Utilities Startups in Africa

Step into the thriving world of Utilities startups in Africa, where innovators are rewriting the rules and redefining what's possible. Our carefully curated list is your passport to explore the trailblazers who are shaping this dynamic sector. Discover their bold solutions, game-changing products, and out-of-the-box thinking as they forge new paths in Utilities.

Cummulative Funding

$66.4M+

Total # of Companies

5

Total Deal Count

17

Total M&A Count

0

Total # of Investors

17

List of Utilities startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

KarmSolar is Egypt's largest private solar utility company

Debt Financing

$ 25,000,000

2011

2.

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

3.

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

4.

ear1 is a Nigerian social media startup that allows people to talk to influencers.

Pre-seed

$ 520,000

KarmSolar

Founded

2011

Overview

KarmSolar is Egypt's largest private solar utility company

Last round

Debt Financing

Total raised

$ 25,000,000

Employee

51-200

Pylon

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

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

ear1

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

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