2020
Overview
Sahl is a mobile bill payment app that uses NFC technology to allow users pay bills for utility services.
Last round
Series A
Total raised
$ 6,000,000
Employee
51-200
Founded
2013
Overview
Beacon Power Services is a leading provider of energy management software and analytics for utilities and mini grid operators across Africa.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 2,700,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
Overview
ear1 is a Nigerian social media startup that allows people to talk to influencers.
Last round
Pre-seed
Total raised
$ 520,000
Employee