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Kenyan Climate-Tech Startup Amini Secures $4 Million in Seed Funding
Amini, a Kenyan climate-tech startup dedicated to bridging the environmental data gap in Africa, has secured $4 million in a seed funding round led by Salesforce Ventures and the Female Founders Fund.
Amini’s innovative platform utilizes satellite data, sensor data, research, and ground truthing to provide comprehensive insights on various environmental parameters, including biodiversity, soil health, crop health, farming progress, water usage, and fertilizer use.
“We are building a platform that will make environmental data on Africa easily accessible, empowering informed decision-making and fostering transparency in supply chains,” remarked Kate Kallot, Amini founder and CEO.
Amini’s initial clientele includes enterprises in the agricultural and insurance industries, including Aon.
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