Water Startups in Africa
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Water distribution in East Africa remains a fragmented industry, with numerous small-scale players and limited infrastructure. While Jibu and OffGridBox have gained attention, their impact is concentrated in urban areas. Local business leaders recognize the immense potential in expanding access to water, but challenges such as affordability, sustainability, and regulatory hurdles need to be addressed for large-scale impact.
Cummulative Funding
$13.6M+
Total # of Companies
4
Total Deal Count
10
Total M&A Count
0
Total # of Investors
27
List of Water startups in Africa
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
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Jibu is a Kigali-based startup that equips entrepreneurs to establish affordable access to basic necessities. | Series B | $ 8,100,000 | 2012 | |
SPOUTS is a social venture that locally manufactures and distributes effective water filters in Sub-Saharan Africa | Venture | $ 3,000,000 | 2011 | |
OffGridBox is a Kigali-based startup that provides renewable energy and clean water in remote areas. | Seed | $ 2,505,000 | 2016 | |
SOBEK is an optimization firm aiming to revolutionize the desalination industry | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2019 |
Founded
2012
Overview
Jibu is a Kigali-based startup that equips entrepreneurs to establish affordable access to basic necessities.
Last round
Series B
Total raised
$ 8,100,000
Employee
201-500
Founded
2011
Overview
SPOUTS is a social venture that locally manufactures and distributes effective water filters in Sub-Saharan Africa
Last round
Venture
Total raised
$ 3,000,000
Employee
501-1,000
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
2019
Overview
SOBEK is an optimization firm aiming to revolutionize the desalination industry
Last round
Undisclosed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
2-10