Notable investors in the fund include British International Investment (BII), the The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), UK charity Shell Foundation and impact investor DOEN Participaties B.V. This investment represents a significant boost for the African climate tech ecosystem, providing much-needed capital to support the development and scaling of innovative solutions to the continent’s pressing environmental challenges. With climate change posing a significant threat to African economies and communities, Equator’s investment in these startups has been backed to drive real impact and create sustainable change.
The investment aims to modernize healthcare services, improve access to quality care, and foster digital transformation in the country’s healthcare sector.
Equator, a VC firm focused on supporting innovative solutions to climate change, has raised $40 million in commitments to invest in African startups tackling climate challenges.
Sierra Leone is taking a significant step toward digital and environmental progress by introducing its first 5G network powered by renewable energy.
© 2021 Empower Africa. All rights reserved.